Job Description

The German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) is one of the world’s leading research institutions and think tanks for global sustainable development. It contributes, through research, policy advice and training, to finding answers to global questions affecting our future.



Our “Postgraduate Programme for Sustainability Cooperation”, part of the research programme ‘Knowledge Cooperation & Training’, is looking for a

Student/Research assistant (m/f/d)

with a workplace at IDOS (Tulpenfeld 6, 53113 Bonn) The position may be filled as of 01.04.2026 and is limited to two years with a possible option of contract extension.



The “Postgraduate Programme for Sustainability Cooperation” (PGP) prepares Master's graduates for a career in international cooperation through an intensive nine-month programme.

Description of Tasks

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Research on diverse topics related to international cooperation Assisting with the implementation and organisation of the programme Technical and administrative support for trainings, workshops, and events Assisting in the application and selection process Compiling statistics and documentation Assisting with administrative processes

Qualifications and requirements:

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Interest in global development cooperation and international relations A good command of common internet applications Very good written and oral communication skills in German (C1) and English (C1-C2) Organisational ability, diligence, and the ability to work autonomously Applicants must be enrolled at a university.

We offer:

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An inspiring working environment at a world-leading interdisciplinary research institute focusing on global development and sustainability Standard pay for student or research assistants (€14/hour for student assistants in bachelor's programmes or €15/hour for research assistants in master's programmes) Flexible working hours by arrangement (up to 39.5 hours per month)
We actively promote equality between women and men as well as the diversity of all people in our institute. Therefore, we welcome applications from people of colour, people of all nationalities, religions and beliefs, sexual orientations and gender identities, all age groups and people with disabilities. We are also looking forward to receiving applications from people with a family migration history.



IDOS is certified by the audit workandfamily – Compatibility of work and family.



For further questions, please contact Laura Jeske (Postgradprogramme@idos-research.de)



Applications with detailed documents (cover letter, curriculum vitae, relevant certificates, certificate of enrolment) must be submitted as one PDF via mail to Postgradprogramme@idos-research.de until

08.02.2026.

The job interviews are expected to take place in mid-February.





German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS)

Tulpenfeld 6, 53113 Bonn

Telefon +49 (0)228 94927-0, Telefax +49 (0)228 94927-130

idos@idos-research.de www.idos-research.de



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Contact

E-mail

Postgradprogramme@idos-research.de