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Research Associate in Security Research (m/f/d) | The German Red Cross (DRK) | 07 August 2025
The German Red Cross (DRK) Headquarters is hiring a Scientific Associate in the Security Research & Innovation Transfer Team, focusing on crisis preparedness and disaster care innovation.
📍 Location: Berlin | 🕓 Full-time | ⏳ Fixed-term until 31 October 2027 (extension desired)
🧠About the Role:
You will lead the DRK sub-project within a third-party funded research consortium focused on developing tech-driven solutions for crisis response, specifically teleguided care for vulnerable populations in disaster scenarios. Tasks include:
• Conducting qualitative and quantitative research
• Designing strategic concepts and simulations
• Project management (budgeting, reporting, milestone tracking)
• Stakeholder coordination and knowledge transferSupporting internal research and grant applications
👤 Your Profile:
• Master’s degree (e.g. in crisis management, engineering, psychology, sociology)
• Experience in research or project management, ideally third-party funded projects
• Strong skills in qualitative & quantitative methods
• Knowledge of civil protection or humanitarian aid structures is a plus
• Ability to work independently, think analytically, and communicate with diverse stakeholders
• Willingness to travel and occasionally work weekends
💼 What’s Offered:
• Salary per DRK pay scale (EG 12)
• 30 vacation days + Christmas and New Year’s Eve off
• Flexible hours, mobile work (up to 10 days/month), and family-friendly policies
• Urban Sports Club, Headspace, Babbel & health perks
• Meaningful work in an organisation driven by humanitarian principles
📍 Location: Berlin | 🕓 Full-time | ⏳ Fixed-term until 31 October 2027 (extension desired)
🧠About the Role:
You will lead the DRK sub-project within a third-party funded research consortium focused on developing tech-driven solutions for crisis response, specifically teleguided care for vulnerable populations in disaster scenarios. Tasks include:
• Conducting qualitative and quantitative research
• Designing strategic concepts and simulations
• Project management (budgeting, reporting, milestone tracking)
• Stakeholder coordination and knowledge transferSupporting internal research and grant applications
👤 Your Profile:
• Master’s degree (e.g. in crisis management, engineering, psychology, sociology)
• Experience in research or project management, ideally third-party funded projects
• Strong skills in qualitative & quantitative methods
• Knowledge of civil protection or humanitarian aid structures is a plus
• Ability to work independently, think analytically, and communicate with diverse stakeholders
• Willingness to travel and occasionally work weekends
💼 What’s Offered:
• Salary per DRK pay scale (EG 12)
• 30 vacation days + Christmas and New Year’s Eve off
• Flexible hours, mobile work (up to 10 days/month), and family-friendly policies
• Urban Sports Club, Headspace, Babbel & health perks
• Meaningful work in an organisation driven by humanitarian principles
| Item Information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | Offer | |
| Name of the institution | The German Red Cross (DRK) | |
| Link job advertisement | https://jobs.drk.de/job-postings/deutsches-rotes-kreuz-e-v-generalsekretariat-wissenschaftliche-n-mitarbeiter-in-m-w-d-sicherheitsforschung | |