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Wissenschafts- und Technologiepolitik

Student research assistant position in DFG-funded project

7-10 hours/week; Deadline: 15. September 2022; Start: October 2022

The Chair of Science and Technology Policy at the Department of Science, Technology and Society (STS) is
searching for a student research assistant to support the DFG-funded project led by Dr. Susanne Koch. The
position is to be filled from October.

About the project

The project “In-Forest: a multi-method empirical study of inequality and its epistemic effects in forest research”
seeks to enhance the understanding of how dimensions of inequality in academia intersect and impact on
knowledge production, using forest science as empirical case. It is funded by the German Research Foundation
(DFG) and involves international collaboration with partners at the Centre for Research on Evaluation, Science and
Technology (CREST, Stellenbosch University, South Africa), the Centre for Science and Technology Studies
(CWTS, Leiden University, The Netherlands) and the Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (TAFORI).

Tasks

Supporting the project team with:

creating and managing the project homepage
assistance in data collection through desk research
systematic sourcing and screening/review of academic literature and policy documents
assistance in transcription of interviews (English and German)
assistance in data management, preparation and coding
assistance in organising travels and meetings
proof-reading and formatting of texts (English and German)

Qualifications and requirements:

ability to work independently in a structured manner and to deliver assigned tasks in a timely manner
reliable, accurate and proactive style of working
interest in research activities and the themes of the project
experience in web design/the creation of homepages
good command of Microsoft Office
very good English language skills (spoken and written), German skills are an asset
basic knowledge of social science (qualitative) research
former transcription experience advantageous but not a necessity
enrolment in a Bachelor or Master study program at the TUM or another German university

We offer:

insights and participation in an international research project in the field of science studies at one of the
leading STS Departments in Germany
flexible working hours
payment according to the remuneration rates of the Technical University of Munich

Working hours:

The working hours will be 7-10 hours per week.

Start and duration of employment:

start: October 2022
the duration of employment will be discussed as part of the job interview.

Interested?

Please send your application to Camilla Tetley (camilla.tetley@tum.de), as one pdf document or by post using the
address at the bottom of this document. Your application must consist of:

your CV
a motivational letter (max. 1 page)
higher education degree certificate (if available)
contacts of two references you have worked with
a pertinent work sample (e.g. a seminar paper, a webpage you have created etc.)

The deadline for applications is September 15 2022. Interviews will be conducted shortly after the application
deadline. If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Dr. Susanne Koch
(susanne.koch@tum.de) or Camilla Tetley (camilla.tetley@tum.de).