Student Helper (m/f/d)

The Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics (MPI-CBG) is seeking a Student Helper (m/f/d) in the field of culture and integration for 10 hours per week, initially for a period of 6 months. In this role, you will work closely with colleagues from our International Office (IO), Human Resources (HR), and Media Technologies and Outreach (MTO) teams. You will have the opportunity to establish valuable connections across different areas of the institute and develop skills in communication and cross-cultural engagement in a research environment. Together, we will provide our international employees and guests with practical information and cultural insights that help them feel at home in Dresden. This position offers room for creativity and the chance to develop new projects with your own ideas —improving existing materials, creating innovative outreach formats, or highlighting hidden cultural gems. 

Your responsibilities

• Research and compile offers and information related to culture and integration for an international audience, leading to a weekly blog/newsletter 
• Create and update existing flyers on topics such as registering with the employment office, exchanging driver's licenses, naturalization, doctor visits, etc.
• Assist in graphically representing contact points and policies for better comprehension
• Update lists of doctors and contacts relevant to international employees

Your profile

• Enrolment at a German university
• Good knowledge of written and spoken German and English 
• Passion and curiosity for current local cultural offerings and strong communication skills in an international environment
• Confident use of MS Office programs and basic knowledge of graphic design tools and web content management systems (CMS)
• Flexibility, reliability and an independent working style

Our offer

• Work in an international and dynamic environment with a motivated team
• A varied job with the opportunity to develop your own projects 
• Room for creativity and new ideas 
• Remuneration aligned to the usual HiWi rates of the Max Planck Society

Your application

Are you intrigued? Then we look forward to receiving your application (ideally in English) including CV, cover letter, the work sample as described below, and relevant certifications and references by 07.02.2025 with the keyword:  2025-HiWi-International-Culture-Policies-6000 via our online application system.

To better understand your creative communication style, please include you’re your application materials a one-page sample offer (~200-300 words, in English or German) which could be featured in a newsletter for our international scientific community. Feel free to choose a spot in Dresden or your hometown, such as a hidden gem (e.g., a restaurant, nature spot, festival, sport or cultural event) or an interesting fact about the region. Present it in your preferred style—personal testimonial, "Did you know?" format, or even an interview. Images or formatting are optional but not required.

Questions about the position can be addressed to Brian von Rueden, Head of Human Resources, via [email protected].

Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics
Pfotenhauerstraße 108 
01307 Dresden
Germany

• The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, and other components of identity. 
• The Max Planck Society specifically aims to increase the proportion of women in the areas in which they are underrepresented. We therefore explicitly invite women to apply.
• The Max Planck Society is further committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals.
• The Max Planck Society supports the compatibility of family and career and is certified according to the "berufundfamilie" (“job and family”) audit.
• If you have obtained a foreign university degree, a proof of the equivalence of this degree with a German degree by the Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen (ZAB) is needed before hiring. If necessary, please apply for this in time. You can find more information at https://www.kmk.org/zeugnisbewertung. 
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