July 22, 2026
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The PERGAP project invites applications for student assistant positions at the Max Planck Institute for Social Law and Social Policy in Munich.
Your Tasks
As a student assistant, you will support the development of a database for comparing social policies and public perceptions across Europe and beyond. You will also contribute to scientific output on topics such as public opinion on inequality, comparative social policy, and social stratification. Your tasks will primarily include collecting and coding datasets, performing descriptive analyses, researching data and literature and preparing literature reviews.
Your Profile
- Ongoing Bachelor’s or Master’s studies in a social science-related discipline at a German university (preferably in Munich), with above-average academic achievements
- Previous research experience as a student assistant in an academic environment
- Knowledge of quantitative methods and data analysis (preferably with Stata) is an asset
- Reliable and detail-oriented, able to work both independently and in a team
- Good command of English; additional languages are a plus
The position offers the opportunity to become part of an international and interdisciplinary research environment and gain hands-on experience in a major European research project on inequality, welfare-state institutions, and public opinion.
The position is offered for a minimum of 8 hours per week and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
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