Research Assistant (m/f/d) -Keyword: RegIA -

The RegIA project is investigating the individual, institutional and regional factors that influence whether international students remain in Germany after graduation. To this end, existing data from national student surveys is being evaluated and an experimental focus survey conducted among international students in the final phase of their studies. Based on a survey of employers, the PIHADA project examines their perspective on the retention and employability of international students in Germany.

The position holder (m/f/d) will be responsible for the following tasks in particular:

• Scientific research on the research project,
• Preparation and statistical analysis of existing quantitative survey data,
• Collaboration in the implementation of survey experiments,
• Preparation, documentation and presentation of research results at conferences,
• Support with publication in national and international peer-reviewed journals,
• Support in project administration and organization, including the preparation of project reports.

The following knowledge and skills are required

• Completed academic university degree related to the above-mentioned field of work and with a focus on empirical social research, preferably in the social sciences, economics or education (Master's degree, diploma, accredited Master's degree from a university of applied sciences)
• Very good or expandable knowledge in the collection and analysis of quantitative data,
• very good written and spoken English.

In addition, the following are desirable

• Knowledge of multivariate statistics,
• Confident handling of data analysis software (SPSS, Stata, R),
• Knowledge of experimental methods in the social sciences,
• experience in research and project management.

We expect from you

• a high affinity to topics of labor market, education and migration research,
• a confident manner, a high level of communication skills, the ability to work under pressure and in a team,
• an independent, structured and goal-oriented way of working,
• the willingness to participate in meetings, conferences and other business trips.

We offer you

• an interesting and challenging field of activity,
• flexible and family-friendly working hours within the framework of the applicable service agreements,
• personal and professional development opportunities through targeted training and further education,
• attractive social benefits (company pension scheme, annual special payment, capital-forming benefits),
• company health management with offers for workplace health promotion and the opportunity to use a job ticket.