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31 Research assistant jobs in Germany

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• Research assistant positions in Cologne (5)
• Research assistant positions in Berlin (4)
• Research assistant positions in Oldenburg (4)
• Research assistant positions in Cottbus (2)
• Research assistant positions in Hamburg (2)

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Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter (m/w/d) mit Promotionsziel im Bereich technische Mikrobiologie

Die Universität Bayreuth ist eine attraktive Campus-Universität mit hervorragendem Ruf in den Natur- und Ingenieurswissenschaften. Am Lehrstuhl für Bioprozesstechnik der Universität Bayreuth ist ab sofort eine Stelle (50 % / 75 %) alsWissenschaftl...

Scientific Project Coordinator position (m/f/d)

The climate needs bright minds. The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) addresses crucial scientific questions in the fields of global change, climate impacts and sustainable development. It is one of the world's leading research i...

Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in (w/m/d) für die strategische Entwicklung von Forschung und Transfer Wiss2404-07 | Mercator-Institut für Sprachförderung und Deutsch als Zweitsprache

Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in (w/m/d) für die strategische Entwicklung von Forschung und Transfer Das Mercator-Institut für Sprachförderung und Deutsch als Zweitsprache ist ein Institut der Un...

Research Assistant (m/f/x) or Doctoral Candidate (m/f/x) in the Field of Sustainable Business Administration

Applied Sciences for Life – the Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences provides a wide array of scientific disciplines covering all aspects of life and encompassing current crises. With approximately 5,750 students across three cam...

Research Assistant (m/f/x) or Doctoral Candidate (m/f/x) for the Sustainability Assessment of a Forest-based Bioeconomy Cluster in Uruguay

Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in (w/m/d) für die Planung, Koordinierung und Durchführung von Humanstudien

Das Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung (BfR) ist das nationale Institut, das auf der Grundlage international anerkannter wissenschaftlicher Bewertungskriterien Gutachten und Stellungnahmen zu Fragen der Lebensmittel-, Futtermittel- und Chemikalien...

Research Data Management Officer (m/f/x)

Research Fellow (75%)

The German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) / Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien is an independent Social Science research institute based in Hamburg. It analyses political, social, and economic developments in Africa, ...

Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in – Radar-Systeme

Jetzt bewerben » Ort: Cottbus Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in – Radar-Systeme Die Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.de) betreibt in Deutschland derzeit 76 Institute und Forschungs­einricht...

Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter Pflanzenproduktion (m/w/d) , Nr. 368

Willkommen an der Hochschule Anhalt, einer der forschungsstärksten Hochschulen des Landes. Im Herzen Mitteldeutschlands bieten wir als eine der Innovativen Hochschulen Forschung und Lehre auf internationalem Niveau sowie beste Studien- und Lebensq...

Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in (w/m/d) im Projekt „PROMPT! Bildungsteilhabe stärken“ Wiss2404-04 | Zentrum für Lehrer*innenbildung (ZfL)

Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in (w/m/d) im Projekt „PROMPT! Bildungsteilhabe stärken“ Zentrum für Lehrer*innenbildung (ZfL) Wir sind eine der größten und ältesten Universitäten Europas und gehör...

Scientific Officer in the research group Effect-related Analytics and Toxicogenomics (f/m/d)

The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) is the national institute which prepares expert reports and opinions on questions of food, feed and chemical safety and consumer health protection in Germany on the basis of internationally re...

Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in der Fachgruppe Wirkungsbezogene Analytik und Toxikogenomics (w/m/d)

Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in – Carbon Management und synthetische Energieträger

Jetzt bewerben » Ort: Karlsruhe Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in – Carbon Management und synthetische Energieträger Die Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.de) betreibt in Deutschland derzeit...

Biologisch-Technische*r Assistent*in TUV2404-05 | Institut für Zoologie | AG Kloppenburg

Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät Biologisch-Technische*r Assistent*in Institut für Zoologie | AG Kloppenburg Wir sind eine der größten und ältesten Universitäten Europas und gehören zu ...

Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in als HPC-Sicherheitsexpert*in Wiss2402-12 | Regionales Rechenzentrum (RRZK/ITCC)

Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in als HPC-Sicherheitsexpert*in Regionales Rechenzentrum (RRZK/ITCC) Wir sind eine der größten und ältesten Universitäten Europas und gehören zu den größten Arbeitge...

Research Associate for the Project “SPP2244” Atomic theory of excitonic effects in 2D materials § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG

Institution: Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Institute of Physical Chemistry Salary level: EGR. 13 TV-L Start date: 16.05.2024, fixed until 15.05.2027 (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance ...

PhD Position, research assistant (f/m/d) on Thermomagnetic Foil Actuation

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) – The Research University in the Helmholtz Association creates and imparts knowledge for the society and the environment. It is our goal to make significant contributions to mastering the global challenges o...

Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in (m/w/d) im Bereich der Baustoffkunde

An der HAWK Hochschule Hildesheim/Holzminden/Göttingen ist an der Fakultät Management, Soziale Arbeit, Bauen im Studienbereich Bauen am Standort Holzminden im Rahmen des Förderprogramms „Innovationen an Hochschulen“ der Volkswagen Stiftung zum 01....

Data Scientist (Nr. 024‐2024)

Das Leibniz‑Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e. V. (IPF) erarbeitet materialwissenschaftliche Innovationen für die Gebiete Ressourcensicherung, Gesundheit und Information. In fünf wissenschaftlichen Instituten, Verwaltung und Technischen Dien...

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15 Research assistant jobs in Germany

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• Research assistant positions in Berlin (3)
• Research assistant positions in Hamburg (2)
• Research assistant positions in Straubing (2)
• Research assistant positions in Ilmenau (2)
• Research assistant positions in Bonn (1)

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Scientific Project Coordinator position (m/f/d)

The climate needs bright minds. The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) addresses crucial scientific questions in the fields of global change, climate impacts and sustainable development. It is one of the world's leading research i...

Research Assistant (m/f/x) or Doctoral Candidate (m/f/x) in the Field of Sustainable Business Administration

Applied Sciences for Life – the Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences provides a wide array of scientific disciplines covering all aspects of life and encompassing current crises. With approximately 5,750 students across three cam...

Research Assistant (m/f/x) or Doctoral Candidate (m/f/x) for the Sustainability Assessment of a Forest-based Bioeconomy Cluster in Uruguay

Research assistant (f/m/d) for the planning, coordination and implementation of human studies

Research data management officer (m/f/x).

Research Fellow (75%)

The German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) / Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien is an independent Social Science research institute based in Hamburg. It analyses political, social, and economic developments in Africa, ...

Scientific Officer in the research group Effect-related Analytics and Toxicogenomics (f/m/d)

The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) is the national institute which prepares expert reports and opinions on questions of food, feed and chemical safety and consumer health protection in Germany on the basis of internationally re...

Research Associate for the Project “SPP2244” Atomic theory of excitonic effects in 2D materials § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG

Institution: Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Institute of Physical Chemistry Salary level: EGR. 13 TV-L Start date: 16.05.2024, fixed until 15.05.2027 (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance ...

PhD Position, research assistant (f/m/d) on Thermomagnetic Foil Actuation

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) – The Research University in the Helmholtz Association creates and imparts knowledge for the society and the environment. It is our goal to make significant contributions to mastering the global challenges o...

Research assistant (m/f/d) in the field of building materials science

Research Assistant: Usable Privacy (f/m/d)

The mission of the Berlin Institute of Health at Charité (BIH) is medical translation: transferring biomedical research findings into novel approaches to personalized prediction, prevention, diagnostics and therapies and, conversely, using clinica...

Research Technician (f/m/x) Immunregulation Group as Part-Time Job

Code 1304/2024/4 Join the research group of Dr Melania Capasso in part time (40%). The Capasso lab is interested in how myeloid immune cells change with age and the impact this has on neurodegenerative diseases. Your tasks Supporting the group in ...

