About the opportunity
The Dean’s Office of the Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Ruhr-Universität Bochum serves as the strategic management and administrative body for the faculty. The Public Relations and Course Marketing department manages internal and external communications between the faculty and target groups across science, industry, and schools. The position involves supporting social media channels, creating multimedia content, and analyzing campaign performance.
Salary and benefits
- Hourly wage of 15.20 EUR
- Independent work with room for ideas and creative input
- A small, dedicated team with short decision-making paths
- Opportunity to help shape the faculty's social media presence from the ground up
- A varied range of tasks
- Flexible working hours agreed upon in consultation
Who can apply?
- Enrolled student, preferably in chemistry, biochemistry, communication science, media science, journalism, marketing, social sciences, or a comparable degree program
- Interest in the subjects of chemistry, biochemistry, and sustainable chemistry
- Experience with social media platforms, especially Instagram, TikTok, and Reddit
- Experience and very good skills in creating relevant and target-group-oriented content with a strong sense for communication and storytelling
- Very good command of German in spoken and written form
- Creativity, joy in communication, and an independent, structured way of working
- Knowledge of Canva and image/video editing programs is advantageous
Required documents
- Cover letter
- Tabular CV
- Certificates (e.g., work certificates, degree certificates, training certificates)
When to apply
- Application deadline is November 6, 2026
- Employment begins at the earliest possible date
How to apply
- Prepare your application documents including cover letter, CV, and certificates
- Submit your application online quoting reference number ANR 6154 via the Ruhr-Universität Bochum online application portal
Additional information
- The employment is structured as a student assistant role in accordance with § 6 of the Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act (WissZeitVG).
- The appointment is fixed-term for 1 year with a workload of 6 to 8 hours per week.
- Travel, accommodation, and interview expenses cannot be reimbursed.
- Ruhr-Universität Bochum explicitly encourages applications from women and people with disabilities.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Enrolled students in communication, journalism, marketing, or scientific disciplines looking to gain hands-on digital marketing and social media management experience.
- Candidates with creative content creation skills who enjoy storytelling and managing platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
- Students needing a flexible part-time role of 6-8 hours per week that integrates well with an active academic schedule.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is limited to a fixed duration of one year and a part-time workload of 6-8 hours weekly.
- Very good proficiency in German (spoken and written) is required for content creation and faculty communications.
- Interview travel expenses are not covered by the university, which is a factor for applicants outside the local area.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position offers a practical way for university students to build professional competencies in social media marketing, target group analysis, and content creation within an academic environment while maintaining flexibility for their studies.
Our take
Students enrolled at university with a background in communication, marketing, or related scientific fields who want flexible part-time digital media experience should strongly consider applying before November 6, 2026.
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