Research Associate in Berlin bei Hertie School of Governance

The Hertie School in Berlin prepares exceptional students for leadership positions in government, business, and civil society. The school offers master’s programmes, executive education and doctoral programmes, distinguished by interdisciplinary and practice-oriented teaching, as well as outstanding research. Its extensive international network positions it as an ambassador of good governance, characterised by public debate and engagement. The school was founded in 2003 by the Hertie Foundation, which remains its major funder. The Hertie School is accredited by the state and the German Science Council.

We are looking for a

Research Associate (gn)

part-time (30 hours/week).

The contract shall commence as of 02 October 2023 and is limited until 31 December 2023. The contract will likely be extended for 2024.

Your tasks:

• Conduct research on external cultural policy for select countries
• Review and assess existing literature, studies and data sources on external cultural policy, cultural relations and soft power
• Writing draft country reports
• Compiling data fact sheets
• Prepare overview on data availability and quality
• Contribute to report writing
• Communicating with other team members and experts
• Other tasks as defined by PI

Your profile:

• Master degree in public policy or similar social science degree
• Familiarity with cultural policy
• Excellent English language proficiency and writing skills
• Good web-searching and data management skills

We offer:

A stimulating international and diverse environment in multiple areas of social science, high-quality teaching and public policy. The Hertie School is a vibrant academic community that emphasizes excellence in research and teaching as well as an interdisciplinary perspective. Our school has been certified as a family friendly work environment in higher education and an equal opportunity employer. Severely disabled applicants are given preferential consideration in the event of equal qualification.

Please submit an up-to-date CV and a brief letter of motivation by using the button below. The deadline for full consideration is 18 September 2023.

Please contact Prof. Helmut K. Anheier, PhD, Senior Professor of Sociology, for further information.