Job Advertisement: Research Assistant in the molo.news Project

In the BMBF-funded project “molo.news”, we are testing the nationwide launch of a local news and information platform. In this project (headed by Prof. Dr. Andreas Hepp), the University of Bremen, Center for Media, Communication and Information Research (ZeMKI) has a vacancy for a

Research assistant (f/m/d)

Salary group 13 TV-L

75 % of regular working hours

for the duration of the project limited until 28.02.2026 (according to §2 Abs. 2 WisszeitVG).

Tasks:
The research assistant will mainly be responsible for tasks related to scientific data collection and analysis in the project. Responsibilities include in particular the

• Conception, implementation and evaluation of quantitative data collection
• Coordination of deadlines and communication with project partners
• Preparation of results in the form of scientific and practical presentations, publications and project reports in German and English
• Public relations and transfer (e.g. event organization, social media)

Recruitment requirements:

• Completed academic university degree (Master’s degree / university diploma) in communication and media studies or another social science
• Knowledge of the North German media and cultural landscape
• Experience in conducting qualitative interviews and group discussions
• Interest in working in a creative team that wants to realize an important social cohesion project
• Commitment, initiative and a meticulous approach to work

The application deadline is 16.02.2024.

Further information about the position and the ZeMKI can be found here.