Job description for Student Assistant under the CLIMAFRI-project at the Center for Development Research (ZEF)
Institute: Center for Development Research (ZEF)
Project: CLIMAFRI (https://bit.ly/3tnMZDw)
Job type: Part-time, 10 hours a week
Duration: 7 months (with possible extension, depending on availability of funds)
Starting date: as soon as possible
Report to: Principal investigator (PI) of the project
Responsibilities:
- Conduct data preparation and entry
- Assist in data analysis and interpretation of results
- Assist in written press news, reports and papers
- Conduct literature review and background knowledge
- Support in creating training materials and organizing workshops
- Support in administrative duties including assisting our students
- Support assigned duties, as necessary
How to apply:
Send via email the following to Dr. Sophie Thiam (sthiam@uni-bonn.de) and Sarah Verleysdonk (verleysdonk@uni-bonn.de).
- A letter of motivation (1-page)
- Your CV
We are very much looking forward to hear from you latest by 28th February 2021.
Requirements/qualifications:
- Student assistant hire for this position must be actively enrolled at the University of Bonn, Germany
- Should be enrolled in a Bachelor program in the department of / or have a Bachelor degree in Agriculture, Geography, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences etc.
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English are required
- Strong computer skill is required
- Skills in statistics and software (e.g. SPSS, STATA) is a must
- Skills in analyzing qualitative and quantitative data is a must
- Understanding of University of Bonn standards and procedures is a plus
- Experience in disaster/flood risks management is a plus
- Timely feedback and time management is crucial