Research Assistant (m/f/d) - Keyword: 47-2025 wissMA LONAVE -

The LONAVE - Guiding, Navigating and Networking project aims to analyze and further develop the conditions for successful education and sustainable development (ESD) in schools in rural areas of Saxony. Based on previous findings with support programs (ESD pilot program), the focus is on the investigation of successful intervention measures, indicators and the understanding of education for sustainable development.
The aim is the further scientific development of ESD in rural areas. The focus is on conducting three qualitative case studies at different schools in rural areas of Saxony with expert interviews and group discussions. The focus will be on the findings of the pilot program as well as on innovative approaches, adequate indicators of a long-term increased visibility and effectiveness of ESD in rural areas.

The work includes the following tasks in particular:

• Organization, implementation and evaluation of two qualitative workshops with the state coordination office with a focus on reflecting on previous experiences as well as an extensive document analysis and literature research,
• Organization, implementation and evaluation of three qualitative case studies (expert interviews, egocentric qualitative network analyses) and group discussions with volunteers in Saxon schools in rural areas, including the necessary approvals and data protection regulations,
• Evaluation of the collected data and summary of the scientific findings into recommendations for action and their communicative validation,
• Documentation, reporting, dissemination of project content,
• Project coordination and public relations,
• Supporting the project management in project administration,
• Cooperation with teachers and students.

The following knowledge and skills are required

• Completed academic university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in a relevant subject (e.g. educational sciences, social sciences, social work, childhood education, teaching degree),
• Sound knowledge of qualitative social science research methods (data collection and data analysis),
• Ability to work on projects independently, in a structured and cooperative manner,
• Very good written and oral communication skills in German and good communication skills in English.

In addition, the following are desirable

• Initial experience with research in educational contexts,
• Experience in project management,
• Knowledge of the Saxon school system.

What you bring with you

• strong communication skills,
• Independent way of working,
• Confident handling of common text and data processing programs and digital media,
• a keen interest in education for sustainable development and scientific tasks
• a flexible and interdisciplinary way of thinking.

We offer you

• an interesting and challenging field of activity in a qualified, open-minded and committed team,
• flexible and family-friendly working hours as well as opportunities for mobile working within the framework of the relevant service agreements of the HSZG,
• personal and professional development opportunities through targeted training and further education,
• attractive social benefits (company pension scheme, annual special payment, capital-forming benefits),
• company health management with offers for workplace health promotion and
• the opportunity to use a job ticket.