Research Assistant / Postdoc Position (f/m/x) Wiss2404-06 | Cologne Institute for Information Systems - Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences

Research Assistant / Postdoc Position (f/m/x) Cologne Institute for Information Systems We are one of the largest and oldest universities in Europe and one of the most important employers in our re...

Research Associate (f/m/d)

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Employment in Moscow

At a Glance:

• To find work in Russia’s capital, ask your current employer about a company transfer or check out a Russian job site.
• The work permit process is long and complicated, so start early and be patient!
• Your employer will take care of your social security contributions, although we would recommend acquiring private health insurance in addition to this.
• Russia has double-taxation treaties with a number of countries, so check if this applies to you.

Moscow is Russia’s undisputed economic and financial center. Greater Moscow’s workforce produces over a quarter of Russia’s entire GDP. With an unemployment rate of just 1.3% in 2017, the capital has the lowest unemployment rate in all of Russia.

Many of Russia’s largest companies have their headquarters and the majority of their staff working in Moscow. Nearly all multinational corporations which have entered the Russian market are based in the city as well. This makes Moscow an attractive option for expats from all over the world.

As the city is Russia’s capital and major political center, another large share of the expatriates in Moscow are diplomatic staff, foreign correspondents, and employees of cultural institutions. There is also a high demand for foreign native speakers working as language teachers.

Moscow’s Main Industries

Moscow’s economy has changed drastically since Soviet times, when the city was reliant on its manufacturing and engineering activities. Nowadays, the service sector employs many Muscovites, thanks to the city’s growing tourism and retail industries. Moscow is also Russia’s financial center: it is home to the Moscow Exchange (the national stock exchange) and almost all of the country’s major banks, including Sberbank, which is the largest in Eastern Europe.

Despite the decline in Moscow’s manufacturing sector, the city is still a major industrial center of Russia and home to the national headquarters of many major companies, with mechanical engineering, food processing, and research and development (R&D) being the most prominent sectors.

Looking for a Job: Search Wisely

Depending on your background and qualifications, realizing your dream of working in Moscow may or may not be easy to fulfill. There is a high demand for foreign experts, but it is generally limited to specific sectors. Skills in the fields of construction, business development, IT, and finance are much sought after.

Your most promising option for working in Moscow is to check directly with companies from your home country or multinationals in your field which are doing business in Russia, as these are the most likely to hire expats.

Alternatively, there are many online recruitment consultancies which can help you find a job in the capital to match your qualifications. If you would like to go job-hunting on your own, you might find the following websites useful:

• The Moscow Times Career Center
• SuperJob.ru (website in Russian)
• HeadHunter.ru
• JobsinMoscow

Remember that due to work permit quotas, locally advertised jobs may not always be an option for expats.

Moscow: Work Permits and Social Security

Priorities: work permits.

Getting the necessary work permit for Russia is a complex and time-consuming procedure. The country has a quota regulation for foreign workers. Companies wishing to employ foreign staff have to submit an application specifying the number and nationality of employees they wish to hire a year in advance.

If a potential employer’s request to hire foreign employees is granted, job vacancies have to be registered with the authorities. If no local candidate has been found within a month, the company receives a corporate permit. Now, the application for an individual work permit can be filed. This requires translated evidence of qualifications and a health certificate. In a best-case scenario, this process takes three months.

An exception to this lengthy process, however, is in the highly qualified specialist category, which is not subject to quotas or corporate permit requirements. Highly qualified specialists are foreign professionals in a particular sector, and eligibility for this category depends on their wage. If working in the educational or scientific fields, you need to earn more than 1 million RUB (approx. 17,600 USD as of 2017) per year, and this rises to 2 million RUB (35,300 USD) if working in any other sector. However, if you are planning on working in one of Russia’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs) , you only need to be earning 700,000 RUB (12,300 USD) per year. Visas for highly qualified specialists are issued for up to three years at a time, with an option to extend it for a further three years. The visa simply requires an application to the state application body, and the authorities must consider it within 14 days.

