{"id":7630,"date":"2026-03-02T14:21:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T13:21:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leibniz-hbi.de\/?post_type=hbi-news&#038;p=7630"},"modified":"2026-03-03T14:44:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T13:44:23","slug":"research-assistant-in-the-field-of-computational-social-science","status":"publish","type":"hbi-news","link":"https:\/\/leibniz-hbi.de\/en\/hbi-news\/job-offer\/research-assistant-in-the-field-of-computational-social-science\/","title":{"rendered":"Research Assistant in the Field of Computational Social Science"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Leibniz Institute for Media Research | Hans-Bredow-Institut (HBI) in Hamburg is seeking to fill one position <strong>as of April 1, 2026<\/strong>: <strong>Research assistant (all genders) <\/strong><strong>in the field of Computational Social Science \u2013 focus on social media, social scientific support.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Limited until September 30, 2026, monthly working hours 60-80 hours, place of work Hamburg.<\/p>\n<p>The remuneration is based on the rates of the University of Hamburg and amounts to 13.98 EUR\/hour for undergraduate research assistants (in the Bachelor&#8217;s program) and 16.05 EUR\/hour for graduate research assistants (in the Master&#8217;s program) in the summer semester 2026, which potentially increases in accordance with the regulations of the UHH. An extension for further semesters is possible and desirable upon presentation of a current certificate of enrollment.<\/p>\n<h2>What we are looking for<\/h2>\n<p>The Leibniz Institute for Media Research, as one of eleven locations of the \u201cResearch Institute Social Cohesion (RISC)\u201d, focuses on the role of the media in stabilizing or endangering social cohesion. It conducts a series of research projects and communicates the results to the interested public in various formats.\u00a0 You support this work through:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>searching for literature and recording relevant studies<\/li>\n<li>preparation of reports, presentations and publications<\/li>\n<li>collaboration in the conception, implementation and follow-up of data collection in social media and data analysis<\/li>\n<li>support with research administration activities<\/li>\n<li>participation in internal meetings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Your profile<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>ongoing studies in communication science or another social science degree program (Bachelor&#8217;s or Master&#8217;s degree)<\/li>\n<li>interest in questions of computational social sciences, especially computational communication science<\/li>\n<li>initial knowledge of quantitative research methods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Our offer<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>a varied and interesting role with opportunities to shape your work<\/li>\n<li>working in an international environment as part of a collegial team<\/li>\n<li>an interdisciplinary work environment that promotes independent and autonomous work<\/li>\n<li>flexible working hours with the the possibility of hybrid working in coordination with the team<\/li>\n<li>employment with an attractive and family-friendly employer, certified by the \u201caudit berufundfamilie\u201d<\/li>\n<li>parent-child office<\/li>\n<li>payment according to the rates of the University of Hamburg<\/li>\n<li>20 days vacation per year based on a 5-day week<\/li>\n<li>a modern office workplace at our new institute location in Hamburg-Rotherbaum with excellent public transport connections<\/li>\n<li>bicycle parking spaces in our underground garage with charging cabinets for e-bike batteries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Contact<\/h2>\n<p>Please send process-related questions by e-mail to our HR department (<a href=\"mailto:personal@leibniz-hbi.de\">personal@leibniz-hbi.de<\/a>). <a href=\"https:\/\/leibniz-hbi.de\/en\/employee\/gregor-wiedemann\/\">Gregor Wiedemann<\/a> (<a href=\"mailto:g.wiedemann@leibniz-hbi.de\">g.wiedemann@leibniz-hbi.de<\/a>) will be happy to answer any subject-related questions you may have.<\/p>\n<h2>Your application<\/h2>\n<p>Have we sparked your interest? Then please send your application <strong>by March 15, 2026<\/strong>, quoting reference number \u201c<strong>PB1-26-05-HK<\/strong>\u201d to: <a href=\"mailto:bewerbung@leibniz-hbi.de\">bewerbung@leibniz-hbi.de<\/a>. Please attach your application documents as individual PDF files.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We are looking forward to your application!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your qualifications and strengths are what count for us. That is why we welcome applications from people regardless of their cultural and social background, gender or sexual identity, nationality, age, religion, ideology, or any disability. Severely disabled persons will be given special consideration in accordance with SGB IX if they are equally qualified (please enclose relevant proof). We support the compatibility of work and family life. The professional equality of women and men in accordance with the Federal Equality Act is important to us. We strive to reduce the underrepresentation of one gender in all areas and positions.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3020\" src=\"https:\/\/leibniz-hbi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/audit_bf_rz_24_DE_RGB-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Logo certificate audit work and family\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leibniz-hbi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/audit_bf_rz_24_DE_RGB-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/leibniz-hbi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/audit_bf_rz_24_DE_RGB-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/leibniz-hbi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/audit_bf_rz_24_DE_RGB.jpg 473w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Please note the data protection notice that your application documents will be processed and stored by us for the purpose of filling the position. 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