Student Assistant Research Data Centre
Student Assistant Research Data Centre
DEADLINE: 2026-10-31
The Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH) – Member of the Leibniz Association seeks to hire a
Student Assistant (f/m/x) for 40 h per month
to support the Research Data Center (FDZ), effective November 1, 2026, or as soon as possible. Initially limited to six months. We are seeking an extension.
The IWH’s Research Data Center (FDZ) provides researchers with access to economic and financial data sets and supports their secure and traceable use. As a cross-functional unit, it collaborates with all of the IWH’s departments and serves as the point of contact for external researchers.
Our goal is to ensure that access to research data remains reliable, efficient, and user-friendly even as user numbers grow and new technical requirements arise. You can help us achieve this by documenting existing workflows, collaborating with us to develop automation solutions, and overseeing their implementation.
Areas of responsibility
- Document existing workflows and describe them clearly
- Identify opportunities for automation and implement them with us
- Test new workflows and document them for everyday use
- Support the FDZ in processing data requests and other tasks
Qualification and requirements
- A degree in economics, social sciences, computer science, or a related field
- A structured, reliable, and independent work style
- The ability to analyze complex processes and present them clearly
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and an interest in digitalization
Documents to be submitted
Please submit the following documents:
- Letter of motivation (max. 1 page)
- Curriculum vitae (short version)
- Copy of school leaving certificate (Abitur/A-level)
- Transcript of records
- Copy of Bachelor's certificate (if available)
- Copy of certificate of enrolment
- Copy of work and/or internship certificates (if available)
Application procedure
Please apply online for the position: 2026/S04 SA-RDC-eng via our
application site
by 2026-10-31.
Incoming applications will be evaluated on the basis of professional qualifications. Talents will be considered for employment regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity. Dr. Wiebke Szymczak (Tel +49 345 7753 862) will be happy to answer any questions or provide further information.
Dr. Wiebke Szymczak
Head of Research Data Centre
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
+49 345 7753-862
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