It’s a Different Story for CIS Nationals

Unlike other nationals, workers from Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries do not need to go through such a lengthy and complex process. They need to apply for a work patent within 30 days of their arrival in Russia, and have 30 days in which to confirm their knowledge of the Russian language, history, and legislation in an exam. Only once the exam has been passed can they receive the work patent.

  After receiving the patent, they have 60 days to find local employment. They can then work for up to twelve months, and the patent is renewable once.

Everything You Need to Know about Taxation

All expats working in Moscow are liable to pay Russian income tax. Non-residents are taxed only on their income from Russian sources. In this case, the tax rate for all types of income is 30%.

If you live in Russia for at least 183 days during a 12-month period, you are considered a resident under Russian taxation law. Tax residents are taxed on all their income, including income from non-Russian sources. Since the tax reform of 2001, there is a flat income tax rate of 13% for most types of incomes.

One exception is the abovementioned highly qualified specialist immigration category. Expats who have entered the country on this visa are eligible for the standard personal income tax rate of 13%, even before officially becoming a Russian tax resident. Additionally, Russia has signed double taxation treaties with a number of countries .

The Social Security System in Moscow

Everyone employed in Russia must be insured through the social security system — however, it is up to your employer to pay the contributions, so you do not have to worry about this responsibility. Social security in Russia is fairly comprehensive, covering unemployment, unexpected sickness, and an old-age pension, among other things. However,  we would recommend getting additional private health insurance on top of this, as the country’s state medical facilities leave a lot to be desired.

Professional Qualifications for Moscow

Teaching english as a foreign language.

Teaching English as a foreign language is a very popular option for young people who would like to gain some international experience in Moscow as well as native speakers who cannot find a position in their original profession. In recent years, a large number of private language institutions have sprung up all across the city. The demand for foreign language teachers is continually high, and chances are good for native speakers of languages such as English, French, Spanish, or German to find a teaching position.

On the downside, teacher salaries are usually not the most competitive. Before you accept a teaching post, carefully check the conditions you are offered. Finally, research the reputation of your potential employer — stories of scams are quite frequent.

Language Skills: Don’t Expect Too Much

English skills are a lot less common in Moscow than they are in many other European capitals. The average taxi driver or shop assistant probably knows a couple of English words at the very most. To make daily life easier, it is strongly recommended to learn at least some basic Russian for your life in Moscow.

In the business world, on the other hand, English is more widely spoken. Some positions, especially those in Russian companies, require knowledge of both Russian and English. For those working for one of the many multinationals, however, fluency in just English is often sufficient.

How to Behave in the Moscow Business World

In the Moscow business world, assertiveness and patience are assets in meetings and negotiations. Although meetings should be arranged well in advance, it is not unusual for them to be rearranged with short notice. Punctuality is not as important as elsewhere, and side conversations in meetings are acceptable. If circumstances are favorable, business deals may be concluded extremely spontaneously. Expect things to go a lot slower, though, when dealing with government agencies.

Dress formally and conservatively while in Moscow. Pay attention to your shoes and make sure they are always polished. The shoes are what many Russians will look at first when sizing up a new acquaintance.

A thing which often confuses newcomers is the use of Russian names. Every person in Russia has three names: a first name, a patronymic (a middle name derived from the father’s first name), and a family name. In formal situations, people should be addressed by their title and last name. For closer acquaintances and business relations, however, calling someone by their first name and patronymic is both affectionate and polite.

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Software engineer or data scientist (python) in climate system modeling (m/f/d).

• Bremerhaven
• Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres

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Research assistant for AAI and federated services project ROCK-IT

• Hamburg (DE)
• German TV-AVH

For our location in Hamburg we are seeking: Research assistant for AAI and federated services project ROCK-IT Limited: 2 years | Starting date: ea...

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