Junior Researcher (f/m/d) at ISDC International Security and Development Center gGmbH

Berlin, , Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Sep, 26

Salary

3341.0

Posted On

17 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Statistical Analysis, Data Management, R, ODK, Quantitative Micro-level Data Analysis, Literature Review, Report Writing, English Proficiency

Industry

Research Services

Description

We are looking for Junior Researcher (f/m/d) (full-time - 40 hours per week) for our Welfare Research Program, starting 1 August 2026. The Welfare Research Program at ISDC focuses on the intersection between humanitarian emergencies, fragility, and conflict on one hand and economic and social well-being on the other. We expand the state of the art by designing and conducting experimental and quasi-experimental studies to understand how households live and cope with shocks. This informs our understanding of how humanitarian and development programs can help alleviate vulnerable households from poverty and strengthen their resilience and food and nutritional security. The Junior Researcher will primarily contribute to a project measuring resilience impacts of a multi-sectoral humanitarian program in Syria. Background Your responsibilities Supporting the coordination of quantitative micro-level survey data collection with several implementing partners; Cleaning, matching, and analyzing quantitative micro-level data; Conducting literature review; and Contributing to the writing of reports and papers. We think you’d be a great fit if you Qualificatons and key competencies An excellent Master’s degree in economics or social sciences; Very strong skills in statistical analysis and data management in R; Experience in developing and managing surveys using ODK; Experience in working with large quantitative micro-level data; Experience working in and on fragile and conflict-affected settings (desirable, but not necessary); and Excellent written and oral English-language skills (additional knowledge of Arabic and German is desirable, but not necessary). What you’ll gain by working with us Work on pressing global challenges with interesting partners, donors, and networks; A diverse, creative, and collaborative working environment in the center of Berlin; A one-year contract with remuneration at a monthly gross salary of 3,341 EUR; A flexible work model, incl. the opportunity to work from abroad for 3 weeks per year; and 30 days of annual leave and additional days off on 24 and 31 of December. Interested? Then please apply! Via the respective fields on our website you can upload your: CV; A cover letter (maximum one page) explaining why you would be a great fit for this position; Your certificates and transcripts of records from the Bachelors and Masters degrees; and Two academic or professional recommendation letters or, if not available, the contact details for two references. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The final deadline for applications is 5 July 2026, though interviews may be held as applications are received. We kindly ask candidates to refrain from proactively asking for updates on their application. We are looking forward to hearing from you soon! Eligibility Terms of Assignment How to apply About us ISDC – International Security and Development Center is a non-profit academic institute based in Berlin, Germany. We believe in the power of data to study the impact of violent conflict, humanitarian emergencies, and fragility on lives and livelihoods. You can find out more about us and our work by visiting www.isdc.org.

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Responsibilities

The Junior Researcher will coordinate quantitative micro-level survey data collection and perform data cleaning and analysis. They will also conduct literature reviews and contribute to the writing of reports and academic papers.