Stellenangebote

The Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI-EVA) in Leipzig, Germany, is a world-leading research institute investigating one of the most fundamental questions in science: What makes humans human? The institute brings together scientists from a wide range of disciplines who take an interdisciplinary approach to gain new insights into the history, diversity and capabilities of the human species.

The Department of Human Origins (Director: Dr. Tracy L. Kivell) combines new fossil and archaeological discoveries with an interdisciplinary approach to reconstructing how our fossil relatives interacted with their past environments. Our goal is to uncover the emergence and evolution of the human lineage through fieldwork and analysis, studying the fossils of our early relatives and those of African apes. We aim to reconstruct the key behaviours that define humans by integrating high-resolution imaging, quantitative analyses of anatomy, experimental biomechanics and study of living primates (including humans). Further information can be found here: https://www.eva.mpg.de/human-origins/index/.

We are looking for a
Student or Scientific Assistants
(studentische oder wissenschaftliche Hilfskraft)
(m/f/d)
(max. 40 h/month for student and 38 h/month for scientific assistants)

The Department of Human Origins is looking for talented and highly motivated students interested in gaining research experience and helping with any of the following topics. All necessary training would be provided by researchers in the department.

1. Working with CT data, 3D digital software and segmentation techniques
2. Coding of videos of ape and monkey behaviour (both from the zoo and from the wild)
3. Working with 3D archaeological models
4. Video capture of primates at the Leipzig Zoo

Your qualifications

• Enrollment at a German university or University of Applied Science (Bachelor's or Master's degree), preferably in media design, physics, biosciences, life sciences or related fields
• Strong written and spoken English and German and the desire to work in a dynamic, international team
• Organized, observant, detail-oriented, ability to work independently, and reliable team player
• Proficiency in common operating systems (e.g., Microsoft Office)
• Experience in laboratory work is desirable but not a requirement

Our offer

• An exciting and rewarding job in a young, scientifically oriented, international team in one of the most renowned research institutions in Leipzig
• Access to state-of-the-art scientific infrastructure
• The current salary is €14.40 per hour for students with a Bachelor's degree and €13.80 per hour without a Bachelor's degree.

Interested in applying?