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Student Assistant Science Communication (m/f/x)

Join us!

Are you passionate about sustainable food systems? Are you curious about the true cost of food? Do you want to support the communication of groundbreaking research findings to a wider audience? Then you are the one we are looking for! TMG is currently hiring a

Student Assistant – Science communication (m/f/x) (max 20 h/week)
to support our project team in Berlin.

APPLICANTS MUST BE CURRENTLY ENROLLED AT A UNIVERSITY; MUST BE BASED IN BERLIN AND MUST SPEAK ENGLISH AND GERMAN

About TMG GmbH

TMG - Töpfer, Müller, Gaßner GmbH provides strategic advice and implements concrete solutions for sustainability to governments, private firms, and international organisations. It brings sound knowledge and practical experience in facilitating national, European, and international processes and is dedicated to the analysis and solution of new and complex challenges.

About the project

PLAN’EAT is a Horizon Europe project that seeks the development of innovative, effective tools and strategies to facilitate the transition towards healthy and sustainable dietary behaviour in Europe. In a consortium of 24 European partners, TMG leads the work on true cost accounting (TCA) to analyse the environmental, health and social impacts of European diets and their associated hidden costs.

Your tasks

  • Support with the development of a communication strategy and communication material on the subject of true cost accounting addressing policy makers and consumers
  • Support the programmes’ media and communication outreach and develop content for newsletters, social media, conferences and other media
  • Proof-read and edit PLAN’EAT publications such as scientific reports, policy briefs, newspaper articles
  • Support with the design of PLAN’EAT publications, presentations and information graphics
  • Assist with literature search and carry out preliminary research on the subject of true cost accounting, sustainable diets and transformation of food systems
  • Support the international research team in day-to-day activities such as event planning, publication of reports, developing reference lists or with fundraising efforts

Your profile

  • Currently enrolled in a Master’s program in journalism, media and communication science, social and political science, agricultural economics, global studies, or a related field
  • Excellent oral and written communication and editing skills in English and German (C1/C2)
  • Great talent for translating scientific findings into easy-to-understand information
  • Experience with developing communications strategies and materials is a plus
  • Interest in research in the field of sustainable food systems, sustainable finance and/or sustainability reporting
  • Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Enthusiasm, flexibility, strong team-spirit and a commitment to working within a dynamic, transdisciplinary organisation

We offer you

  • Work in a transdisciplinary think tank with a truly international work programme and the aspiration to enable sustainability transformations
  • Flexible working hours with possibility for occasional mobile working
  • Hourly rate of 13.46 €/h and annual bonus payment
  • Holiday entitlement in accordance with the Federal Holiday Act (BUrlG)
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Regular social events
The position is to be filled as soon as possible with an initial contract period of two semesters. Duty station is Berlin. 

How to apply

Please submit your full application including a cover letter, CV, diploma and/or transcript of records and two references (contact persons) and/or reference letters and links to selected publications or other previous communication work (if available) in one PDF document (max. 5 MB). Please upload your application online via the application button.

For more information about the PLAN’EAT project, please visit https://planeat-project.eu/. For details on the position, programme lead Olivia Riemer (olivia.riemer@tmg-thinktank.com) will be happy to answer your questions. For details on the application process, please contact Vanessa Venne (hr@tmg-thinktank.com).

TMG is an employer that promotes equal rights and equal opportunities and provides a respectful work environment free from discrimination and intimidation. We treat all applicants equally, regardless of ethnic and social origin, nationality, religion/belief, age, migration background, disability, sexual orientation and identity. People with disabilities and people with a migration background are particularly encouraged to apply.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!