The Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences is an internationally and applied-research oriented university of applied sciences with approx. 7.500 Students and 145 professors.
The International Centre for Sustainable Development is currently offering a part-time (50%), 2-year fixed-term Research Fellow Position for the international research project “Breaking the Vicious Circle between Poverty and Ill-Health – Are cash transfers and social health protection policies in Ghana and Kenya mutually complementing?”. The project aims at analysing the relationship between cash transfers and social health protection policies in contributing to inclusive growth in Ghana and Kenya. The initiative involves project partners from Holland, Germany, Ghana and Kenya and is funded by the WOTRO Science for Global Development Division of the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO).
The successful candidate will join an international research consortium and is expected to contribute to the implementation of the research project by
- Reviewing research literature
- Conducting quantitative and qualitative empirical research
- Maintaining documentation of data sets and analyses
- Preparing scientific reports, papers and presentations
- Supporting the overall coordination of the project with internal and external partners
We expect:
-
Master degree in Economics, Political Science, Public Health or other development related fields
-
Very good understanding of development-related topics, preferably in the area of social protection and health
-
Sound knowledge of empirical research methods including statistical and econometric skills and good knowledge of statistical software applications such as SPSS, EViews or STATA
-
Fluency in English
-
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
-
Very good organizational and communication skills
-
Work experience in an international context is desirable
We offer:
-
a dynamic and motivated team
-
an international environment
-
flexible working hours
The salary will be based on the German TV-L categories and determined by the individual qualifications of the successful candidate (up to TV-L 13).
The Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from women are strongly encouraged. In the case of applicants with equivalent qualifications, candidates with disabilities will be preferred. For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Katja Bender (email: katja.bender@h-brs.de).
Closing date for applications is June 5th 2015. Applications should include the reference number 20/15 and should be sent to Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences, Personalservice, Grantham-Allee 20, 53757 Sankt Augustin, Germany. www.h-brs.de
View the complete announcement
The Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences is an internationally and applied-research oriented university of applied sciences with approx. 7.500 Students and 145 professors.
The International Centre for Sustainable Development is currently offering a part-time (50%), 2-year fixed-term Research Fellow Position for the international research project “Breaking the Vicious Circle between Poverty and Ill-Health – Are cash transfers and social health protection policies in Ghana and Kenya mutually complementing?”. The project aims at analysing the relationship between cash transfers and social health protection policies in contributing to inclusive growth in Ghana and Kenya. The initiative involves project partners from Holland, Germany, Ghana and Kenya and is funded by the WOTRO Science for Global Development Division of the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO).
The successful candidate will join an international research consortium and is expected to contribute to the implementation of the research project by
- Reviewing research literature
- Conducting quantitative and qualitative empirical research
- Maintaining documentation of data sets and analyses
- Preparing scientific reports, papers and presentations
- Supporting the overall coordination of the project with internal and external partners
We expect:
-
Master degree in Economics, Political Science, Public Health or other development related fields
-
Very good understanding of development-related topics, preferably in the area of social protection and health
-
Sound knowledge of empirical research methods including statistical and econometric skills and good knowledge of statistical software applications such as SPSS, EViews or STATA
-
Fluency in English
-
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
-
Very good organizational and communication skills
-
Work experience in an international context is desirable
We offer:
-
a dynamic and motivated team
-
an international environment
-
flexible working hours
The salary will be based on the German TV-L categories and determined by the individual qualifications of the successful candidate (up to TV-L 13).
The Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from women are strongly encouraged. In the case of applicants with equivalent qualifications, candidates with disabilities will be preferred. For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Katja Bender (email: katja.bender@h-brs.de).
Closing date for applications is June 5th 2015. Applications should include the reference number 20/15 and should be sent to Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences, Personalservice, Grantham-Allee 20, 53757 Sankt Augustin, Germany. www.h-brs.de