About
Student Assistant / Working Student – Project Management & Operations (m/f/d)
Location: Berlin, Germany (Hybrid working available)
Position: Part-time (up to 20 hours/week)
Start Date: As soon as possible
About EU-OPENSCREEN
EU-OPENSCREEN ERIC is a non-profit European Research Infrastructure Consortium for chemical biology and early drug discovery. We integrate high-throughput screening, medicinal chemistry, and data resources across more than 30 partner institutes in Europe to help academic and industrial researchers develop tool compounds and hit candidates.
Our Central Office in Berlin coordinates infrastructure operations, European Union-funded collaborative projects, communication activities, scientific outreach, and network engagement.
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and motivated Student Assistant / Working Student (m/f/d) to support our project management, operations, and communications teams. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience in the administration of international scientific projects, organisational workflows, and stakeholder outreach for an established European research infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Project Support: Assist the project management team with planning, monitoring, and administrative coordination of EU-funded projects (e.g. Horizon Europe) and internal initiatives.
Outreach & Communications: Help create engaging content for our website, social media channels, news items, and newsletters to promote our network's scientific success stories and opportunities.
Event & Meeting Organisation: Support the preparation, logistics, and follow-up of scientific conferences, outreach events, workshops, network meetings, and training courses.
Information & Data Management: Help maintain project databases, archive scientific/administrative documentation, and gather data for reporting purposes.
Network Engagement: Assist in drafting internal updates, preparing presentations, and liaising with member institutions and scientific community stakeholders across Europe.
Operational Tasks: Provide general administrative support for daily office management and cross-functional team activities.
Key Requirements & Qualifications
Student Status: Currently enrolled as a student at a recognised higher education institution (preferably in Business Administration, Communications, Life Sciences, Project Management, European Studies, or a related discipline) and eligible to work in Germany.
Languages: Excellent command of English (written and spoken) – the primary working language at EU-OPENSCREEN. Working knowledge of German is an asset.
Outreach & Content Skills: A flair for clear written communication and an interest in science communication, digital outreach, or community engagement.
Organisational Skills: Strong attention to detail, good time-management, and a structured, self-reliant way of working.
IT Skills: Proficiency in standard Microsoft Office applications, familiarity with collaborative tools (SharePoint, Zoom), and basic experience with social media platforms, Canva and AI tools is a plus.
Availability: Available to work up to 20 hours per week during term time (flexible arrangements are possible during university holidays).
What We Offer
International & Diverse Experience: Valuable insights into European research policy, consortium management, science communication, and scientific network coordination.
Flexibility: Flexible working hours designed to fit around your university timetable, including options for hybrid/remote work.
Supportive Culture: A welcoming, international, and appreciative team environment in a dynamic research infrastructure setting.
Central Location: Convenient office location at Campus Berlin-Buch.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining our team, please send your application (including a concise cover letter, CV, and current enrolment certificate) as a single PDF document to jobs@eu-openscreen.eu
EU-OPENSCREEN ERIC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.