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Student Assistant position (m/f/d)

PIK

Location
Not provided by source · Germany
Application deadline
6 November 2026
Field of work
Administration & policy
Contract
See original vacancy
Listing language
DE
Last checked
25 October 2026

Education and experience

Passages from the published notice. Read the original vacancy for complete eligibility and application conditions.

Experience

Preferred

  • • Coding experience, ideally in Python, and experience with code management (e.g. GitHub)
  • • Experiences with Claude Code are beneficial

Job description

Tätigkeitsprofil:

Key responsibilities:

• Strategic foresight for the ramp-up of Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) in the EU • Support with the development of a numerical policy model for the power sector, industry, and CDR • Data analysis of potentials and cost both for abatement and CDR in different countries

Anforderungsprofil:

You are a Bachelor or Master student, enrolled at a German university, and ideally meet the following requirements:

• Background in economics, (industrial/environmental) engineering, or natural sciences • Strong interest in policy analysis and design • Coding experience, ideally in Python, and experience with code management (e.g. GitHub) • Experiences with Claude Code are beneficial • Experience with PyPSA or a similar optimization model would be ideal • Background knowledge on EU climate policy, specifically on the EU ETS is beneficial

We expect:

• The ability to work independently and on your own initiative • A methodical and systematic approach • Structured and goal-oriented thinking • Capacity to familiarise yourself quickly with new topics • Creativity and openness to new approaches • A high level of competence in oral and written German and English • Reliability, engagement, and a high level of motivation • Capacity for teamwork

Original vacancy: PIK · Description checked 20 October 2026

The original vacancy sets the qualifications, nationality rules, pay, required languages and exact closing time. Read the full notice before applying.