Career

Whether as a post-doc or doctoral candidate, in admin­istration or in knowledge transfer and public relations - we offer a variety of career oppor­tunities.

PRIF stands for teamwork: We have a collegial and colla­borative working atmos­phere, the hierarchies are flat, and helpful­ness and mutual appre­ciation characterize us. Equal opportunities for women and men are an important concern for us, as is the recon­ciliation of work and family life – together, we under­stand them as important factors for the success of our work.

Current vacancies

The inter­disciplinary environment at PRIF brings together researchers from the social sciences and humanities to the natural and technical sciences. For researchers at all stages of their careers, we provide a wide range of oppor­tunities for continuing education and networking.

Our doctoral candidates receive excellent academic training: Along with the super­vision of dissertation projects, they are fully involved in re­search, public relations and policy advice. We foster their national and inter­national networking as well as their methodological and key compe­tences. They gain qualifications for careers at uni­versities and independent re­search institutes, for working in policy-making, business, science manage­ment and in civil society or inter­national organizations.

Further information


Application deadline: 01/01/2025

40 hours/month, from February 15, 2025 at the earliest, remuneration according to usual hourly rates for Student Assistants


Application deadline: 01/15/2025

40 hours/month, from February 15, 2025 at the earliest, remuneration according to usual hourly rates for Student Assistants


Application deadline: 12/20/2024

40 hours/month, starting immediately for an initial period of three months (extension possible), remuneration based on usual rates for student assistants with a first degree

Equal Opportunities at PRIF

PRIF’s equal opportunity goals aim to promote gender equality between women and men – and thereby eliminate the under­represen­tation of women from all profes­sional areas – as well as to support our staff members in achieving a work-life balance between their families and careers.

Read more about equal opportunities at PRIF