• Designing and implementing rigorous research projects focused on crisis-affected settings, including but not limited to the areas of food security, nutrition, livelihoods, and disasters; 

• Collaborating with diverse international partners, stakeholders and organisations throughout the research process; 

• Producing high-quality publications, including research reports, academic articles in leading journals, and policy / evidence briefs;

• Designing new research projects, proposal writing, and actively contributing to securing funding;

• Contributing to project management and dissemination including presenting findings in conferences, workshops and stakeholder meetings; and

• Supervising (junior) researchers and research assistants.

• A PhD in any relevant discipline in the social sciences; applicants who have submitted their dissertation by the date of the application and have not defended it yet, are welcome to apply;

• Strong quantitative skills, including high proficiency in statistical / econometric analysis using R or similar software; 

• Demonstrated ability to conduct research in and on fragile and conflict-affected settings;

• Experience conducting research  in the Sahel or MENA regions;

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with experience working with diverse international partners and engaging with multiple stakeholders;

• A proactive attitude and approach to conducting research across several projects;

• Excellent written and spoken English-language communication skills; and

• French-language communications skills would be a strong plus.

• The opportunity to develop your research agenda in line with ISDC’s mission, working with an interesting set of international donors, partners, and networks;

• Support to publish in leading academic journals;

• Being part of (and learning from) a diverse, international team of excellent researchers;

• An exciting, creative and collaborative working environment with start-up flair;

• Engaging with ISDC’s extensive networks of researchers, policy makers and practitioners;

• A two-year contract with remuneration starting at a monthly gross salary of 4,630 EUR;

• Hybrid work model combining work at our office in Berlin-Mitte and work from home;

• The opportunity to work from abroad for up to 3 weeks per year; and

• 30 days of annual leave and additional days off on 24 and 31 of December.

Then we encourage you to apply! Please upload the following via the respective fields in the application form: 

• A detailed CV,  including a list of publications. 

• Contact details of two academic or professional referees. Please upload the reference letters directly if they are available. 

• A cover letter (up to two pages) outlining why you think you are the right candidate for this job, what your research interests are, and how these interests align with the research conducted at the Welfare Research Program and at ISDC.

The deadline for applications is 5 January 2025. We may conduct interviews before the closing date. In case you have any questions, please write to us via hello@isdc.org.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!