Enrollment in a social science degree program (preferably political science, sociology, data science, or a related discipline); at least in the third semester of a BA program or enrolled in an MA Very good skills in handling quantitative data and extensive experience with at least one statistical software package (preferably R or Stata) Ability to conduct literature searches and prepare concise summaries of scientific work Strong interest in survey research, political sociology, comparative politics, and/or public opinion research Excellent written and spoken English A careful, well-organized, and reliable working style, with the ability to work independently but also in a team Desirable qualifications: Knowledge in questionnaire design Experience in (cross-national) survey analysis

Support the preparation of the PALS 2.0 survey, including questionnaire development, documentation, and quality assurance Assist with data preparation and preliminary analyses based on PALS 1.0 and other comparative datasets Conduct literature and background research on survey items, measurement concepts, and thematic modules Help organize internal and international workshops, including preparing materials and taking minutes Additional general student assistant tasks