Research assistant (m/f/diverse) Transformation of Political (Dis)Order

German Development Institute; Bonn; On-site; EUR 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Interesting job in international working environment

Integration into a team and insight into scientific work

Flexible working hours

Job summary

The German Development Institute in Bonn is seeking a Research Assistant (f/m/diverse) to assist with research tasks in the programme 'Transformation of Political (Dis)Order'. The position requires enrollment at a German university, preferably as a Master's student in social sciences or a related field. Duties include literature research and organizational support. Flexible working hours are offered with a wage of €15.00/hour. Applications are due by April 30, 2026.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be enrolled at a German university.
• Preferably focus on development policy.
• Willingness to assist in organizing events at IDOS.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research tasks.
• Presence at IDOS for two days per week.

Skills

Academic literature research

Reviewing qualitative and quantitative literature

Proficiency in Word

Proficiency in Excel

Working with statistical software (Stata/R)

Experience with reference management software

Good command of German

Very good command of English

Independent approach to work

Commitment to work

Education

Master's student in political science, social sciences, economics, or related field

Job description

The German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) conducts high-quality research, offers independent policy advice, and facilitates transregional knowledge cooperation and training at the intersection of “development” and “sustainability”, with the aspiration to co‑shape a collaborative multipolar world for sustainable futures.

The research programme “Transformation of Political (Dis)Order ” examines the normative and institutional conditions that explain public welfare‑oriented policies. Theory‑driven comparative empirical analyses form the basis for this work. IDOS conducts its research in multidisciplinary teams together with international partners.

To assist with research tasks, the research programme “Transformation of Political (Dis)Order” is looking, with an immediate starting date, for a

Research Assistant (f/m/diverse)

Requirements:

• Applicants must be enrolled at a German university
• Master’s student in political science, social sciences, economics, or a related field, preferably with a focus on development policy
• Strong experience in academic literature research and in reviewing qualitative and quantitative literature
• Proficient in Word and Excel
• Proficient in working with statistical software (Stata and/or R)
• Experience with reference management software (e.g. Endnote) is an asset
• Good command of German and very good command of English
• Independent and committed approach to work
• Willingness to assist in organizing events at IDOS
• Willingness to be present at IDOS on two days per week

We offer:

• An interesting job in an international working environment
• Integration into a team and insight into scientific work
• Standard wage for research assistants (€15.00/hour for a research assistant in the Master’s programme)
• Flexible working hours by arrangement (37 hours per month)

Please send your application, including a current certificate of enrolment, by email to [e-mail] by 30 April 2026.