Working student (m/f/d) Environmental Sustainability Decarbonization
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Job description
TUI published this listing. We've added our own working-student context below — what this role means for your weekly hours, take-home pay and student visa as a student in Langenhagen, Germany.
Description provided by TUI
In this exciting role, you'll help us actively shape the future of sustainable aviation. The position is available for 6 months and is based in Langenhagen, but can be performed remotely/hybrid.
The role will be published until 22 May. The role may be closed earlier due to a high number of applicants.
About Our Offer
- Working for the world’s largest tourism group: We champion intercultural collaboration and offer the opportunity to work on international projects and in international teams.
- Remote working and flexible working hours: We believe that work is something you do, not somewhere you go. What we offer: newWork@TUI (hybrid working)
- Development and career opportunities: We encourage our employees’ potential through a wide range of (digital) training opportunities and international career prospects
- Conduct structured reviews of scientific literature and present analyses on topics related to aviation sustainability and decarbonisation
- Analyse the impact of fuel efficiency initiatives and operational improvements at aircraft mission level
- Support decarbonisation reporting processes, including understanding regulatory requirements and helping establish robust data flows
- Collect, manage and archive data from ongoing scientific research projects
- Analyse datasets and compile clear, insightful outputs for internal stakeholders
- Support the preparation of presentations and reports to communicate key findings
- Currently pursuing a degree in an aviation-related or relevant technical/scientific field
- Experience in data analytics and visualisation tools (e.g. Tableau or similar)
- Strong programming skills, particularly in Python
- Demonstrated interest in aviation decarbonisation, with foundational knowledge in: CO₂ and non-CO₂ emissions, sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), and operational pathways to net-zero
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and evaluate options
- Excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills
- Confident working with diverse stakeholders in a multicultural environment
- Fluent in business English, both written and verbal
Working student essentials
What this Research working student role in Langenhagen means for you — the weekly-hours rules, social-contribution perks, and what international students should check before applying.
Weekly hours
Working students may work up to 20 hours a week during the semester and full-time during the breaks. Staying within this keeps your student status and the Werkstudent benefits.
Working student rulesSocial contributions
Under the Werkstudentenprivileg you're exempt from health, care and unemployment insurance contributions — only pension insurance applies. That leaves more net pay than a regular job.
Check your insuranceInternational students
Non-EU students can work 140 full or 280 half days per year (raised from 120/240 in March 2024). A working student contract usually fits within this — confirm the exact limits printed on your residence permit.
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