ISDC – International Security and Development Center is a non-profit academic institute based in Berlin, Germany. We conduct research to improve lives and livelihoods shaped by violent conflict, fragility, and humanitarian emergencies. We believe in the power of data and evidence for understanding and alleviating suffering around the world.
We are open to hosting a
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellow (f/m/d)
in our Behavior or Peacebuilding Research Programs:
- The Behavior Research Program 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 uses micro-economic concepts and data to analyse how to mitigate violence, build peace and support post-war reconstruction.
We think you would be a match 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.
What we offer:
- Support and feedback for your Fellowship application;
- Work on pressing global challenges with interesting 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;
- The possibility to be part of (and learn from) a diverse, international team of researchers;
- Flexible hybrid work model, incl. the opportunity to work from abroad for 3 weeks per year;
- 30 days of annual leave and additional days off on 24 and 31 of December; and
- A modern and collaborative work place in Berlin.
Does this sound interesting to you?
Then we encourage you to apply via the respective fields on our website! Please upload your academic CV, a cover letter explaining why you are interested in applying for the fellowship program with ISDC as your host, as well as 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 31 July 2025, though we will reach out to potential matches on a running basis.
We are looking forward to hearing from you soon!
