Research Assistant (M/F/D) at IFSH in the poject Arms Control and Emerging Technologies (40 hours per month) - Berlin

IFSH

Home Office, 12345 Remote

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Research for Peace and Security

The Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy at the University of Hamburg has been investigating the conditions for peace and security – on a global, regional and local scale – since 1971. The IFSH aims to contribute actively to peace by conducting outstanding and innovative research. Transferring knowledge from research to politics and society is a fundamental part of the institute's work.

We currently employ around 70 colleagues in research, transfer, teaching and administration at our locations in Hamburg and Berlin. Thanks to funding from the City of Hamburg, we are expanding our science and service teams significantly as part of a growth strategy for the coming years. The IFSH is an international and diverse institution. We combine a culture of openness, agility and short communication channels with the reputation of an established and well-connected research institution.

We are looking for a research assistant for our Berlin location as of 01.07.2026. The position is limited until 31.12.2026 and is designed as a remote position. The working time comprises 35 hours per month and is remunerated according to the rate for research assistants at the University of Hamburg (15,06 €/hour). Prerequisite for employment is a first degree (B.A. or comparable) and current enrollment as a student at a state-recognized German university.

The research area Arms Control and Emerging Technologies analyses how armaments, disruptive dual-use technologies, and strategies for their governance interact with great power conflict in Europe and Asia. We examine military capabilities, doctrines, and policies in terms of their inherent opportunities and risks and assess their potential to strengthen peace and security. Relying on approaches from security and strategic studies, international relations, history, computer sciences, and physics, we respond to great power conflict and the associated new arms races by analytically strengthening arms control and nonproliferation.

Your mission

Supporting research activities and conducting assigned literature reviews and analyses under the close supervision and guidance of senior institute staff 
Support research endeavor on European rearmament issues 
Collect and summarize data on defense spending across various technologies and countries 
Assistwith data collection on dual use—commercial and military—technology investments 
Format and edit academic citation database entries and core case study texts

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Your profile

You are studying political science, international relations,peace and conflict research or related subjects
Interest in academic knowledge of one of the research fields: U.S.-Russian relations,arms control,nuclear deterrence
Knowledge of the U.S.-American, Russian and German foreign and security policy debate
Initial experience in project and event management
Very good research,analytical and comprehension skills
Organizational skills, independence and ability to work in a team
Excellent German and English language skills (The project language is English)

We offer

An interesting position in a multi-year interdisciplinary and international research project 
Insights into the management and coordination of large collaborative research projects

Further information

IFSH is committed to promoting the professional advancement of women and is therefore particularly interested in applications from women in areas where they are underrepresented. In such cases, women will be given preferential consideration in accordance with the Hamburg Equal Opportunities Act, provided they are equally qualified. We promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applications from people with disabilities or equivalent status are explicitly welcome when suitably qualified.

Your application should include your current CV, relevant certificates, and a cover letter. Please apply via our career portal (ifsh.de/en/career).

The application deadline is June 15, 2026.