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.
To join our growing, international team, we are looking for a
Junior Researcher (f/m/d)
(full-time – 40 hours per week)
for our Behavior Research Program, starting 1 September 2025. In the Behavior Program, we combine theory from economics, political science, and psychology with innovative quantitative methodologies to study human behavior and policy interventions in fragile and transition contexts. The Junior Researcher will primarily contribute to the Program’s research on societal challenges in Kyrgyzstan drawing on new longitudinal data from our Life in Kyrgyzstan study.
Your responsibilities:
- Managing, matching and analyzing quantitative micro-level data;
- Supporting literature review work;
- Contributing to publications in leading academic journals; and
- Supporting research projects with several partner organizations.
We think you would be a match if you have:
- An excellent Master’s degree in a social science;
- Strong skills in statistical analysis in R, Stata, or similar software;
- Experience working in and on fragile and transition settings;
- An open-minded and proactive approach to conducting research; and
- Excellent written and oral English-language skills (additional knowledge of Kyrgyz and/or Russian is desirable, but not necessary).
What we offer:
- 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 3,241 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.
Does this sound interesting to you?
Please apply! Via the respective fields on our website you can upload your CV and a short cover letter (maximum one page) explaining why you would be a great fit for this position on our careers site. The final deadline for applications is 3 August 2025, 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!
