The Peace Research Institute Frankfurt (PRIF), based in Frankfurt am Main, deals with current conflicts and their resolution. With over 90 employees from the fields of science, administration and communication, PRIF is one of the largest peace research institutes in Germany. To strengthen our team, we are looking for the following position to be filled as soon as possible:
A student assistant (m/f/d) for 10 hours per week, for a period of three months, in accordance with § 6 WissZeitVG in conjunction with § 82 HHG, with an hourly wage of €14.88 without a degree, €16.13 with a bachelor's degree.
The range of tasks includes:
- Independently research various technological pathways to reducing emissions from aviation.
- Critically evaluate policy reports, public statements, and scientific articles about aviation.
- We will be counting on the candidate to provide engineering and technical expertise to a team of social scientists.
- Assist team members in seeking to understand how the German military uses aviation, and how decarbonization technologies from the civilian sphere can/cannot be applied.
- Contribute to the drafting and editing of a scientific article. Coauthorship of the scientific article is possible.
Your profile:
- You are enrolled at a German university and are currently pursuing a master's degree in Engineering or another scientific discipline, preferably in the field of focus on aviation.
- Scientific interest in the field of: Aviation, logistics, transportation systems, military operations, and/or related topics.
- Willingness to work in an international team
- You work independently and on your own initiative
- Good spoken and written English language skills, German is a plus, but not a firm requirement.
What you can expect:
- Family-friendly working hours with the option of mobile working within the framework of a service agreement;
- Remuneration of €14.88 without a degree, €16.13 with a bachelor's degree;
- Colleagues who work together in a motivated and internationally networked team.
PRIF has been awarded the Total E-Quality label, which recognizes efforts to create and sustainably anchor equal opportunities. We want to reduce unequal representation in salary grades and promote work-life balance. Severely disabled applicants with equal qualifications will be given preferential consideration.
Please send your complete application documents (cover letter, CV without photo, educational and employment certificates, thesis if applicable) with a subject line consisting of your name (e.g. Maria_Mustermann) in a single PDF document by 07.02.2026 to Sidney.Michelini(at)prif.org. Unfortunately, we are unable to cover application costs. Please note that applications will be considered on a rolling basis.