Graduate Student Research Assistant, Team Assessing Survey Data Quality (DE/EN) (SHK_SDM_2026_024)

About This Opportunity

Our talent team at Get A Job.ai is representing a confidential social science research organization in Mannheim that is seeking a Graduate Student Research Assistant. This is a part-time position (40 hours per month) supporting cutting-edge work at the intersection of survey methodology and artificial intelligence.

You will join a team focused on evaluating the quality of AI-generated survey data, helping to build systematic approaches for detecting issues in synthetic datasets. This role offers hands-on experience developing data quality pipelines and working with advanced statistical methods in a research environment.

Responsibilities

• Co-develop a data quality analysis pipeline using R and Python, integrating existing packages and creating new workflows
• Collect, process, and analyze AI-generated survey data
• Conduct literature and software research on evaluation metrics for synthetic data and data quality assessment
• Prepare documentation and presentations for research findings
• Provide administrative support for AI-related survey research projects and services

What We're Looking For

• Strong programming skills in R (Python experience is a plus)
• Solid knowledge of statistical concepts and methods, both theoretical and applied
• Experience processing and analyzing social science data
• Reliable, rigorous, and independent approach to problem-solving
• Proficiency in English (German knowledge is advantageous)
• Current enrollment in a Master's program at the intersection of social and data science, such as Social Data Science, Computational Social Science, Big Data, or a quantitative-focused Social Sciences program (Sociology, Political Science, etc.)

How We Work With You

Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our recruiting team will screen applications and conduct initial interviews. Qualified candidates will then be submitted to our client for consideration. Please do not attempt to contact the client directly, as all communication should flow through our team to ensure a smooth process.

Pay

This is a temporary, part-time position offering 40 hours per month. Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process.

Equal Opportunity: Get A Job.ai is committed to inclusive hiring practices and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.