About us:

The RCC is an international center dedicated to the study of environment and society from a wealth of disciplines and international perspectives. The RCC features graduate programs (a certificate program and a master’s program in the environmental studies, a structured doctoral program, and an international doctoral program in cooperation with the University of Augsburg). It is home to numerous research projects, funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), the European Research Council (ERC), the Volkswagen Foundation, the Federal Ministry for Research and Education (BMBF), and others. It also hosts visiting scholars and fellows from across the world.

We are looking for you:

Research Assistant (m/f/x)

in Munich

Your tasks and responsibilities:

The position is funded by LMU through the Volkswagen Foundation Change! Research Grant supporting Dr. Davide Orsini’s project “(Dis)Empowered Communities: A Comparative Study of Decommissioning Nuclear Sites.” The research assistant will be tasked with supporting Dr. Orsini with the preparation of multisited fieldwork research and other organizational activities, including the search for and consultation of library and archival material, writing short memos and literature reviews, and designing science communication documents. The research assistant will gain experience in the fields of environmental history and anthropology, science communication, and academic writing. The position will start 1 May 2025 and is fixed term until 30 April 2026.

Responsibilities

• Research support, including secondary literature research, research on selected field sites, primary and secondary document retrieval, and preparation of presentations;
• Administrative tasks, including website editing, administrative support, creation and dissemination of research communication materials.

Your qualifications:

Candidates for this position must be enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program at a German university with a commitment that extends to the full 12 months of the contract’s duration. A qualification or interest in environmental history or anthropology, or environmental humanities is desirable, as is experience with organizing events. A high level of fluency in English and excellent organizational abilities are required, fluency in any additional languages (especially German) is an advantage. Applicants should enjoy working with colleagues of diverse cultural backgrounds, be able to balance multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.

Benefits:

Additional opportunities depending on the candidate’s qualifications and interests may include attending international events and collaborating with international partners on exciting projects worldwide.

The appointment will be made for the entire twelve-months period, the first three months of which are the standard probation period. Salary will be determined according to the LMU compensation scale for “studentische Hilfskräfte.”

The RCC is located in central Munich and offers a family-friendly and flexible working environment. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and gender identities.

People with disabilities who are equally as qualified as other applicants will receive preferential treatment.

Contact:

To apply, please send your cover letter, CV, and a research writing sample (max. one page which can be an excerpt from a larger piece) in one pdf file with the subject ″Research Assistant″ to davide.orsini@rcc.lmu.de by 27 March 2025. We will accept applications in English or German.
Interviews will take place between 1–3 April 2025.

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