Head of the SOEP Innovation Sample (f/m/div)

Your responsibilities : · Management and surveymanagement of the innovation study of the Socio-Economic Panel(SOEP-IS) · Coordination and planning of the entire datacollection, data preparation and data distribution process of theSOEP-IS study · Coordination and planning of all process steps ofthe data life cycle with the survey institute · Supervision of asmall team of non-scientific staff and student assistants ·Coordinating, guiding and significantly taking over the applicationand selection process of external survey modules for the SOEP-ISstudy;

this also includes communication with researchers applyingfor external modules for the SOEP-IS study · Own research with afocus on survey research and the analysis of panel data in thecontext of innovative and experimental social science research Yourqualifications : · Completed doctoral degree with honors in thesocial sciences, economics, psychology or a related field ·Relevant scientific expertise in the field of survey methodologicalresearch and practice, particularly in dealing with interviewers insurveys and survey-methodological experiments · Comprehensiveexperience in the conception and implementation of surveys invarious modes (CAPI / CAWI / CALVI / CASI) · very good knowledge ofvarious questionnaire pretest procedures · Very good knowledge ofquantitative survey and evaluation methods · Experience in workingwith data from the SOEP or its Related Studies · Independent,responsible, and dedicated work approach · Excellent proficiency inEnglish, both written and spoken · Excellent organizational andcoordination skills · German language skills at level B2 aredesirable What we offer : A job at a research institute with around300 colleagues, where diversity, equal opportunities, and a healthywork-life balance guide all areas of work.

Flexible work schedulestailored to your needs as well as remote work are key parts of ourwork culture. Insights into the SOEP data collection process andearly access to unique and restricted data, including linked paneland administrative life course data.

The opportunity to contributeto survey methodological research, collaborating closely with theSOEP team and the field institute.

An exciting and varied job whereyou will gain deep insights into a research institute as well asnational and international science systems.

At DIW Berlin, you willhave the perfect opportunity to gain further subject-specifictraining at an institute where science and politics intersect.

DIWBerlin supports your professional and personal qualification andadvancement via internal and external career developmentopportunities and annual performance reviews.

You are paidaccording to the collective agreement for the public sector(Tarifvertrag des öffentlichen Dienstes, TVöD Bund), which includesan annual bonus as well as a company pension with VBL Ost.

Theoffice is located in the middle of Berlin-Mitte convenient topublic transportation. As a DIW Berlin employee, you are eligiblefor a reduced VBB-Firmenticket that is partially subsidized.

Thisis a fixed-term position limited to 31st July 2027. A transition topermanent employment is being pursued. Remuneration is paidaccording to TVöD Bund, salary group E14.

Application andinformation : We value diversity and welcome all applicationsregardless of gender, disability, nationality, or ethnic or socialorigin.

If you’re interested in the position, we are excited tohear from you! Please apply online by 30th September 2024 quotingthe reference number SOEP-14-24 and including a cover letter, CV,copies of degree certificates, and references.

Please do notinclude a photo. If you have any questions about the onlineapplication, contact [email protected]. In-person interviews areplanned to take place in the 42.

and 43. calendar weeks. You canfind more information about DIW Berlin on our website, www.diw.de.Please contact Prof. Dr.

Sabine Zinn for more information on thespecific tasks and responsibilities of this position. DIW Berlin(German Institute for Economic Research) has been one of Germany’sleading economic research institutes since 1925.

It analyzeseconomic and social scientific relationships in societally relevantresearch areas and uses the findings to provide advice topolicymakers and society at large.

DIW Berlin is a part of nationaland international networks, provides research infrastructure thatis used worldwide, and supports young researchers in their careers.

DIW Berlin is independent and, as a member of the LeibnizAssociation, is financed primarily by public funds.SoziologiePostdoc Forscher, Forscherin, Researcher WissenschaftlicherMitarbeiter, wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin Spezialist,Spezialistin, Fachkraft Lehre & Forschung, WissenschaftForschungseinrichtung Vollzeit