Student Research Assistant

vor 1 Woche


Berlin, Deutschland Max Planck Institute for Human Development Vollzeit

**Max Planck Institute for Human Development** - **Center for Adaptive Rationality**:

- Der Forschungsbereich für Adaptive Rationalität (ARC) vereint eine interdisziplinäre, internationale Forschergruppe, die sich aus Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftlern der Psychologie, Neurowissenschaften, Ökonomie, Philosophie, Biologie und Mathematik zusammensetzt. Wir untersuchen, wie Menschen und andere Lebewesen - ausgestattet mit begrenzten kognitiven Ressourcen - in der Welt und im Gedächtnis nach Informationen suchen und wie sie Entscheidungen treffen, wenn wenig Zeit für sorgfältiges Nachdenken bleibt.

Student Research Assistant

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- The Center for Adaptive Rationality directed by Ralph Hertwig at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development (Berlin) is seeking applicants for a position as Student Research Assistant to support our ongoing research project on transformative life decision making processes of “civic heroes” whom we define as those engaging, without formal obligation, in acts striving to improve society at a significant cost to themselves.

**Working field**:
**Requirements**:

- Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program at a German university (sociology, gender studies, media and communication studies, political science, information science, cognitive science, psychology or related field).
- Strong personal motivation, commitment and ability to work independently
- Excellent English proficiency. German or other languages are a plus
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
- Strong academic interest in decision-making processes
- Familiarity with qualitative and/or quantitative data analysis techniques

**What we offer**:

- The opportunity to join an international and interdisciplinary research group at the Center for Adaptive Rationality.
- The chance to work with a research team investigating transformative decision making processes and potentially write a Bachelor's or Master's thesis on the topic.

**How to apply**:
(1) A short motivation letter, outlining your research interest and why you think you are suitable for this position
(2) A copy of your Curriculum Vitae without a photo
(3) A copy of relevant school/university certificates
(4) If available, evidence of academic achievement


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