Two Student Assistants (m/f/d) to Support the Land Matrix Team

The GIGA seeks to hire two

Student Assistants (m/f/d)

to support the Land Matrix team (http://www.landmatrix.org) or a research project in Senegal affiliated with the Land Matrix for 10 hours per week for at least 6 months, remuneration: EUR 12.41 per hour. Currently, the majority of work can be performed remotely.

Tasks include:

• Adding new and updating existing land deals in the database

• Supporting primary data collection

• Processing, cleaning and analysing data

• Communication with partners in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America

• Assisting with documentation, publications, presentations, trainings, and the organisation of events

Core requirements:

• Master student of (agricultural) economics, geoinformatics, geomatics, geography, political science, or statistics

• Proficient English language skills (written and oral)

• (Advanced) knowledge of data processing and (descriptive) analysis

• Working thoroughly and independently

Preferred (plus):

• Advanced knowledge of statistical software (preferably Stata and/or R)

• Knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS) and/or remote sensing

• Proficient French language skills (written and oral)

Our offer:

• Working in an international research project

• Gaining experience in development relevant topics

• Get a read in academic research and gain work experience (also valuable for work in development cooperation)

Interested applicants are kindly requested to email their complete application (short cover letter, CV, summary of academic achievements) in the form of one PDF file to: regina.schnars@giga-hamburg.de. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.