Work with Us
ALLEA e.V. is the European Federation of Academies of Sciences and Humanities, representing more than 60 academies from 40 EU and non-EU countries. ALLEA operates at the interface of science, policy, and society and acts on behalf of its members to promote science as a global public good, facilitate scientific collaboration across borders and disciplines, improve the conditions for research, provide the best independent and interdisciplinary science advice, and strengthen the role of science in society.
Our small, internationally minded secretariat in Berlin works at the intersection of science, policy, and communication. We collaborate with leading researchers, institutions, and policymakers across Europe and beyond, working on topics that range from research integrity and open science to artificial intelligence, democratic resilience, and science advice.
If you are committed to the role of science in society and want to contribute to that work in a dynamic, international environment, we would be glad to hear from you.
Open Positions
Below you can see our current list of open positions here at ALLEA. To apply, open the position by clicking on it and read through the requirements before sending the requested material to the appropriate email address for submission. Please be aware of location, contract type, and application dealine when preparing and submitting your application.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, we are only able to respond to candidates whose profiles are relevant to our current or anticipated needs.
Communications Student Assistant
For our Berlin office, we are seeking a versatile and committed
Communications Student Assistant
to join its team in Berlin as soon as possible for initially twelve months, with possibility of renewal, and with a weekly average workload of 19.5 hours. The hourly remuneration is in accordance with the Tarifvertrag für studentische Beschäftigte (TV Stud III), Berlin.
Your role:
You will work closely with other staff members to support the effective communication of our projects and activities, and to further strengthen the visibility of ALLEA in the scientific and policy community throughout Europe and beyond. You will be supporting the day-to-day management of communications tasks within an international network.
Regular support of ALLEA’s communications activities:
- Support in establishing and maintaining media contact databases, creating stakeholder outreach lists, and designing strategies to communicate ALLEA’s work.
- Assist the communications team in drafting website posts and press releases, and in the day-to-day management of social media channels and blog
- Help prepare, edit, proofread, and layout ALLEA newsletters, publications, leaflets, etc.
- Support the team with preparation, execution, and follow-up of digital, hybrid or in-person public events as well as working group and committee meetings.
- Media monitoring, project administration and general office tasks are also part of this role.
What we are looking for:
- Be a graduate student enrolled in a university programme for at least 12 months after starting the ALLEA position, preferably in a communications-related field (communications or media studies, journalism, marketing, etc.), or in other social science fields (international relations, sociology, political science, etc.) with a strong interest in communications.
- Have an excellent command of English in speaking and writing; other language skills are an asset.
- Have advanced computer skills, particularly MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), experience with MS Office 365 and/or Zoom are an asset.
- Ideally have experience with Canva, AI software, WordPress and Adobe InDesign (experience with Photoshop and Premiere are also valuable) or be very motivated to learn the technical aspects of these programmes.
- Have very good organisational skills, hands-on approach, and a keen eye for detail; ability to work independently and in a team; flexibility with regards to working in an office setting or remotely as needed.
- Have an interest in ALLEA’s areas of expertise (international relations, public policy, scientific collaboration, science communications, research policy, scientific advice to policymaking, etc.)
What we offer:
- International working environment as part of a committed team with flat hierarchies.
- Options to work flexibly between our office facilities in the centre of Berlin and remotely.
- Employment contract follows regulations of German TV-L collective agreement, overtime compensation, and 31 annual leave days on a 5-day week base (including 24 and 31 December).
- Job ticket subsidy of 40 Euro per month (Deutschlandticket) and company pension scheme subsidy (bAV).
How to apply
ALLEA promotes equal opportunities and diversity. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations and abilities. Further information can be found on our website.
Please send your application (cover letter, CV and, if applicable, further references) in one single PDF document until 15 October to recruitment@allea.org. Applications will be processed on a rolling basis.
If you have any questions, please contact: Lydia Götze, ALLEA HR and Administration Officer | recruitment@allea.org | Phone: 030 206 066-500
What We Offer
Working at ALLEA means being part of a lean, mission-driven team at the heart of European science policy. We offer:
- A collaborative, international working environment at our secretariat in Berlin
- Meaningful work on science policy, research integrity, and public engagement with science
- Regular interaction with leading researchers, academies, and European institutions
- Professional development opportunities across a broad range of science policy topics
- A commitment to flexible working and work-life balance
About Working in Berlin
ALLEA’s secretariat is based in Berlin, one of Europe’s most vibrant and internationally diverse cities. Our offices are centrally located and well connected by public transport. Berlin offers a high quality of life, a rich cultural scene, and a welcoming environment for international professionals.
For international candidates, ALLEA can provide support and guidance on relocation and visa processes where applicable.
ALLEA is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse team and welcome applications from candidates regardless of background, nationality, gender, or other characteristics.


