About the opportunity
The Chair of Product Development / Department 2.5 University Sports at the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Ruhr-Universität Bochum is offering a part-time student assistant position (5 hours per week). The chair’s focus includes water supply, wastewater drainage, and wastewater purification in national and international contexts. As a student assistant, you will support teaching activities, help prepare and conduct lectures and exercises, lead tutorials, host office hours, and grade homework assignments. The position is limited to 1 year and governed by the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz (WissZeitVG).
Salary and benefits
- Employment at one of Germany's largest universities within the University Alliance Ruhr
- Hourly wage of €15.20
- Qualified onboarding and training
- Collaboration in a dedicated and appreciative team
Who can apply?
- Enrolled students without a university degree
- Applicants must be studying Environmental Engineering (UI with a Civil Engineering specialization) or Civil Engineering (BI)
- Applicants must have already successfully passed the course 'Grundzüge der Siwawi und kommunale Abwasserreinigung'
Required documents
- Cover letter
- Tabular curriculum vitae
- Certificates (e.g., employment certificates, degree certificates, training certificates)
When to apply
- Apply by October 4, 2026, referencing ANR 6090
- Start date: As soon as possible
How to apply
- Prepare your application documents including a cover letter, CV, and relevant certificates
- Submit your application through the official online application portal referencing ANR 6090
Additional information
- The position is part-time at 5 hours per week and limited to 1 year under § 6 WissZeitVG.
- The workplace is located in Bochum, Germany.
- Travel costs, accommodation costs, loss of earnings, or other interview expenses cannot be reimbursed.
- For further information, contact Frau Krieter at +49 234 32 23049.
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 specifically in Environmental Engineering with a Civil Engineering specialization or Civil Engineering at Ruhr-Universität Bochum.
- Students who have already successfully passed the course 'Grundzüge der Siwawi und kommunale Abwasserreinigung'.
- Individuals looking for low-commitment, part-time academic employment to gain teaching and tutoring experience.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is strictly limited to 1 year under the WissZeitVG and requires a commitment of only 5 hours per week.
- The workplace is located on-site in Bochum, Germany, and travel costs or interview expenses cannot be reimbursed.
- Applicants must verify if they meet all formal enrollment requirements before applying through the online portal.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This short-term, paid student assistant position offers a practical way for eligible engineering students at Ruhr-Universität Bochum to gain valuable teaching, grading, and tutoring experience in water supply and wastewater treatment without disrupting their primary coursework.
Our take
Enrolled civil or environmental engineering students who meet the prerequisite course requirement and want a modest, flexible campus teaching role should apply, while those seeking full-time employment or positions outside Bochum will find it less suitable.
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