interface is looking for two student assistants for the programme "Global Chip Dynamics" (m/f/d)

interface is an independent expert organisation specialising in information technology and public policy. Our goal is to ensure that political decision-makers have the expertise and ideas necessary to create policies and make decisions that put the public interest first. 

Our Global Chip Dynamics Programme provides in-depth analysis and policy recommendations aimed at strengthening Europe’s role in the global semiconductor value chain. With a focus on technological competitiveness and sustainability, we identify and address transnational interdependencies while fostering international cooperation. Our goal is to secure Europe’s continued relevance and indispensability in this foundational industry by adopting a holistic approach that prioritizes effective, long-term policymaking in the public interest. 

We are currently seeking two student assistants to support the programme starting in August/September 2025 (8–12 hours per week). The position can be done remotely and offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience at the intersection of technology policy, geopolitics, and sustainability. 

• Apply quantitative or qualitative research methods to understand and analyse current pressing topics and policy debates. 

• Collect and process quantitative data (basic knowledge of Excel is sufficient).

• Support the writing and publishing process of policy analyses and data briefs. 

• Support in preparing and implementing expert workshops and interviews. 

• You are currently enrolled at a university or university of applied sciences (remote work possible). 

• You live and work in Germany. 

• You are a team player yet work autonomous and with precision and foresight. 

• You enjoy (technical) research deep dives, typically conducted independently. 

• You understand and ideally have previous experience with data, such as data collection, data processing, and data analysis. 

• You have experience in research through internships or academia.  

• You are open to working on a remote team.  

• You are proficient in spoken and written English (C2 level).

• You get to know the methods and ways of working at an innovative, internationally operating think tank. 

• Flexible working hours and locations. 

• A team that supports each other, shows consideration, takes a positive culture of mistakes as well as diversity and equality seriously.     

• Opportunities and internal formats for lively exchange in a small, highly motivated team with lots of expertise in technology and politics. 

• A salary of €754/month for a 12h-work week  

• A monthly mobile office allowance of €20/month. 

• A student employment contract, which can be extended to a maximum of two years 

• Support from our Diversity Officer for issues relating to gender, diversity and equality. 

We welcome applications from people regardless of age, ethnic origin and nationality, gender and gender identity, physical and mental ability, religion and belief, sexual orientation and social background. We also encourage people from ethnic minorities and other groups that are underrepresented in civil society organizations to apply.  

The application deadline is the 27th of June 2025. Please apply with a short cover letter (one page), a CV and relevant certificates (without application photo, one PDF document) and your possible starting date at https://www.interface-eu.org/jobs. The selection interviews will take place after the application deadline.  

If you have any questions, please contact Rosa Pelser-Strehlau at personal@interface-eu.org 

interface is an independent expert organisation specialising in information technology and public policy. Our goal is to ensure that political decision-makers have the expertise and ideas necessary to create policies and make decisions that put the public interest first. We provide analysis and ideas to decision-makers and the public across Europe on issues such as artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, platform oversight, global chip dynamics and government surveillance. To produce analysis and advice that matters to policymakers, our experts combine a deep understanding of technology with practical experience of how government processes work.