The Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn is an internationally operating research university with a wide range of subjects. Over 200 years of history, around 38,000 students, more than 6,000 employees and an excellent reputation at home and abroad: The University of Bonn is one of the most important universities in Germany and has been recognized as a university of excellence.

To sharpen and further develop its scientific profile, the university has established six Transdisciplinary Research Areas (TRAs). As new organizational structures that promote innovation, the TRAs focus university research on key scientific, technological and social future topics. They serve as creative and exploratory platforms on which subjects and faculties connect in a topic-oriented manner and coordinate their strategic development.

To support the TRA Individuals, Institutions and Societies, we are looking for a student or research assistant (SHK/WHF) (m/f/d) as of May 1, 2025 (limited to one year with a weekly working time of initially 5 hours, from August 1, 2025 up to 10h/w).

Within the TRA Individuals, Institutions and Societies, scientists investigate the complex relationships between individuals, institutions and societies and use this to develop new perspectives on micro-phenomena (e.g. personality development, action competences, individualization) and macro-phenomena (e.g. world society, globalization). The aim is, for example, to identify key factors that influence social cohesion, equal opportunities, efficiency, resource protection and the development of individual skills in the interaction of all these factors.

Your tasks:
• Supporting the TRA manager
• Editing and maintaining the TRA homepage
• Research work, creating summaries, overviews, etc.
• Image editing, creating flyers, invitations, etc.
• Supporting the organization, preparation and follow-up of events (analog/digital)
• Setting up and sending the TRA 4 newsletter, maintaining the member mailing list

Your profile:
• Enrolled at a university for a social science, economics, social science, law, cultural studies or humanities degree (Bachelor/Master) with very good grades
• German language skills at native speaker level and very good written and spoken English
• Confident use of common MS Office programs and ZOOM
• Interest in inter-/transdisciplinary and intercultural collaboration and research
• Independent and proactive approach, organizational talent
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to work in a team
• Experience with Plone 5, eCampus and Confluence (desirable)
• initial experience in organizing events and/or supporting projects (desirable)

We offer:
• a varied and challenging job in a team-oriented work environment
at one of the largest employers in the region
• flexible working hours and work design
• insights into university science and project management as well as national and
international inter-/transdisciplinary research
• remuneration in accordance with the applicable guidelines for the employment of student and research assistants at the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn

Due to personnel law requirements, only students who have not previously been employed at the University of Bonn can apply.

The Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn is an internationally operating research university with a wide range of subjects. Over 200 years of history, around 38,000 students, more than 6,000 employees and an excellent reputation at home and abroad: The University of Bonn is one of the most important universities in Germany and has been recognized as a university of excellence.

The research project “The mid- and long-term consequences of the Ahr valley flood from a social scientific point of view: a multimethod approach of data collection and an interdisciplinary analysis” starts on June 1st, 2024 as part of funding from the Transdisciplinary Research Area “Individuals and Societies” (TRA 4). As new innovation-promoting organizational structures, the TRAs align university research with key scientific, technological and social topics of the future. They serve as creative and exploratory platforms on which subjects and faculties connect on a topic-oriented basis and coordinate their strategic development.

It is a joint project of Bonn researchers from the fields of geography, economics, law, sociology and political sciencej, which aims to provide the necessary scientific expertise for a sustainable social and political orientation of the reconstruction and recovery processes in the Ahr Valley through extensive social science data collection and application-oriented analyses .

As part of this project, a student or research assistant (SHK/WHF) (15 hours per week) will be hired from July 1st, 2024 until December 31st, 2025 to support the preparation, implementation and follow-up of participatory workshops as well as public relations and networking activities for the Population survey.

The Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn is an internationally operating research university with a wide range of subjects. Over 200 years of history, around 38,000 students, more than 6,000 employees and an excellent reputation at home and abroad: The University of Bonn is one of the most important universities in Germany and has been recognized as a university of excellence.

The research project “The mid- and long-term consequences of the Ahr valley flood from a social scientific point of view: a multimethod approach of data collection and an interdisciplinary analysis” starts on June 1st, 2024 as part of funding from the Transdisciplinary Research Area “Individuals and Societies” (TRA 4). As new innovation-promoting organizational structures, the TRAs align university research with key scientific, technological and social topics of the future. They serve as creative and exploratory platforms on which subjects and faculties connect on a topic-oriented basis and coordinate their strategic development.

It is a joint project of Bonn researchers from the fields of geography, economics, law, sociology and political sciencej, which aims to provide the necessary scientific expertise for a sustainable social and political orientation of the reconstruction and recovery processes in the Ahr Valley through extensive social science data

As part of this project, a student or research assistant (SHK/WHF) will be hired from July 1st, 2024 until June 30th, 2025 (8 hours per week)  to support the creation, design and testing of the population survey.

