Vacancies

The administrative office of the Research Center “Normative Orders” at Goethe University is seeking, at the earliest possible date, a

Student Assistant (m/f/d)
(44 hours/month)

Applications are particularly welcome from students in the humanities, cultural studies, and social sciences. The main responsibilities include supporting the office’s knowledge communication department, as well as editing and preparing content for the center’s websites.

Areas of responsibility:

• Research on academic topics and procurement of literature
• Preparation of literature summaries/excerpts
• On-site support of academic events
• Assistance with editorial tasks for the website (WordPress)

Requirements:

• Very good knowledge of office applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (German and English)
• Good knowledge of content management systems such as WordPress
• Ability to work independently and reliably
• Organizational skills and flexibility with working hours
• Knowledge of image editing (e.g., Adobe InDesign, Photoshop) is an advantage

An affinity for social media, as well as an interest in the topics of the Research Center “Normative Orders” (www.normativeorders.net), are also beneficial. You can expect an open and dynamic team in which you are encouraged to contribute your own creative and conceptual ideas. Applicants must be enrolled at a German university. The position is fixed-term until December 31, 2026, with the option of extension.

Interested applicants are asked to send their cover letter, a brief tabular CV, optional work samples, and copies of certificates by email by March 31, 2026, to:

office@normativeorders.net
Rebecca Caroline Schmidt
Managing Director of the Research Center “Normative Orders”
Goethe University Frankfurt am Main