On this page you can find out more about the people behind the scenes at SW&D. We invite you to get to know our team members and discover what drives and inspires them. Together, we move the foundation forward and use our research to support the preservation of our liberal democracy in accordance with the German Basic Law.
Feel free to contact us directly to find out more about SW&D and our work.
The SW&D Executive Board consists of three honorary members, including the Chairwoman of the Executive Board, who also acts as Managing Director. The Board of Trustees develops and implements the foundation's long-term strategic goals and represents SW&D as a direct point of contact.
Find out more about the members of the Board of Trustees below:
The SW&D Advisory Board, founded in 2022, offers the Executive Board an active exchange on scientific, foundation and organisational issues. Experts have been recruited for this body to support the foundation not only with their expertise, but also as sparring partners for practical issues.
Find out more about the members of our advisory board below:
The dedicated employees are at the heart of SW&D. Together with the Executive Board and management, they work to fulfil the aims and objectives of the foundation so that SW&D and its facilities have a positive impact on our community.
Find out more about the foundation's employees below:
Are you interested in parliamentary research and security policy and do you identify with the Foundation's themes of democracy and peace? Then apply for one of our advertised positions and join our dynamic team!
There are currently no vacancies at SW&D, or
You have not found a suitable offer? That shouldn't stop you,
from contacting us! We welcome your initiative and appreciate your interest
interest in our work.
If you think you can contribute to our projects with your knowledge and skills
to make a contribution to our projects, please send us your complete
complete application documents. Please explain in a
a meaningful cover letter explaining the area in which you would like to work and
what fascinates you about working at SW&D. We will gladly accept your application
by e-mail in PDF format via info@swud.org against.
We look forward to hearing from you and perhaps soon working with you to advance the work of SW&D and its facilities.
At the earliest possible date, the position of Assistant for event technology (m/f/d) to be filled in Kiel. The position is limited until the end of June 2026.
We look forward to receiving your application until 04 January 2026 on mzielasko@swud.org!
At the earliest possible date, the position of Student Assistant (m/f/d) in our events department in Kiel. The position is limited until the end of June 2026.
We look forward to receiving your application until 10 December 2025 on mzielasko@swud.org!
Are you passionate about democracy, parliamentarianism and security policy and would you like to gain practical insights into the work of a foundation? Then apply for an internship with us!
We offer committed students the opportunity to get to know all areas of the Foundation's work - from science communication to the editorial offices of the pw-portal and SIRIUS to event organisation, public relations and management. An individual work plan will be drawn up for the entire internship period, taking your interests into account. Only compulsory internships as part of your degree programme are possible.
Please send your detailed application with complete application documents (cover letter, CV, certificates) in a PDF document by e-mail to Kirsten Richter (e-mail: krichter@swud.org).
If you have any questions about the internship, please contact Svenja Sinjen, Head of Science Communication (e-mail: ssinjen@swud.org).
We look forward to receiving your application!
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