The Institute of Medical Biometry and Statistics is looking as soon as possible for a
Student Assistant for SMART Master Lab Organization (m/f/d)
The Collaborative Research Center (CRC) 1597 Small Data at the Institute of Medical Biometry and Statistics brings together researchers from a variety of disciplines, including statistics, mathematics, computer science, and biomedicine, to tackle the challenges of data analysis in small data settings. Withing the CRC we have a structured doctoral program called SMART. We are currently seeking a motivated Student Assistant to aid in coordinating the SMART Master Lab Program and other SMART related tasks. The Master Lab program allows Master’s students to gain hands-on experience working on collaborative projects under the supervision of leading professors from various faculties at the University of Freiburg.
We offer:
- hands-on experience in coordinating a dynamic research program
- Insights into research and research management
- an intercultural and interdisciplinary work environment
Your role:
- you will support the coordination of the SMART Master Lab, ensuring smooth communication and organization for students and faculty alike
- assist in preparing communication materials related to Master Lab recruitment (visuals/posters, website and linked in post)
- maintain and update databases or spreadsheets tracking student applications and required documentation
- track project timelines (Kick off, progress seminars, etc.), deadlines, and deliverables
- Monitor, organize, and respond to email correspondence in a timely manner
- tracking, organizing and coordinating student participation in SMART Master Lab events
- general administrative support, such as scheduling meetings and maintaining documentation
Your qualifications:
- good organizational and communication skills
- detail-oriented and reliable with a proactive mindset
- ability to work independently with prior instructions and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- proficiency in English (German is an asset)
- prior experience with event organization, coordination or administrative task
- confidence handling communication with diverse stakeholders
- interest in interdisciplinary research and collaboration
Desirable (Not Mandatory):
- experience with survey platforms such as REDCAP
- basic familiarity with scripting (e.g. simple form logic in REDCap)
- experience in academic environments
The working hours will be ideally 40 hours per month, and the employment contract will initially be for one year, with possibility of extension.
Interested? We look forward to receiving your application via our online portal by September 1, 2025!
For questions, please contact Iván Acevedo via email:
bemb.smalldatacareer@uniklinik-freiburg.de
