Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellow (f/m/d) at ISDC International Security and Development Center gGmbH

Berlin, , Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quantitative Social Science, Statistical Analysis, Econometric Analysis, R, Stata, Research Publication, English Communication, Data Analysis

Industry

Research Services

Description

We are looking for Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellow (f/m/d) in one of our research programs: The Behavior Research Program, led by Wolfgang Stojetz, analyzes how people, households and groups cope with major shocks to lives and livelihoods, with a strong focus on gender and displacement in polycrises. The Peacebuilding Research Program, led by Neil Ferguson, uses micro-economic concepts and data to analyse how to mitigate violence, build peace and support post-war reconstruction. The Welfare Research Program, led by Ghassan Baliki, focuses on the intersection between humanitarian emergencies, fragility, and conflict on one hand and economic and nutritional well being on the other. Background Your responsibilities We think you’d be a great fit if you Have recently completed an excellent PhD in a quantitative social science; Bring a demonstrated publication record of relevant research; Fulfil all eligibility criteria for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship program; Possess strong skills in statistical / econometric analysis in R, Stata, or similar software; Have past experience working in and on fragile and conflict-affected settings; A proactive attitude and approach to conducting research across several projects; and Excellent written and oral English-language communication skills. Qualificatons and key competencies What you’ll gain by working with us Feedback for your Fellowship application; Support with conducting and publishing research of the highest quality. Opportunities to work on pressing global challenges with leading donors, partners, and networks; Use of bespoke micro-data collected in fragile and conflict-affected settings around the world; Access to a global network of partners and scholars, which convenes annually in Berlin for the Fragile Lives conference; and The possibility to be part of (and learn from) a diverse, international team of researchers led by Tilman Brück. Interested? Then we encourage you to apply via the submission portal! Please upload your academic CV and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in applying for the fellowship program with ISDC as your host that includes a draft research proposal (one to two pages, outlining your topic, relevant literature, methods, and data). Incomplete applications will not be considered. The final deadline for applications is 7 June 2026, though we will review applications and reach out to potential matches on a running basis. 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

Conduct high-quality research within programs focusing on behavior, peacebuilding, or welfare in fragile and conflict-affected settings. The fellow will analyze how populations cope with shocks and work toward mitigating violence and supporting post-war reconstruction.