Research Intern

BACKGROUND

Research has shown that domestic abuse lasts for around three years in high-risk cases. This needn't be the case. Victims in high-risk settings turn to the police or health services on average three times for support in leaving before finally receiving the help they need to escape the perpetrator.

Frontline researches and develops approaches and tools to end domestic abuse sooner to prevent revictimization and long-term victimization experiences. We have built a machine learning domestic abuse risk assessment tool that helps police, healthcare practitioners and social workers across Europe accurately and more effectively identify and support high-risk victims of domestic abuse. Click here to find out more about us:

We are seeking a master's student looking for a 3-month internship to conduct research on intimate partner violence (IPV) as part of their master's thesis and support domestic violence awareness trainings. This position offers the opportunity to work with real-world data, contribute to meaningful research, and gain practical experience in the field.

Research topics include but are not limited to:

• Demographic profiles of IPV victims: Analyze patterns and characteristics across victim populations
• Support service uptake among IPV victims: Examine barriers and facilitators to accessing help
• The "Man Box" and abuse types: Explore correlations between restrictive masculinity norms and violence patterns

WHAT WE OFFER

• Access to comprehensive IPV research data
• Regular supervision and methodological guidance
• Co-authorship opportunity on a peer-reviewed publication
• Assistance with training delivery for IPV counseling services and shelters

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

• Completed Master thesis or Hausarbeit
• Joint publication submission to academic journal

REQUIREMENTS

• Enrolled in a relevant Master program (e.g., Public Policy, Data Science, Public Health, Sociology, Psychology, etc.)
• Proficiency in Python or R for statistical analysis
• Strong writing skills
• Interest in IPV research
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Ethical sensitivity when handling sensitive data

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please send in a Cover Letter (English) and CV (English) to Your Cover Letter should follow the following format:

• Why you care about this issue
• Each area where you have competency, if not covered in your CV (see above)
• How you approach work

This should be a minimum of three, but no more than five paragraphs.

If you fail to structure your application in the above format, we will throw it away.

Art der Stelle: Praktikum

Vertragsdauer: 3 Monate

Gehalt: 450,00€ pro Monat

Leistungen:

• Flexible Arbeitszeiten
• Gleitzeit
• Homeoffice-Möglichkeit

Sprache:

• Englisch (Erforderlich)
• Deutsch (Wünschenswert)

Arbeitsort: Zum Teil im Homeoffice in 80799 München