Student Assistant - Hamburg, Deutschland - IEA Data Processing and Research Center

IEA Data Processing and Research Center

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Hamburg, Deutschland

vor 2 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

beBee Recruiter

Beschreibung

IEA (International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement) is an independent, nonprofit
research organization. We conduct international and national large-scale comparative studies of
educational achievement and other aspects of education, with the aim to research, understand, and
improve education worldwide. At IEA Hamburg over one hundred and fifty employees are involved in
managing the different tasks of a study ranging from sampling to data analysis. Our experts also provide a
wide array of services related to international and national surveys and assessments.

We have an immediate opening for a part-time hrs/week)

Student Assistant (f/m/d)

to support our Research & Analysis and Sampling Unit
The Research & Analysis Unit (RandA) at IEA Hamburg conducts research, analysis, training, support, and
consultancy activities in the field of large-scale assessments in education. RandA aims at improving the
science of large-scale assessments, promoting the proper use of data from IEA studies, and stimulating
high quality research related with IEA data.

The Sampling Unit at IEA Hamburg develops and implements sample designs for international and national
educational studies. This includes sample selection, computation of sampling weights, and preparing data
sets for variance estimation. Strict adherence to state-of-the-art methods in sampling provides a
foundation for high-quality study outcomes.

Your tasks:
Supporting research projects, specifically with
- preparing tables, charts, and figures for research reports
- conducting statistical analyses guided by main staff
- preparing power point presentations for dissemination of the results at conferences
- collecting, reviewing, and organizing relevant literature
- communication tasks

overview files, support with the literature management system, etc.)

Supporting unit staff members with their daily work

Your profile:
Student of psychology, education, sociology, economics, statistics, or a related field- A genuine interest in educational research

Good working knowledge of English
A proactive and organized approach to work
Basic knowledge of statistical analysis, or interest for developing in this field
Experience with SPSS or other statistical software would be an advantage

This is an interesting position that will provide you with the opportunity to work within an international
team conducting cutting edge research and training around issues of international comparative and large
- scale assessment. We offer a highly intercultural and friendly work environment and a flexible work
schedule. The contract will be limited to two years. The initial salary offered is 13 € per hour.

relevant references and certificates, and your availability) no later than 31 January 2024. We

For further information please contact:
IEA Hamburg I Human Resources I Überseering 27 I 22297 Hamburg I Tel I