{"id":8161,"date":"2026-05-07T11:02:34","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T09:02:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leibniz-hbi.de\/?post_type=hbi-news&#038;p=8161"},"modified":"2026-05-07T22:09:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T20:09:10","slug":"research-assistant-m-f-d-in-journalism-research","status":"publish","type":"hbi-news","link":"https:\/\/leibniz-hbi.de\/en\/hbi-news\/job-offer\/research-assistant-m-f-d-in-journalism-research\/","title":{"rendered":"Research Assistant (m\/f\/d) in Journalism Research"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Leibniz Institute for Media Research | Hans-Bredow-Institut (HBI) in Hamburg is seeking to fill the following position from July 1st to September 30th, 2026:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Research Assistant (m\/f\/d) in Journalism Research with a focus on the Transformation of Journalism and the Public Sphere<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Compensation is based on rates set by Universit\u00e4t Hamburg and is currently 16.05 EUR per hour for research assistants enrolled in a master&#8217;s program during the summer 2026 semester. The monthly work schedule is 40 hours, though individual arrangements are possible. If a certificate of enrollment is provided, an extension for additional semesters is possible and encouraged.<\/p>\n<h2>We are looking for you!<\/h2>\n<p>This position is part of the &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/leibniz-hbi.de\/en\/hbi-projects\/automation-of-news-and-journalistic-autonomy\/\">Journalism and Communicative AI \u2014 The Automation of News and Journalistic Autonomy<\/a>&#8221; (ComAI-ANjA) team. The DFG-funded ComAI project investigates how social communication changes when communicative AI becomes part of it. For the ComAI-ANjA project, we collect qualitative data through expert interviews with pioneering journalists, group discussions with journalists, and ethnographic studies in newsrooms and at conferences.<\/p>\n<h3>You will support this work by<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Assisting with the processing, coding, and analysis of research data<\/li>\n<li>Conducting general research, literature reviews, and analyses<\/li>\n<li>Preparing reports, presentations, and publications<\/li>\n<li>Participating in internal meetings<\/li>\n<li>Supporting other projects within the research group<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Your qualifications<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Currently pursuing a Master&#8217;s degree in Communication Studies or another Social Science program<\/li>\n<li>Interest in issues related to Communication Studies<\/li>\n<li>Interest in the field of journalism and, ideally, in developments related to AI<\/li>\n<li>Proven experience with qualitative research methods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What we offer<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A varied and interesting role with opportunities to make a difference<\/li>\n<li>Work in an international environment as part of a supportive team<\/li>\n<li>An interdisciplinary work environment that encourages independent and self-directed work<\/li>\n<li>Flexible working hours with the option for hybrid work, in consultation with the team<\/li>\n<li>Employment with an attractive, family-friendly employer certified by the &#8220;audit berufundfamilie&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Parent-child office<\/li>\n<li>Pay according to Universit\u00e4t Hamburg rates<\/li>\n<li>20 days of vacation per year with a five-day workweek<\/li>\n<li>A modern office workspace at our new Hamburg-Rotherbaum location with excellent public transportation connections<\/li>\n<li>Bicycle parking spaces in our underground garage, including a charging cabinet for e-bike batteries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Contact<\/h2>\n<p>Please direct any questions regarding the application process to our Human Resources department via email (<a href=\"mailto:personal@leibniz-hbi.de\">personal@leibniz-hbi.de<\/a>). For technical inquiries, please contact Jonah Wermter (<a href=\"mailto:j.wermter@leibniz-hbi.de\">j.wermter@leibniz-hbi.de<\/a>) or Antonia Eichenauer (<a href=\"mailto:a.eichenauer@leibniz-hbi.de\">a.eichenauer@leibniz-hbi.de<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Your Application<\/p>\n<p>Have we piqued your interest? If so, please send your <strong>application materials by May 18th, 2026<\/strong>, in separate PDF files, quoting the reference number \u201c<strong>PB1-26-10-HK<\/strong>,\u201d to: <a href=\"mailto:bewerbung@leibniz-hbi.de\">bewerbung@leibniz-hbi.de<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>We look forward to hearing from you!<\/h3>\n<p>We value your qualifications and strengths. Therefore, we welcome applications from people of all cultural and social backgrounds, regardless of gender, sexual identity, nationality, age, religion, ideology or disability. In cases of equal qualifications, we give special consideration to people with severe disabilities, in accordance with SGB IX (please include the relevant documentation). We support work-life balance. We are committed to achieving professional equality between women and men in accordance with the Federal Equality Act. We strive to eliminate gender underrepresentation 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 that, in accordance with data protection regulations, we will process and store your application documents for the purpose of filling this position. 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