Department V, “Globalisations in a Divided World,” at the Leibniz-Centre for Contemporary History Potsdam (ZZF) welcomes applications for a

Student Assistant (m/f/d) in International Contemporary History

to begin on July 1, 2025, or later.

The position is for 9.5 hours per week. Remuneration is in accordance with the guidelines of the State of Brandenburg for student assistants.

Your tasks: 

  • Supporting the department's research projects
  • Independent literature research and compilation of bibliographies
  • Assistance in the organization and implementation of academic events
  • Support with editorial work for ongoing publication projects

Your profile: 

The position is open to master’s and bachelor’s students. We welcome applicants with an interest in international contemporary history, experience with academic research, and familiarity with literature databases. 

The ZZF is a research institute for German and European contemporary history and a member of the Leibniz Association. We offer an exciting work environment, a motivated and collegial working atmosphere, and flexible hours with the option of mobile work.

Applications from women are expressly welcome. Severely disabled applicants will be given preference if they are otherwise equally qualified, capable, and professionally competent.

Please send your detailed application documents (cover letter, CV, references, study certificate) under the reference number SHK 02-2025 by May 28, 2025, by email as a single PDF document to: bewerbung [at] zzf-potsdam [dot] de (bewerbung[at]zzf-potsdam[dot]de).

For further information about the position, please contact Isabella Löhr: isabella [dot] loehr [at] zzf-potsdam [dot] de (isabella[dot]loehr[at]zzf-potsdam[dot]de).

During the application process, we will store and process the data you send us. You can object to the processing of your data by the ZZF at any time at: bewerbung [at] zzf-potsdam [dot] de (bewerbung[at]zzf-potsdam[dot]de). Our privacy policy at https://zzf-potsdam.de/de/datenschutzhinweise provides comprehensive information about the collection, processing, and use of your personal data. There you will also find a link to a PGP public key if you wish to submit your application in encrypted form.

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