Your tasks:

• Sorting and compression of the given variables
• Operationalization of these variables (based, among other things, on in-depth literature research)
• Planning and conducting cognitive pretests
• ongoing revision of the questionnaire based on pretest results and
Feedback from the project team
• If necessary, support in the implementation of participatory workshops

Your profile:

• Enrollment at a university in a master's degree program
(Bachelor students can apply when starting their Master's degree
by the winter semester 2024/2025 at the latest)
• Proven methodological competence in the field of empirical social research
(from the bachelor's degree, the master's degree or relevant professional
Activities)
• Interest in independent and project-oriented work
• Enjoy careful detailed work and quantitative research methods
• Commitment, time flexibility and identification with the project goals

We offer:

• a demanding substantive activity in an interdisciplinary research project
• a friendly and helpful team with a pleasant working atmosphere
• largely flexible working hours
• Remuneration as WHF according to the current tariff: €14.36 per hour (from October 1st: €15.15);
If applicable, according to the SHK tariff until September 30th: €13.25 per hour

The Transdisciplinary Research Unit TRA 4 is looking for a research assistant to support us in the challenging tasks at the earliest possible date, limited for 36 months. The position is full- or part-time. It is initially limited to 36 months with the possibility of extension.

The research, teaching, and consulting of the new Heinrich Hertz Professorship of the Transdisciplinary Research Area TRA 4: Individuals, Institutions, and Societies focuses on life and the conditions for its unfolding and success. In particular, the four dynamics of technologization, economization, ecologization, and globalization place individual and social life under great pressure to adapt, change, and shape. At a newly emerging "Center for Life Ethics", these four dynamics and the related ethical aspects will be researched in a transdisciplinary way.

Your tasks:
- Co-design of the newly emerging interdisciplinary Center for Life Ethics and its scientific orientation, development and establishment in the area of the research focus on globalization.
- Joint development of research projects and projects for mediation, participation and consultation
- Coordination and implementation of interdisciplinary research projects
- Establishment of international cooperation on the research focus globalization in research and teaching
- Cooperation with other universities, practice partners and the public in various participation and transfer formats
- Teaching responsibilities amounting to 4 semester hours per week

Your profile:
- Completed university studies in philosophy, law, medicine, computer science, sociology or a comparable subject related to the research topic.
- Master's degree or state examination well above average as well as ideally a completed or intended doctorate in the above-mentioned subjects
- Proven interest in philosophical, social or political science issues as well as a strong ability to work in an interdisciplinary manner, ideally demonstrated by preliminary scientific work
- Ideally, ability to conduct ethical analyses and empirical studies
- Above-average commitment and ability to work in a team
- Above-average communication skills
- Very good command of English

We offer:
- an interdisciplinary and inspiring team of highly motivated colleagues*.
- a varied and challenging job with one of the largest employers in the region, which gives you the freedom to conduct your own research
- a research-oriented environment as well as an inspiring and motivating working atmosphere
- the opportunity for individual further qualification and participation in university self-administration
- company pension scheme (VBL),
- numerous offers of university sports,
- excellent transport links and the opportunity to purchase a VRS public transport ticket or to use low-cost parking facilities,
- remuneration according to pay group 13 TV-L.

The Transdisciplinary Research Area TRA 4 is looking for a Research Associate (50%) for a limited period of 36 months.

The new Heinrich Hertz Professorship of the Transdisciplinary Research Area TRA 4: Individuals, Institutions and Societies will focus on life and the conditions for its development and success. At a newly emerging "Center for Life Ethics," related ethical aspects will be explored in an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary manner.

Your tasks:
- Project coordination and implementation of the research project "CARE" on ethical, legal and social aspects of technology-assisted prediction of mental illness,
- Development of ethical frameworks for responsible use of predictive technologies and good communication of individual risks,
- Participation in the development, ethical monitoring and evaluation of digital applications in a project network with other universities and practice partners,
- Opportunity for individual further qualification (e.g. PhD) will be given.

Your profile:
- Completed university studies in philosophy, law, medicine, computer science, sociology, communication sciences or a comparable subject related to the research topic,
- Well above average degree and ideally a completed or intended doctorate in the above subjects,
- Ability to conduct ethical analyses, literature reviews, etc., and ideally to evaluate digital applications,
- Previous academic work in the field of digitization research is an advantage,
- Strong ability to work in an interdisciplinary manner,
- Above-average commitment and ability to work in a team,
- Above-average communication skills,
- Very good command of English.

We offer:
- an interdisciplinary and inspiring team of highly motivated employees*,
- a varied and challenging job with one of the largest employers in the region, giving you freedom to conduct your own research,
- a research-oriented environment as well as an inspiring and motivating working atmosphere,
- company pension scheme (VBL),
- numerous offers of university sports,
- very good transport connections and the opportunity to purchase a VRS bulk customer ticket or to use inexpensive parking facilities,
- remuneration according to pay group 13 TV-L.

The Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn is an internationally operating research university with a broad spectrum of subjects. Over 200 years of history, around 38,000 students, more than 6,000 employees and an excellent reputation both at home and abroad: the University of Bonn is one of the most important universities in Germany and has been recognized as a university of excellence.

To sharpen and further develop its scientific profile, the university has established six transdisciplinary research areas (TRAs). As novel innovation-promoting organizational structures, the TRAs direct university research toward central scientific, technological and societal issues of the future. They serve as creative and explorative platforms on which subjects and faculties connect in a topic-oriented manner and coordinate their strategic development.
The promotion of scientists at all career stages is one of the most important goals of the University of Excellence Bonn. In this context, Argelander Tenure Track Professorships specifically serve to promote excellent young scientists and enable them to work on and further develop their research questions at the interface between disciplines. In the Transdisciplinary Research Area "Individuals, Institutions and Societies" (TRA Individuals, Institutions and Societies) at the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn, an Argelander Professorship (W1) in Environmental Economics, Sustainability and Inequality (tenure-track to W2) is to be filled as soon as possible within the framework of the Excellence Strategy.

The TRA Individuals, Institutions and Societies and the International Center for Philosophy NRW are looking for the project 'Ethics for Future' for the next possible date a
Student Assistant (SHK) or Research Assistant (WHF) (m/f/d) with a working time of 8 hours per week until 31.12.2022.

Your tasks:
- Support the scientific director of the IZPH in the planning of a third-party funded project with a focus on questions of ethics, politics, social theory and theoretical
philosophy;
- Research work, preparation of summaries, overviews, literature work, etc.;
- Image editing, creation of flyers, invitations, posters, maintenance of the web presence, etc.;
- Support in the organization, preparation/follow-up and implementation of events such as conferences, workshops, retreats (digital and presence);
- Support in administration and budget planning as well as communication with project partners in Germany and abroad;
- Collaboration in publication processes.

Your profile:
- Advanced degree in social sciences, law, cultural studies or humanities (Bachelor or Master) with very good grades and a connection to
Topics in ethics, politics, social theory and/or theoretical philosophy;
- Very good knowledge of literature research and the usual forms of citation in philosophy or the willingness to familiarize oneself with the latter in a short time;
- Enrollment at the University of Bonn;
- German language skills on a native level as well as very good written and spoken English, further language skills desirable;
- confident handling of the common MS-Office programs and ZOOM;
- confident handling of LaTeX, WordPress, Plone, HTML and/or Adobe Illustrator desirable;
- Interest in inter/transdisciplinary as well as intercultural collaboration and research;
- Independent and proactive approach, organizational skills, ability to work in a team;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
- Initial experience in organizing events and/or supervising projects.

We offer:
- a varied and challenging job in a team-oriented work environment with one of the largest employers in the region;
- flexible working hours and work arrangements;
- Insights into university science and project management as well as national and international inter/transdisciplinary research;
- Compensation in accordance with the applicable guidelines for the employment of student and research assistants at the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn.

TRA 4 is looking for a Research Assistant (WHK) (m/f/d) with a working time of 19 h per week in the project "Semantization in Future Discourses. Agency and Integrity in the Face of Grand Challenges".

In view of the major (world) societal challenges, the question of an appropriate perception, description and interpretation of these phenomenon complexes arises. Already their semantizations operate with concepts, categories, linguistic images and value patterns that have implications for the imaginary and real space of action for dealing with, shaping and norming this challenge. This project investigates what notions of agency and integrity are associated with particular semantizations in future scenarios. For this purpose, theological and religious studies approaches from historical, systematic, and action-oriented perspectives will be combined.

Your tasks:
- Supporting the project management in the administrative coordination of the project.
- Research of and familiarization with German and European funding programs
- Preparation and follow-up of internal meetings and workshops
- Collaboration in publication processes (proofreading, layout)

Your profile:
- a university degree in humanities or social sciences (Master) with outstanding achievements
- German language skills on native level and very good English skills in written and spoken form
- proficient handling of the common MS Office programs (especially Word, Excel) and Zoom
- interest in research and research funding topics
- Interest in inter-/transdisciplinary as well as intercultural cooperation
- Independence, reliability, organizational talent, communication and team skills
- Initial experience in organizing events and/or supporting publications (desirable)

We offer:
- a varied and challenging job with one of the largest employers in the region
- opportunities for further education and training
- flexible working hours and work arrangements in consultation with the project team
- insights into science management, inter- and national interdisciplinary research
- payment according to the guidelines of the University of Bonn