Research Assistant (m/f/div)

Max Planck Institute for Research on Collective Goods; Bonn; Remote; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading international research institute in Bonn is seeking a Research Assistant (m/f/div) to conduct economic experiments, clean datasets, and perform literature research. The role offers flexible working hours and the possibility of full remote work for candidates with German residency. Candidates with a strong GPA in relevant fields and some experience with statistical software are encouraged to apply. Applications are due by August 11, 2025.

Leistungen

Interesting and varied range of tasks

Good work environment

Insights into frontier research

Extensive learning opportunities

Flexible working hours

Qualifikationen

• First experience with statistical software or willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of German desired, but not required.
• Enrollment at a German university.

Aufgaben

• Program, prepare, and conduct economic experiments.
• Clean and analyze datasets.
• Literature research in scientific journals.

Kenntnisse

Good GPA in Economics

Statistical software (e.g., Stata or R)

Python programming

Very good command of English

Interest in microeconometrics

Ausbildung

Economics, Computer Science, Mathematics or similar

Jobbeschreibung

With approximately 100 employees, scholars, and visiting researchers, the Max Planck Institute for Research on Collective Goods is one of more than 80 institutes of the Max Planck Society. It is an internationally oriented research institute that deals with applied, developmental, and behavioral economics, as well as market design.

The Experimental Economics Group uses experimental and observational methods to study key societal issues in behavioral, development, educational, and health economics. The group aims to identify effective interventions and to understand how preferences, social norms, and incentives influence behavior.

Starting October 1, 2025, we are looking for a

Research Assistant (m/f/div)

8 - 20 hours / week

Our Offer to You:

• Interesting and varied range of tasks in an internationally oriented institute
• Work in a highly motivated team with a very good work environment
• Insights into frontier research work
• Extensive learning time and opportunities through a hands-on approach
• Flexible working hours

Your Tasks:

• Program, prepare, and conduct economic experiments
• Clean and analyze datasets
• Literature research in scientific journals

Your Profile:

• Good GPA in Economics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a similar quantitative study program
• First experience with statistical software (e.g., Stata or R) or python, or willingness to learn relevant languages
• Very good command of English to collaborate with our international colleagues; knowledge of German desired, but not required
• Interest in microeconometrics, behavioral, experimental, and/or development economics is of advantage
• Enrollment at a German university

The position can be fully remote as long as you have a German residency. We are flexible with hours per week and can discuss a schedule that works for both sides.

Please submit your applications (including cover letter, CV, and transcript of records as PDFs) until August 11, 2025 via our online portal.

We intend to interview suitable candidates in early September 2025. In case you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via email ([e-mail]).

Further information about our team and the institute can be found athttps://www.coll.mpg.de

The Max Planck Institute for Research on Collective Goods is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from women with the requisite qualifications and interests are particularly welcome. We strive for gender and diversity equality and welcome applications from all backgrounds. The Max Planck Society is also seeking to increase the number of employees with severe disabilities. Applications from such candidates will be given special consideration.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Max Planck Institute for Research
on Collective Goods
Kurt-Schumacher-Str. 10
53113 Bonn