Student Assistant (f_m_x) Welcome Center
GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences

Temporary

Part Time

Apply by: 2026-02-15

Published: 2026-02-06

Potsdam

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GFZ is Germany's national centre for solid Earth research. We advance the understanding of dynamic processes to address global challenges, from mitigating the impacts of natural hazards and sustaining our habitat amid global change to responsibly managing georesources. We are part of the Helmholtz Association, the largest German scientific organisation. With around 1,200 employees as well as ca. 500 guest researchers, we contribute to the Helmholtz Research Field Earth and Environment, aligning cutting-edge research with societal relevance and international collaboration. Our work integrates multidisciplinary studies across Earth's system components, leveraging advanced technologies and infrastructure to research solutions and to transfer our knowledge to society. We are doing this according to our vision: “Taking the pulse of our Earth to safeguard a habitable planet”.

For the Human Resources department (Talent Management working group), we are looking for a:

Student Assistant (f_m_x) Welcome Center

Reference Number 11098

The Welcome Center Telegrafenberg is the central advice and service point for international researchers from the GFZ, PIK, AWI and AIP. The Welcome Center's services include comprehensive information, individual advice and support before and during their stay in Potsdam/Berlin.

Your responsibilities:

Organisation and implementation of (online) events and excursions
Preparation of information materials and presentations
Management of social media channels
Support with correspondence (e.g. with authorities)
Accompany and support international researchers for translation
General office tasks
Collaboration on the creation of a monthly newsletter
Taking on additional tasks in the Talent Management team (e.g., in Recruiting, Career Center, etc.) as needed, e.g., supporting career-promoting events

Your qualifications:

Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program, ideally at the University of Potsdam
Good written and spoken English and German skills (at least B2/C1)
Further language skills are an advantage
Friendly, helpful manner and enjoy working with international guests
Independent and reliable way of working
Good local and regional knowledge
Flexibility

What we offer:

Ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment
State-of-the-art equipment
Flexible working hours and conditions
Working at the Albert Einstein Science Park on the Telegrafenberg in Potsdam
Workplace within walking distance of Potsdam main train station, or just a short ride on the shuttle bus

Start date:

As soon as possible

Fixed-term:

6 months, with the option to extend (this requires a valid enrollment certificate in full-time study)

Salary:

According to the rules of the TdL (tariff area East) for student assistants currently € 13.98 (without a Bachelor's degree) and € 14.59 (with a Bachelor's degree/FH degree).

Working hours:

9,5 h to 20 h/week (38 h to 80 h/month)

Place of work:

Potsdam

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GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences

Potsdam + 6

> 1000 employees

German + 1

Established 1992

15 Jobs

GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences

The GFZ is Germany’s national center for research on the solid Earth. We advance the understanding of dynamic processes to address global challenges—ranging from mitigating the impacts of natural hazards and preserving our environment in times of global change to the responsible management of natural resources. We are a member of the Helmholtz Association, Germany’s largest scientific organization. With approximately 1,200 staff and around 500 visiting researchers, we contribute to the Helmholtz research area “Earth and Environment,” combining cutting-edge research with societal relevance and international collaboration.

Our work integrates multidisciplinary studies of Earth’s systems and leverages advanced technologies and infrastructures to explore solutions and bring our knowledge into society. We do all this in line with our vision: “In tune with the Earth—to preserve it as a habitable planet.”