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Updated 2026-01

HiWi (Research Assistant)

Hilfswissenschaftler roles at your university — research or teaching support.

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HiWi (Hilfswissenschaftler / wissenschaftliche Hilfskraft) is a paid university role supporting professors and research groups. Pay is standardized per federal state (Berlin ≈ €14/hour, Bavaria ≈ €12.68/hour).

Why it's needed
Great for master's/PhD path, gives thesis exposure and academic references.
Who requires this
Enrolled students, often 4th semester onward.

  • Enrolment
  • Relevant coursework

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  • Watch the chair/institute job board each month
  • Email professors directly with a short pitch
  • Interview + trial task
  • Sign HiWi contract (usually 6–12 months)
  • Log hours weekly