Work Experience

Academic and Professional Background

Current Position

Research Associate
Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg | 2020 - Present
Responsibilities: Conducting original research on migration economics and crime dynamics; Teaching econometrics, macroeconomics, and policy analysis courses; Supervising Bachelor theses (23 students); Publishing research papers and working papers; Collaborating with international researchers on refugee integration studies.

Professional Experience

Research Assistant
Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg | 2017-2020
Contributed to the DFG-funded research project "Germany and the Refugee Crisis in 2015" led by Prof. Michael Kvasnicka. Conducted econometric analysis, data management, and contributed to research publications.
Statistical Analyst / Field Researcher
Refugee Rights Europe (RRE), London | 2016-2019
Key Responsibilities: Conducted quantitative analysis for 17 research reports; Coordinated data analysis working group; Field researcher in five international studies across Greece (Chios, Lesvos), France (Paris), Germany (Berlin), and other locations; Co-authored publication "A Model of Protracted Suffering among Refugees on the Greek Islands: The Case of Chios" with Marta Welander; Analyzed refugee conditions and protection mechanisms.
Internship
EIUC – Global Campus, Venice | 2015
Supporting work during Professional Master in Democratic Governance program.
Statistical Analyst
Private Research Support | 2011-2014
Provided statistical analysis and data management support for academic researchers using SPSS software.
Teacher
Start Centre / Private Educational Services, Aleppo | 2010-2013
Taught economics courses (Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Principles of Economics); Instructed students in mental math and cognitive development techniques.
Supervisor (Typing and Advertisement)
Mishkat Library, Aleppo | 2008-2010
Managed library operations, supervised staff, and coordinated advertising and promotional activities.
Assistant Marketing Manager
Al-Mehrab for Tourism, Aleppo | 2007-2008
Supported marketing campaigns and tourism promotion activities.
Supervisor (Distribution)
Al-Waseela (Advertising Journal), Aleppo | 2004-2006
Managed distribution operations and supply chain coordination.

Key Achievements & Impact

Professional Skills

Technical Skills

  • STATA & SPSS (Expert)
  • Econometric Analysis (Advanced)
  • Data Visualization (Advanced)
  • MS Office (Advanced)
  • AI Tools (ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Claude)

Research Skills

  • Causal Inference Methods
  • Survey Design & Field Research
  • Qualitative Analysis
  • Policy Evaluation
  • Academic Writing & Publishing