Experience

Max Planck Society

• Germany
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Scientific Officer at Max Planck Society

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  I am a member of the Strategy and Research Policy team at the Max Planck Society. My tasks include supporting the leadership of the Max Planck Society in their strategic decision-making in the Perspektivenrat, the main strategy body of the Max Planck Society. Previous responsibilities include the coordination and preparation of the evaluation of the Max Planck Schools, a network of German universities and non-university research organizations for a new form of graduate education. I am a member of the Strategy and Research Policy team at the Max Planck Society. My tasks include supporting the leadership of the Max Planck Society in their strategic decision-making in the Perspektivenrat, the main strategy body of the Max Planck Society. Previous responsibilities include the coordination and preparation of the evaluation of the Max Planck Schools, a network of German universities and non-university research organizations for a new form of graduate education.



Wissenschaftsrat

• Köln, Germany

• Policy Advisor

  • Aug 2017 - Jul 2019

  I supported the Secretariat of the Council of Science and Humanities (Wissenschaftsrat) in its mission by coordinating state-wide evaluations of research organizations, facilitating open dialogue on current issues in research policy and providing background information to scientists and policy makers at federal and state levels. The Wissenschaftsrat is one of the leading science policy advisory bodies in Germany. It advises the Federal Government and the governments of the German Federal States. It produces recommendations on the development of science, research and higher education, thus helping to ensure that German science and humanities remain competitive at national, European and international level.



German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA)

• Research Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Postdoctoral Fellow

  • Jul 2016 - Jun 2017

• Research Fellow

  • Apr 2016 - Jul 2016

  I contributed to a data collection effort that covers characteristics, grievances, and collective actions of some 600 religious minorities around the world.

• PhD Candidate and Research Fellow

  • Apr 2013 - Mar 2016

  I completed my dissertation with the title "Managing Lootable Natural Resources: What Makes Successful Strategies of Reconstruction After Armed Conflict?" as a member of the GIGA Institute of African Affairs and the Research Program "Violence and Security".



Yale University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Visiting Researcher

  • Aug 2014 - Jul 2015



Haus Rissen Hamburg

• Hamburg Area, Germany

• Lecturer

  • Jan 2014 - Jun 2014



Innovations for Poverty Action

• United States
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Global Outreach Intern

  • Nov 2012 - Apr 2013



Yale University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Aug 2011 - Mar 2012



University of Konstanz

• Germany
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teaching Assistant

  • May 2009 - Jun 2009

• Research Assistant

  • Feb 2009 - May 2009



University of Konstanz

• Germany
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Mar 2008 - Jun 2008



Haus Rissen Hamburg

• Junior Analyst

  • Oct 2007 - Dec 2007