Student Assistant for Agroforestry Research & Digital Tools (SustAgri Project) (m/f/d)

The SustAgri project promotes agroforestry in the Mediterranean region considering the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem (WEFE) nexus. Using participatory research methods, the project develops practical tools to support farmers in planning agroforestry systems. These include a catalogue of traditional and innovative approaches, training materials, a planning web application, and a handbook on business models and financing.

As a student assistant, you will support both project management activities and the development of an online catalogue of agroforestry solutions. There is also the opportunity to complete a final thesis within the project. 

Your tasks:

• Conduct content research on agroforestry and contribute to a systematic literature review. 
• Support the development and maintenance of the online agroforestry catalogue (content creation and data entry). 
• Assist in project management tasks, including participation in internal and consortium meetings, writing meeting minutes, and supporting collaboration with project partners (e.g., support the fix of smaller technical problems and communication). 

Optional Opportunities:

• Contribute to frontend development of the project website or web app. 
• Complete a master’s thesis within the project. 

Your profile:

• Candidates must be enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program, preferably Forestry, Agronomy, Environmental Science, Computer Science, or a related relevant field
• Excellent English language skills are required (C1)
• Basic Python skills (please indicate experience level)
• Ability to work independently, systematically, and with attention to detail
• Identification with the RLI Values
• Residence and right of abode in Germany is required
• Interest in Tunisia/Algeria/Italy and cross-cultural research contexts

The following experiences are a plus but not must: 

• Experience in Frontend Web Development 
• Arab language skills 
• French language skills 

What we offer:

• Friendly and open working atmosphere in a young, interdisciplinary team (around 85 people currently work at RLI, including around 25 students)
• A transparent and participative corporate culture
• Location on the Adlershof science campus with excellent public transport connections
• Possibility of mobile working / flexible working hours without core hours and flexible working locations within Germany by arrangement
• Vacation days according to statutory vacation entitlement
• RLI Christmas party / end-of-year party - a highlight for all employees
• Internal training opportunities and professional support / further development
• Regular RLI days at Tempelhofer Feld or other locations with a wide range of workshops
• Participation in the Adlershof health network - free impulses as part of company health management

Summary:

• Start of work on 01.08.2026 or by arrangement
• Contract duration minimum 6 months
• Between 40 and 60 hours per month possible by arrangement
• Remuneration with a gross hourly rate of €15.50 per hour

Are you interested in this position?

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We look forward to receiving your application!

Anbieter:

Reiner Lemoine Institut gGmbH
Research Area "Off-Grid Systems"
Rudower Chaussee 12
12489 Berlin
Deutschland

Ansprechpartner/in:

Michaela Weiske

Telefon:

030 1208434- -10

E-Mail:

[email protected]

Online-Bewerbung:

Sonstiges:

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(Ursprünglich) veröffentlicht am:

06.07.2026

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