Research on Global Challenges – Remote Internship or Volunteering

Global2030 is the key project of a non-profit organization that monitors the most important global challenges and recommends suitable measures to be adopted and implemented by decision-makers.

The position:

The intern/volunteer will be working on assessments of global challenges, including several SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals). Your possible tasks:

• Working on self-chosen subjects out of the 27 topics covered by our review (such as hunger, pollution, climate change, epidemics, poverty, unsafe water, financial stability, technological risks, etc.)
• researching for data updates and recommended action, etc.
• optionally, contributing to a progress report on global challenges, limited to trend data and target achievements.

The assessment of global issues is completely data-based and aims to be as factual, trustworthy and unbiased as possible. The impacts on human health, mortality, the environment and the economy are of great interest in this research area, as are the most effective measures to reduce or prevent such impacts. The economic costs and benefits of such measures are also assessed.

Start: anytime

• Duration of an internship (concomitant to your studies and for training and/or orientation purposes): 2 to 3 months, including a minimum commitment of 16 or 12 hours/week, respectively (enrolment at university is required due to German law).
• Duration of volunteering: anything from 4 hours a week, on a regular basis for a period of at least 2 months.

Remote work: The internship/volunteer work is carried out remotely. We use an online groupware for file sharing, discussions and scheduling appointments, as well as video conferencing, telephone and an instant messaging service. This is not a complete substitute for face-to-face collaboration, but it does allow participation from anywhere.

Payment: Unfortunately, the association is not able to provide payment or remuneration.

Working language(s): mainly English, German is also welcome.

Skills and qualifications:

• We are looking for candidates with good knowledge in research and/or statistics. This type of research demands a lot of patience and accuracy. A university background is required (Bachelor or Master's programme related to the topics; enrolled in, or completed).
• Knowledge in environmental, developmental, economic or health topics would also be a great asset.
• Good English skills are required. Native speakers are very much appreciated, as well as experience in proofreading and copy-editing. German skills are not required (but welcome).
• The ideal candidate will also have a sincere motivation and relevant experience in the field of global challenges (e.g. voluntary activities, past work and/or internship experience, etc.).

Refugees are welcome to apply (even if documents from universities are missing, see ).

We offer the opportunity to gain valuable work experience with close collaboration, exchange of opinions, and support. To get an insight into our work and your possible future internship/volunteer work, please check out our website, After completing your placement, you will be eligible to receive a certificate highlighting the topics you researched, and/or a reference letter for your job applications.

How to apply

If you are interested, please send your C.V. and a statement as to why such an internship or volunteering position would be of interest to you (motivation letter), as well as your suggested starting date and the foreseeable duration of the internship or volunteering. Please also mention in your application how you found our advertisement. You can apply at any time.

Job Type: Internship

Work Location: Remote