Student Assistant in Policy Impact Evaluation (m/f/d)

The climate needs bright minds. The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) addresses crucial scientific questions in the fields of global change, climate impacts and sustainable development. It is one of the world's leading research institutions in its field and offers natural and social scientists from around the world an inspiring environment for excellent interdisciplinary research.

For the EU funded project CAPAPLE, PIK, located at EUREF Campus in Berlin-Schöneberg is looking for

Student Assistant in Policy Impact Evaluation (m/f/d)

(Position number: 11-2025 SHK Capable)

in the field of Climate Economics, starting as soon as possible.

We are planning to fill multiple positions, each lasting until December 31, 2025, due to the project’s end. Contract extension may be possible, depending on future project funding. The remuneration is determined according to the guidelines of the TdL. The current hourly rate for a student assistant with a Bachelor's degree is 14,59 € (without a Bachelor's degree 13,98 €). This is a part-time position with a weekly working time of 10 - 20 hours per week.

Key responsibilities:

• Support a systematic review of quantitative ex-post evaluation literature on the effectiveness of climate mitigation policies;
• Identify, search for, and select relevant academic and policy literature;
• Extract, code, and standardize data from selected studies;
• Manage and organize data from multiple sources;
• Learn and apply critical appraisal techniques to assess study quality;
• Assist in synthesizing findings, including data analysis and result visualization;
• Contribute to manuscript writing and documentation;
• Provide general support for the daily operations of the Evidence for Climate Solutions Group.

You are a Bachelor or Master student, enrolled at a German university, and ideally meet the following requirements:

• You are a successful student with a background in economics, environmental sciences, quantitative social or political science, psychology, or related fields;
• You are able to read and understand scientific literature;
• You are eager to learn;
• You are able to work independently and as part of a team and can deliver outputs along pre-defined timelines.

Additionally:

• A sound understanding of econometrics, causal inference and quasi-experimental methods is a strong asset;
• Previous experience in policy impact evaluation is an asset;
• Knowledge in statistical software like R is an asset;

We offer:

• The possibility to plan for a Master Thesis (or in exceptional cases Bachelor Thesis) as part of the research project;
• The chance to be part of an engaged, interdisciplinary and multicultural team;
• A stimulating working environment in an internationally recognised research institute;
• An attractive working space at the EUREF-Campus in Berlin-Schöneberg;
• Flexi-time and mobile working (up to 50% of your hours);
• A collective pay scheme and associated benefits as well as a subsidized travel card or Deutschland-Ticket Job.

PIK values equality and diversity. We encourage applications without photo. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of ethnic and social origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, care responsibilities, or age. PIK seeks to increase the share of women in scientific positions and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply. In cases of equal qualification and within the given legal scope, women will be given preference. PIK also encourages applications by parents returning from parental leave.

Please apply as soon as possible, latest by 04.05.2025 directly via our application form below this job advertisement on our website.

For further information or to discuss the position please contact Klaas Miersch .