We invite applications for the following position:
PERSONAL ASSISTANT (M/F/D)
TO THE ACADEMIC DIRECTORS
THE NEW INSTITUTE is a mission-driven Institute of Advanced Study and a platform
for change. Based in Hamburg, the Institute was initiated in response to the most pressing
ecological, economic, social, and political challenges of the 21st Century. It aims to develop
concepts for systemic change. THE NEW INSTITUTE provides an inspiring environment
for thoroughly rethinking commonly held beliefs based on critical inquiry and combining
different fields of knowledge
YOUR TASKS
- Coordinate and prepare briefings and presentations for meetings
- E-mail communication with prospective fellows, academic leaders, and practitioners
- Collect and analyse data on prospective fellows and speakers
- Draft minutes and documents for the Governing and Advisory Board
- Prepare presentations and regular updates on institutional developments
OUR REQUIREMENTS
- Excellent master’s degree in any field of the Humanities or Social Sciences, ideally with
a completed PhD
- Strong interest in current political, economic, ecological, and social debates
- Outstanding analytical skills combined with a high degree of solution-oriented efficiency
and effectiveness
- Expertise in MS-Office and LaTeX or comparable presentation software
- Native language level in English and German speaking and writing
- Flexibility with respect to working hours
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
- Being part of an emerging new institute for advanced studies dedicated to social change
- Working with globally distinguished research fellows and practitioners from the arts,
business, politics, and technology
- Ahigh degree to work independently and on your own responsibility
- An attractive and international work environment in the city of Hamburg
We look forward to your application including a letter of motivation, CV, certificates,
references, salary expectations and your earliest start date. Please send your application in
a single PDF document no larger than 10 MB to
jobs@thenew.institute. Questions can be
directed to
anna.katsman@thenew.institute or
wilhelm.krull@thenew.institute
THE NEW INSTITUTE encourages diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability,
sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.