Student Assistant (M/F/D) at IFSH in the Editorial Office of the Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies (ZeFKo) (20 hours per month)

Join IFSH!

The IFSH is an interdisciplinary research institute at the University of Hamburg, funded by the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg. The research activities of IFSH focus on analyzing current developments and challenges for peace and security in Europe and beyond. The transfer of knowledge from research into politics and society is a fundamental part of the institute’s work.

For our Hamburg location, we are seeking a Student Assistant starting on November 15, 2025. The position is limited until April 30, 2026. The working time comprises 20 hours per month and will be remunerated according to the rate for student assistants at the University of Hamburg (€13.98/hour). A prerequisite for employment is current enrollment as a student at a state-recognized German university.

The position is offered within the editorial office of the Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies (ZeFKo), located in the Research Area “Societal Peace and Internal Security.” ZeFKo is the leading academic journal in peace and conflict research in the German-speaking world, providing a central forum for current research from various theoretical and methodological traditions on issues of peace, conflict, and violence. The editorial office at IFSH manages the review and publication of new contributions and is responsible for the journal’s strategic development.

Your mission

• Supporting editorial processes such as issue planning, peer review, and publication procedures

• Conducting formal editorial checks of manuscripts (citation style, spelling, bibliography)

• Independently managing ZeFKo’s social media channels (LinkedIn, Bluesky)

• Attending and taking minutes of editorial meetings and other ZeFKo-related events

Your profile

• Enrolled in a BA program in Political Science or a related discipline

• Interest in the field of peace and conflict research

• Strong academic working skills

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in text work

• Excellent German and English skills

• Experience in managing social media channels

• Initial experience in editorial work, particularly in text editing, is an asset

We offer

• An interesting position engaging with current questions and research in the field of peace and conflict studies

• Insight into the editorial work of an academic journal

• Networking opportunities within the German and international peace and conflict research community

• Insight into the academic career field

• Experience in editorial work, academic publishing processes, and social media management

• Flexible working hours and the option to work from home

Further information

IFSH is committed to the professional advancement of women and is therefore particularly interested in applications from women in areas where they are underrepresented. In such cases, women with equal qualifications will be given preferential consideration in accordance with the Hamburg Equal Opportunities Act. Persons with disabilities are also expressly encouraged to apply.

Please submit your application via our career portal (ifsh.de//vacancies) with complete and informative documents (including cover letter, CV, transcript of studies, and a writing sample in the form of a term paper).

The application deadline is October 16, 2025.

Contact person for your application

For further information, please contact Mr. David Weiß (ifsh/Weiß).