For assistant work in our national and international research projects we are looking for a

Research Assistant [f/m/*]

at the earliest possible date

 

What you will actually do:

• Support the research activities of the Logistics & Transportation department, esp. in the fields of inland waterways and ports
• Assist in the development and design of the research infrastructure of the Logistics & Transportation department
• Support the preparation of research documents and working papers
• Search and process scientific publications and relevant topics

What we look for:

• Student¹ of industrial engineering, logistics engineering, business administration², (economic) geography² or a comparable field of study
• Relevant practical experience in the field of logistics, cargo handling, port management, and/or inland waterway transportation
• Good knowledge of German and English (B2 each, at least), both written and spoken
• Reliable and independent way of working
• Team spirit and communication skills
• Knowledge in the use of geoinformation systems, logistics simulation tools, statistical programs, and/or further ICT-based tools² desirable

What we offer:

• Interesting and industry-related tasks in the field of inland waterway transportation and ports
• Direct contact with companies and organizations from the commercial practice
• Interesting research questions, flexible working method, performance-oriented remuneration
• Insight into the diversity of research work at DST as an internationally and interdisciplinarily active research institute
• Possibility to work from home (except for official project/team meetings)
• Your weekly working time can be adjusted to your individual needs

Starting date: ASAP

Weekly working hours: 12 – 19

If you are interested, please contact:

Mr. Cyril Alias
Oststr. 77, 47057 Duisburg, Germany
Phone: +49 / (0)203 / 99 369 52
Mail: alias@dst-org.de

¹ enrolled at a European university
² preferably with a clear logistics focus