Research Fellow in Climate Politics and Just Transition
Conduct qualitative research on climate justice and participate in international climate policy fieldwork as a part-time Research Fellow at GIGA.
Best for:Best for early-career social science researchers with a background in qualitative methods and a strong interest in international climate politics and climate justice.
Overview
The German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) is seeking a part-time Research Fellow to join the project "Hijacked Just Transition? Climate Crisis, Justice, and Struggles over Order," funded by the German Foundation for Peace Research. The successful candidate will engage in qualitative dataset building, literature reviews, document analysis, and original field research at COP32 and related Just Transition Work Programme meetings. This 12-month position is designed for early-career researchers who also have the opportunity to pursue a concurrent doctoral degree through the GIGA Doctoral Programme. Applicants are expected to possess a strong background in political science or related social sciences, along with expertise in qualitative methods.
What you'll do
- Build and manage a qualitative dataset including actor mapping, literature reviews, and document analysis
- Plan and conduct original data collection through field research
- Participate in field research at COP32 and related meetings of the Just Transition Work Programme
- Draft and contribute to project publications and academic outputs
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree or equivalent in political science or other social sciences
Language: English proficiency required
Instruction: English
Publications: Initial academic publications are an advantage but not strictly required
- Excellent academic degree in political science or related social sciences
- Demonstrated knowledge or interest in International Relations and/or Peace and Conflict Research
- Demonstrated knowledge or interest in International Climate Politics, Climate Justice, and/or Just Transition
- Proficiency in qualitative research methods such as interviews, ethnographic research, and document analysis
- Strong teamwork, communication skills, and initiative
- Open to early-career researchers
- Persons with disabilities are actively encouraged to apply
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-05 (Europe/Berlin)
Candidates must submit their application through the GIGA careers portal by completing the online application form and uploading all required documents as separate files. Applications sent via email or other channels will not be accepted.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Credentials/diplomas/certificates
- Contact details of up to two references
Contact
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