Scientific Talent Performance Specialist(Working Student)

Performance Specialists in our Scientific Recruitment team are engaged on a fixed term, part-time basis - 20h/week.

The position is based in Berlin. We are a remote-first organization and support mobile and flexible working.

ResearchGate is the professional network for scientists and researchers.

The web was created by scientists, to foster scientific collaboration and drive progress for a

better world. Here at ResearchGate, we’re looking for the Scientific Talent Performance Specialist to join our team. We are a bunch of pragmatic optimists from all around the world and many different backgrounds.

We provide scientists with the help and support they need by connecting them to the world’s most active scientific community.

Together, we focus on taking the web back to its original mission and changing the way scientists communicate for the better.

Our goal is to connect the world of science and make research open to all.

Objective of the Role

The primary objective of this role is to support the execution and optimisation of recruitment and advertising campaigns on the ResearchGate platform. This role also provides an opportunity to develop foundational knowledge of digital advertising and gain hands-on experience of setting up campaigns that connect businesses with a scientific audience.

The team

You will join a collaborative and supportive advertising operations team composed of detail-oriented, data-driven professionals who are passionate about science. The team prioritises precision, efficiency and continuous improvement to ensure the execution of high-quality campaigns and user relevance.

You will also work closely with our sales team, who are motivated, solution-oriented professionals with strong communication skills and an in-depth understanding of client needs. They focus on building long-term relationships, identifying strategic opportunities and delivering customised advertising solutions to scientific and industry partners.

• Create, edit and publish recruitment advertising posts targeted at scientific audiences.
• Adjust the targeting of recruitment campaigns based on research area, skill set and location to maximise relevance and performance.
• Monitor campaign performance and make adjustments to increase engagement, helping to maintain the overall quality of recruitment advertising content on the platform is also part of the role.
• Set up different types of banners and advertising campaigns in Google Ad Manager.
• Work closely with the Advertising Operations, Product, and Sales teams to align user needs with commercial offerings.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently on repetitive tasks.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, and ability to work as part of a team.
• Interest in digital advertising or a basic understanding of online advertising concepts and a strong motivation to learn.
• Comfortable working with data, spreadsheets and campaign performance metrics.
• Student status valid to at least 09/2026

• A background or experience in marketing, communications, business or a related field.
• Familiarity with the needs of academic and scientific audiences would be advantageous.
• Experience with digital advertising platforms and working with data would be an advantage, but is not required.

Life at ResearchGate

You'll be working in an open and empowered company culture, with the chance to individually shape your professional development and growth. Enjoy being a part of an energetic team that’s passionate about changing science for the better. We’re a team of optimists from around the world and from many different backgrounds guided by our mission to connect the world of science and make research open to all.

Enjoy a flexible working environment that adapts to your life circumstances, a generous 30 full days of vacation for you to unwind and days focused for your professional development to further grow your career along with free access to a platform to support your mental wellbeing.

We support a remote work approach by enabling our team to work across borders (up to 120 days a year).We occasionally come together for team summits, workshops, and in-person meetings, but fully embrace a remote-first approach to work.

ResearchGate is an equal opportunity employer

We encourage people from all backgrounds and life experiences to apply with us and help us change the world of science. We commit to impartial and inclusive hiring processes, and therefore ask you to please refrain from adding a picture and your age to your application form or CV.

Our hiring decisions are made based on your skills and qualifications, regardless of your age, gender, origin or race/ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, disability status, religion, or any other (perceived) personal characteristics. We are excited to receive your application.

ResearchGate Intro and Mission

ResearchGate is the largest professional network for scientists and researchers. We've built a platform that helps the world's scientists and researchers to connect, collaborate, and advance their research to drive progress towards a better world.

Over 25 million members from 193+ countries use ResearchGate to share, discover, and discuss research.