We are currently accepting applications for a summer internship at our New York office, starting May 15 or June 1 to August 31, 2020.

The internship involves assisting with organizing the 20th Annual GAIN Conference of German Researchers – the largest forum for German PhD students, postdocs, and professors working in North America. A significant portion of the conference consists of a large career fair with over 100 exhibitors from all areas of the German research landscape.

Duties will entail a wide spectrum of tasks from helping with web site content www.gain-network.org, social media activity as well as organizational and planning activities.

We are looking for applicants who

  • Are fluent in English and have some German language skills
  • Have an interest in higher education and science policy
  • Like working in an office environment and are highly organized

 

Applicants must have a valid US work permit. We cannot sponsor a visa.

Interns will receive a stipend of $750/month.

Application deadline: March 30, 2020

Please send your CV and a motivation letter in English or German with the subject line “GAIN Internship 2020” to:

Solveig Berkman, Senior Administrative Officer at berkman@daad.org