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RISE worldwide 2016: Host a DAAD-funded Intern! ►► Tweet us your #90yearsDAAD Emoji Story! ◄◄ Job Opportunity at the German Center for Research and Innovation
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August 28, 2015

RISE worldwide 2016: Host a DAAD-funded Intern!

RISE worldwide allows research groups, laboratories and PhD candidates to host German students in the STEM fields, who gain practical lab experience and exposure to advanced research while refining their intercultural communication skills. DAAD provides participants with a scholarship to help cover living expenses and travel costs.

As a researcher in science and engineering, you will benefit both professionally and personally by receiving assistance with your research projects, strengthening your ties to Germany and extending your knowledge of German culture and higher education. RISE worldwide offers an excellent opportunity to establish academic partnerships with universities in Germany or to strengthen existing transatlantic networks.

For institutions and PhD candidates interested in hosting German students, project offers for 2016 can be submitted from September 1st to October 15th, 2015. Prospective interns will apply between November 1st and December 15th, 2015. Internship dates are flexible, ranging from 6 weeks to 3 months between June and October 2016. For more info, please click here.

►► Tweet us your #90yearsDAAD Emoji Story! ◄◄

They say a picture is worth a thousand words; what about an emoji? We challenge you to get creative and tweet us your story about studying abroad in Germany--in emojis! The winner will be announced on September 4th and receive a prize commemorating their time in Germany. As always, be sure to use the hashtag #90yearsDAAD. See you on Twitter!

Job Opportunity at the German Center for Research and Innovation

The German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI) is seeking a full-time Program Assistant starting October 1, 2015. GCRI New York is one of five German Houses of Science and Innovation (DWIHs) worldwide, and is part of the German government's Strategy for the Internationalization of Science and Research. It works closely with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the German Research Foundation (DFG), the German Consulate, and the Permanent Mission of Germany to the UN.

Responsibilities of the Program Assistant include:
-Event organization and management
-Accounts payable and receivable
-Budget preparation
-Database management
-General office management and administrative duties

Requirements:
-Fluency in English and German, native German speaker preferred
-2 - 4 years of work experience in an office environment
-Professional experience with event organization and management
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel
-Must like work with numbers and be very detail-oriented
-Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask
-Knowledge of science and research institutions in Germany and the US/Canada is a plus

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or green card holders. To apply, please send resume and cover letter via email to Ms. Solveig Berkman at [email protected] and to Dr. Joann Halpern at [email protected] with the subject line “Program Assistant GCRI.” Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.