Enlightening Science
European XFEL is an international non-profit company located in the Hamburg area in Germany.
It operates a 3.4 km-long X-ray laser, which produces X-rays of unique quality for studies in
physics, chemistry, the life sciences, materials research and other disciplines. The diverse
scientific facilities at European XFEL enable scientists from across the globe to carry out a wide
range of experimental techniques.
For our Selection Commitee group we are looking for an
Student Assistant Information Management (f/m/d) - 16hours/week
The Position
The Information Management Student Assistant will assist primarily in publications tasks, as well as assisting in the archive as required. Publications:
- Assist in keeping European XFEL’s Publication Database up-to-date by tracking and inputting publications by the facility’s staff, guests, and users.
- Communicate with European XFEL authors about their publications.
- Improve and update metadata in the database.
- Assist in the management of user accounts and authority records in the database.
- Assist in the digital archiving of European XFEL’s internal communications platform.
- Support the Information Manager in other archive tasks as required (such as preparing paper records for disposal, collecting paper records to be transferred to the archive).
Requirements
- Ongoing studies in archives and records management, library management, or information management in the Hamburg area.
- Excellent attention to detail and organized approach to work.
- When working in the archive, ideally the successful candidate will be able to help move boxes of records (weighing up to 10 -15 kg), push a trolley, and climb a ladder.
- Experience working with databases.
- Confidence in writing emails in English.
Reference Number
X-397
Duration
This position is limited to 2 years.
Our offer
Become part of a vibrant international and multi-cultural team of scientists, engineers, technical and administrative staff. Be involved in cutting edge scientific and technical progress and participate in our international networks. Experience our atmosphere of tolerance and respect.Salary and benefits are similar to those of public service organizations in Germany, this includes for example:
- family friendly working environment (e.g. additional childcare days)
- flexible working times and option for work from home depending on tasks
- 30 days of vacation, 24th and 31st of December are free as a courtesy of the employer
- extensive relocation benefits
- generous company pension scheme (6,45% of monthly salary)
- monthly social events and subsidized company restaurant
- partially financed job-tickets for public transportation
- extensive training opportunities incl. subsidized English and German language classes
- Easy and free access to a mental health platform to support your wellbeing
Application
Please provide your CV and a motivation letter in English as well as any reference letters.
The European XFEL GmbH is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we
promote and support diverse and heterogenous teams. Applicants with disabilities will be given
preference over other equally qualified applicants. 
Application Deadline:
21/08/2025 