Job advertisement: Student assistant (all genders) for the project “Reproduction, Labor, Aesthetics. Breastfeeding and Literature in the Long Nineteenth Century”
The Leibniz Center for Literary and Cultural Research (ZfL) is a humanities institute for literary research in interdisciplinary contexts that draws from a cultural studies framework. It is part of the Humanities Centers Berlin e.V. (GWZ).
The ZfL is seeking a student assistant (all genders) for the project “Reproduction, Labor, Aesthetics. Breastfeeding and Literature in the Long Nineteenth Century.” The position comprises 20 hours per month. Compensation corresponds to the minimum wage of the state of Berlin. The start date is April 1, 2027, and is initially fixed-term until March 31, 2029.
Tasks
- Literature searches
- Proofreading and editing
- Formatting manuscripts according to style guidelines
- Support for teaching activities (e.g., setting up Moodle courses and carrying out literature searches)
- Assistance with the organization and delivery of academic events
Requirements
- Enrollment in a degree program at a university
- Experience conducting literature searches
- Experience in proofreading and editing
- German proficiency (CEFR C2)
- English proficiency (minimum CEFR B2)
- Desirable: experience with artificial intelligence tools, particularly for semantic searches and literature searches
Application materials should include
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Copies of degree certificates and other relevant qualifications
Please submit your application by December 11, 2026 exclusively in electronic form as a single PDF file to Dr. Pola Groß (bewerbungen@zfl-berlin.org), using the subject line “SHK Reproduktion, Arbeit, Ästhetik.” Interviews are expected to take place between January 11 and 15, 2027.
The ZfL is committed to equal opportunities and gender equality and supports the reconciliation of work and family life. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration in cases of equal qualification.
By applying for this position, applicants consent to the processing and storage of their personal data for the purpose of the recruitment process in accordance with Article 13 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).