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ROCKWOOL Foundation Berlin - Institute for the Economy and the Future of Work (RFBerlin)

RFBerlin conducts independent research into significant challenges to the economy, society and the welfare state in a global world. We focus on applied and data driven research, and produces work that is impartial, based on objective scientific principles and adheres to the highest standards of academic excellence.

The Institute is funded by the ROCKWOOL Foundation. The ROCKWOOL Foundation is a self-funding and impartial charitable foundation established in 1981. From the outset, the Foundation's stated aim has been to support independent and credible research for the benefit of the general public.

RFBerlin is closely linked to a broad international knowledge network and works closely with its partner in Copenhagen. The goal of the research conducted at RFBerlin is to inform and raise the level of public debate, and to provide the best possible basis for political decision making.

Research Assistant (Economics Focused)

English

Project about migration flows across African countries and to Europe

Working field:

ROCKWOOL FOUNDATION BERLIN – Institute for the Economy and the Future of Work (RFBerlin), a research institute focused on applied and data-driven research, is seeking a research assistant to provide support to a project about migration flows across African countries and to Europe, led by Jérôme Adda and Giacomo Battiston.

The research assistant will support the research team in studying migration flows. The tasks will involve data cleaning, generating descriptive statistics, and performing causal inference analysis. The research assistant will work under the supervision of the members of the research team, using top-notch computing resources.

Requirements:

Main Job Responsibilities:

  • Data cleaning and data entry based on policy reports about migration.
  • Generation of descriptive statistics.
  • Causal inference analysis.

Profile:

  • Currently enrolled as a master or PhD student in economics.
  • Some coding skills (preferably Python and Stata)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • (optional) interest in working with migration data.

What we offer:

This is a part-time position that offers flexible hours, allowing candidates to balance work and their studies. We aim for the position to start as soon as possible, after the end of the selection process.

How to apply:

RFBerlin is an equal opportunity employer. If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume and transcripts to Giacomo Battiston at gb@rfberlin.com.
Please use the subject “Application for Research Assistant Position (Economics)”. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis, and we will stop searching when the position is filled.

Feel free to contact gb@rfberlin.com if you have any questions.