Job Description

About DeZIM

DeZIM e. V., founded in 2017 as a non-university research institute in the field of migration and integration, is a federal govern-ment research organisation re-sponsible for research and devel-opment in the areas of family, equality, children and youth, senior citizens and engagement policy.

What does the job involve?

The Migration Department at the DeZIM Institute focuses on international, cross-border migration processes to and from Europe and Germany. Its research ranges from migration aspirations and decision-making processes to migration governance and regulations, as well as interlinkages with societal, political, and economic dynamics surrounding migration and related solidarity practices. To strengthen and further develop its quantitative research, the department is looking for a researcher interested in pursuing their Ph.D. in the course of a departmental project on migration governance and migration brokers. The researcher will co-design and conduct own as well as joint research and contribute to the larger departmental research agenda. The position involves using primary and secondary cross-sectional survey and panel data as well as exploiting register, administrative, text corpus and other (big) data sources.

Tasks

Co-design, implementation, and publication of quantitative studies on migration, (im)mobility, and societal dynamics in line with the department's research themes. Conducting research within a project on migration governance and migration brokers, with a possibility of cumulative Ph.D. Further development of the department's quantitative research agenda (FAIR data use and generation; causal inference; machine learning methods). Supporting the acquisition of third-party funding – including drafting funding applications. Presentation of research results at scientific conferences, workshops and colloquia; and knowledge transfer to non-academic stakeholders (e.g. media, politicians, civil society). Participation in the development and maintenance of research data infrastructures.

Profile

Excellent M.A. in sociology, political science, econometrics, economics, or related social or data sciences with a strong quantitative focus. Proven expertise in advanced statistical methods and causal inference (e.g. diff-in-diffs, RDDs, multivariate panel models, propensity score matching, Bayesian methods, machine learning). Confident use of at least one common statistical or programming language (R, Stata, or Python), including reproducibility workflows (Git, R Markdown, Jupyter). Sound knowledge of migration, refugee, or mobility research and strong interest in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary issues. Openness to contribute to mixed-methods project. Publication experience in peer-reviewed journals is of advantage. Excellent written and spoken English and good German skills; other languages are welcome. Team and project management skills, ability to work independently. The position will be based in Berlin and necessitates weekly in-person presence.

What do we offer?

Flexible working hours A family-friendly working environment A modern, well-equipped institute The opportunity to work from home Freedom to develop and promote individual strengths Further training An open and welcoming culture A central location in the heart of the capital An interesting and challenging job with creative opportunities Exciting and close collaboration with a dedicated team

We look forward to receiving applications!

The starting date for the position is

January 1, 2026

and the position is available to be taken for

29,25 hours per week (75%)

. We look forward to receiving applications with the necessary documentation (Cover letter, CV, certificates, writing sample (e.g. MA thesis or term paper)

by e-mail to

bewerbung@dezim-institut.de

in a single PDF file

by 26.10.2025

quoting the reference number

PR/09/25.

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Zeynep Yana?mayan (bewerbung@dezim-institut.de).

Remuneration is based on the collective agreement for the public service (TVöD Bund) and can be paid up to pay group 13 TVöD (federal government) depending on personal requirements. This also includes a company pension (VBL), a special annual payment and capital-forming benefits.

The position is limited to three years, with a possibility for extension subject to the WissZeitVG. The interviews are expected to take place between November 10 and 11, 2025.

DeZIM ensures the professional equality of persons in accordance with the Federal Equal Opportunities Act (BGleiG). It strives for a balanced gender ratio and a balanced proportion of people with and without a migration background. Applications from women are expressly encouraged. Applications from people of colour and black people as well as applicants with a history of flight or family migration are also expressly welcome. We expressly welcome applications from people who work in the abovementioned fields from marginalised perspectives. People with severe disabilities will be given preference if equally qualified.

Art der Stelle: Teilzeit, Befristeter Vertrag, Werkstudent
Vertragsdauer: 36 Monate

Leistungen:

Betriebliche Weiterbildung Betriebsarzt/Betriebsärztin Flexible Arbeitszeiten Gleitzeit Homeoffice-Möglichkeit
Arbeitsort: Zum Teil im Homeoffice in 10117 Berlin