Student Assistant, Team Questionnaire Design & Evaluation / Team Assessing Survey Data Quality (SHK_SDM_2026_020)

GESIS – Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences is an internationally active social science institution of the Leibniz Association, funded by the federal and state governments. 

Student Assistant

The department Survey Design and Methodology (SDM) possesses nationally and internationally recognized expertise in survey methodology through its own research and many years of experience in consulting and conducting renowned survey projects.

• Support the Questionnaire Design & Evaluation team with research and service activities, e.g., in the creation of publications and presentations 
• Support with the publication of GESIS Survey Guides, especially with formatting in Word 
• Importing literature into the Zotero reference management program and linking it with Survey Guides
• Support with the organization, preparation, and follow-up of workshops, events, and meetings of the funded project Competence Centre Data Quality in the Social Sciences (KODAQS) as well as with general administrative project tasks (e.g., travel planning, travel expense accounting, and project organization)
• Support for "KODAQS" with communication, marketing, and social media activities, as well as with the maintenance of websites, newsletters, and other informational materials 

• Currently pursuing a degree in social sciences (Sociology, Political Science, Psychology, or similar
• Very good knowledge of MS Office, especially Word, or the willingness to acquire it
• Very good German and English skills, both written and spoken
• High degree of reliability and thoroughness 
• Knowledge of social science methods and analysis programs is an advantage

• Insight into scientific work at a research institute
• Flexible working hours and arrangements for mobile working
• Holistic company health management and discounted participation in the university's sports program 
• Development of your skills through further training measures

For further information on the responsibilities, please contact Dr. Cornelia Neuert or Dr. Jessica Daikeler for KODAQS by email. Ms. Michaela Kurtov is available for questions regarding the application process via email.

Then please apply by September 13, 2026, inclusive, via our online application portal.
The reference number is: SHK_SDM_2026_020