Research Fellow (m/f/d)

GIGA Hamburg • Hamburg, NY

2h • Onsite

About The Position

The GIGA seeks a Research Fellow for the project “Hijacked Just Transition? Climate Crisis, Justice, and Struggles over Order,” funded by the German Foundation for Peace Research (DSF). The successful candidate will work with a qualitative dataset, conduct field research at COP32 and/or related Just Transition Work Programme meetings, and contribute to project publications. The project team intends to apply for follow-up funding.

This part-time position has a 12-month contract and is ideally scheduled to start on 1 February 2027. Pay is commensurate with 65% EG 13 TV-AVH / TVöD-VKA. The role is designed for early-career researchers. The GIGA encourages doctoral study alongside the position, and the successful applicant may join the GIGA Doctoral Programme. Other part-time arrangements will be considered at the candidate’s request.

The German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) is an independent social-science research institute based in Hamburg. It analyses political, social, and economic developments in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East, combining region-specific analysis with comparative research.

Requirements

• A very good university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in political science or another social science.
• Knowledge of, or a demonstrable interest in, International Relations and/or Peace and Conflict Research.
• Knowledge of, or a demonstrable interest in, International Climate Politics, Climate Justice, and/or Just Transition.
• Knowledge of qualitative research methods, such as interviews, ethnographic research, or document analysis.
• Strong communication skills, team orientation, initiative, and the ability to work well in a team.

Nice To Haves

• International research experience, networking skills, and experience working with interdisciplinary teams.
• Initial academic publications.

Responsibilities

• Work on a qualitative dataset, including actor mapping, literature review, document analysis, and original data collection through field research.
• Conduct field research at COP32 and/or related meetings of the Just Transition Work Programme (JTWP).
• Contribute to project publications.

Benefits

• Opportunity to join the GIGA Doctoral Programme while working on a doctoral degree.
• Other part-time work arrangements will be considered at the successful candidate’s request.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level