Student Research Assistant - Open-Source Experimental Design Platform Development (gn)

We are looking for a

Student Research Assistant - Open-Source Experimental Design Platform Development (gn)

part-time (20 hours per week), to start as soon as possible. The contract is for three months.

Your tasks

• Build a platform integrations between Designate and external platforms (e.g., Qualtrics, Bluesky, Mastodon, etc)—including authentication, API calls, and error handling
• Create comprehensive documentation including step-by-step setup guides, code examples, and/or video tutorials that enable other researchers to use the platform
• Design and run experimental prototypes to test the integration, developing automated tests and troubleshooting workflows
• Contribute to open-source codebase with version-controlled, well-documented code
• Collaborate with international research team on software development for social science experimentation

Your profile

• Enrolled student at a German university
• Python programming skills (experience with FastAPI, async code, and modern Python 3.8+)
• Understanding of API development and RESTful services
• Familiarity with Git/GitHub version control and Docker containerization
• Technical writing ability to create clear documentation for researchers
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently on software development tasks
• Desirable but not required: PostgreSQL/SQL experience, social media API knowledge, understanding of experimental design methods

We offer

• 20 days paid leave + workation
• Flexible Working Hours
• Good Traffic Connections
• International and diverse work environment
• Mobile working possible
• Remuneration: € 15.00 hourly wage

Weitere Informationen

Please submit an up-to-date CV and a cover letter that highlights any experience with software development via the button below. We evaluate applications on a rolling basis and recommend to apply early.

Please contact Drew Dimmery, Professor of Data Science for the Common Good, for further information about the position.

Hertie School gGmbH

Friedrichstraße 180
10117 Berlin
http://www.hertie-school.org