Student assistants (f/m/div) in the field of climate policy

Job offer of June 25, 2025

Reference code

KLI-2-25-ST

Position

Student assistants (f/m/div) in the field of climate policy

Department

Climate Policy

Closing Date

27.07.2025 23:59
Online Application
Job offer in pdf format

The Climate Policy Department of the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin) uses empirical and theoretical approaches to examine the past impacts and future design options of policy instruments for the transformation toward climate neutrality. The department’s work focuses on the electricity, industrial and building sectors, and we also do research on sustainable finance, and international sector-specific climate cooperation.

We are looking for two student assistants (f/m/div) to support a research project, starting as soon as possible, for 10–12 hours per week.

Tasks

  • Contribute to research projects on energy policy and industrial transformation

  •  Assist with data analysis and model-based analyse

  •  Conduct literature reviews and gather relevant data

  •  Support the organization and execution of workshops and seminars

Requirements

• Advanced Bachelor's student or early-stage Master's student in economics, environmental economics, finance, sustainability studies, or a related field

• Demonstrated interest and initial experience in energy and climate policy

• Solid understanding of empirical methods and microeconomic theory

• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel

• Experience with statistical software (e.g., Stata, R) is a plus

• Excellent written and spoken English

• Independent, reliable, and detail-oriented working style

We offer you

• A chance to apply and deepen your academic knowledge in real-world research

• Insight into current policy processes and debates

• A collaborative, motivated and supportive team environment

• Flexible working hours to accommodate your studies

A valid certificate of enrolment is required.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality or ethnic and social background.

Please apply online by 27 July 2025 with the usual documents (letter of application, curriculum vitae in tabular form, high school diploma and job references, intermediate diploma/bachelor's degree, if available), quoting the reference number KLI-2-25-ST.

Further information about DIW Berlin can be found on our homepage at www.diw.de. For information on the research area, please contact Till Köveker.

Till Köveker

Ph.D. Student Climate Policy Department

DIW Berlin


Founded in 1925, DIW Berlin (the German Institute for Economic Research) is one of the leading economic research institutes in Germany. The Institute analyzes the economic and social aspects of topical issues, formulating and disseminating policy advice based on its research findings. DIW Berlin is part of both the national and international scientific communities, provides research infrastructure to academics all over the world, and promotes the next generation of scientists. A member of the Leibniz Association, DIW Berlin is independent and primarily publicly funded.

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