Job Advertisment: Research Assistant (f/m/diverse) BioCAM4 Hagenström

The German Institute of Development and Sustainability gGmbH (IDOS) in Bonn is one of the leading research institutes on development policy. Through excellent research, policy advice and training, the Institute contributes to finding solutions to global challenges.

To strengthen our project “BioCAM4 – Biodiversity Integration in Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Actions for Planet, People, and Human Health”, we are with an immediate starting date and limited until 14.10.2027 looking for a

research assistant

 

Project description:

BioCAM4 develops methodologies for mapping Nature-based Climate Action (NBCA) trends worldwide and assessing local opportunities and challenges for NBCAs with dedicated deep-dive studies in two world regions. Focus lies on the climate-biodiversity interdependence, bringing together the broad concept of Nature-based Solutions and collaborative climate actions by non-state and subnational actors.

Tasks:

The research assistant provides support to BioCAM4. Tasks include assistance in:

• the collection of literature and data
• data-entry
• preparation of project calls and meetings
• assistance with data analysis
• other tasks relevant to the project.

Requirements: (e.g.)

• Enrolment as a master’s student in a German university
• available to work in Bonn, and at least 8 hrs/week
• Interest in the substance of the project
• Sufficient command of the English language in a working environment
• Basic knowledge of MS Word, good knowledge of Excel
• Experience with statistical programs (e.g. STATA, R, SQL) is an advantage.

We offer:

• An interesting job in an international working environment
• Integration into a team and insight into scientific work
• Usual pay for student/research assistants (15 EUR/hour for a research assistant in a Master's programme)
• Flexible working hours by arrangement (32-37 hours per month)

This job offer is exclusively for enrolled students. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a master’s programme at a German University. Candidates who already have a master’s degree are unfortunately not eligible for formal reasons, even if they are enrolled in another master’s programme.

Please send your expressive application including a current certificate of enrolment by email to paul.hagenstroem@idos-research.de by 28 February 2025.

In your application email, please confirm how long you will be enrolled at a German University and that you are based in Bonn or the vicinity and able to commute to the office.

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