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Student Assistant (m/f/d) Graphics- and Web-Design
(Reference 23-11)
Start date: October 2023
Time commitment: 10-20 hrs per week, initial contract for six months, with good possibility for extension to up to two years.
Location: German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, Halle (Saale), Germany, mainly remote is possible and presently the rule
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Graphics design
– Preparing media for the website and social media (e.g., photo, audio and video editing)
– Applying and further developing the design of the annual publications and occasional conference or working group reports
– Producing/designing images, clips, gifs, social media postcards.
Web design
– Content publication for ongoing efforts of the GYA in WordPress
– Maintaining and developing GYA communication channels (based on email, Teams, and other platforms)
– Web development for WordPress-based GYA websites and applications
Job requirements
– Ongoing academic education in a relevant course (e.g. communication design, graphics-/web-design, computer science)
– Experienced in media design, with some audio and video editing (using Adobe software, especially InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro)
– Experience with WordPress (and Elementor); understanding of applied digital communication and its design.
– Fluent command of English
– International interest and experience, intercultural sensitivity and competencies, good written and verbal communication skills, creativity, good presentation, and self-organisation
The contract is for at least 10 hours/week, with a maximum of 20 hours/week. However, we are also open to hiring two applicants, say one focused on graphic design, and the other on web design. In this case, hours would be split between a maximum of 25 per week. (So 10/15 hours per week, for example). In practical terms, this means that applicants focused on either the graphics-design or the web-design aspect are well qualified and encouraged to apply.
The payment will be 12,37 EUR per hour without degree. The GYA and Leopoldina are an equal opportunities employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We uphold a commitment to a diverse workforce. We especially welcome applicants from any nationalities who fulfill all requirements.
If this advertisement has aroused your interest, please send your complete application documents to by 22nd September 2023. Application costs cannot be reimbursed. The announcement is subject to possible budgetary restrictions.
For further information, please consult www.globalyoungacademy.net.
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