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Call for Assistant and Associate Researchers
labC – Lab on Crisis & Communication · Research arm of Berlin Crisis Solutions, Germany
labC is the research arm of Berlin Crisis Solutions (BCS), a research-based consultancy from Germany specializing in risk, crisis and disaster communication, strategic management, and corporate resilience. The lab strengthens the scientific foundation of BCS’s work by developing theoretically grounded frameworks and evidence-based insights for real-world application. Our labC’s researchers are based in different regions of the world, and our operations are anchored in Asia
We invite applications for Assistant Researcher and Associate Researcher positions, and we are open to appointing candidates at either level or to building a team that includes both.
Position
Researchers join labC in a collaborative capacity, working within an international and interdisciplinary team. The level of appointment, Assistant or Associate, is determined by each candidate’s academic background, research experience, and degree of independence. Collaborators who demonstrate exceptional scholarly judgment and reliability may be considered for long-term research positions within BCS.
Terms of Collaboration
- Work location: Hanoi, Vietnam.
- The form of collaboration is flexible and negotiated individually. This includes the scope of work, time commitment, working mode, and the form of compensation or scholarly recognition. We are open to different arrangements and invite candidates to state their own expectations.
Responsibilities
Conducting systematic literature reviews and comparative analyses in risk, crisis, and disaster communication
Supporting ongoing research projects, including data collection, analysis, and the preparation of reports and manuscripts
Contributing to emerging research directions, in particular the de-Westernization of crisis communication scholarship
Collaborating with international scholars and practitioners on interdisciplinary projects
Qualifications
A demonstrated commitment to academic and scientific research
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Advanced command of English (IELTS 7.0 or higher); experience in academic writing is an advantage
A background in communication, media studies, management, or a related discipline
The capacity to work independently and to meet deadlines
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a short motivation letter to research@labc.vn. In the letter, please indicate the level you are applying for, your availability, and the collaboration arrangement you have in mind. We would also welcome a brief note on the research questions or theoretical problems in crisis communication that most engage you.
About labC and Berlin Crisis Solutions
Berlin Crisis Solutions (www.bcs-experts.com) operates at the intersection of science and strategy, helping organizations, governments, and institutions navigate complexity and uncertainty. To advance the scientific base and quality of its consultancy, BCS established labC as a dedicated hub for research, innovation, and evidence-based methodology in crisis communication.
labC brings together expertise from communication science, sociology, political science, and cultural studies. Its central concern is how crises are constructed, communicated, and governed across diverse socio-political contexts. The lab promotes cross-national and comparative approaches to risk, crisis, and disaster communication, extending from war and conflict to socio-political disruption and global emergencies.
A distinctive line of inquiry at labC is the de-Westernization of crisis communication research. This work interrogates the assumptions of Eurocentric paradigms, examines which of them travel and which do not, and develops context-sensitive frameworks that reflect the cultural, political, and social realities of the Global South.
Although based in Asia, labC operates as an international node connecting scholarly traditions in East and West. Its aim is to produce insights that explain how crises unfold and that strengthen trust, resilience, and governance in different institutional settings.
Lab Leadership
Dr. phil. Ngoc-Son Le
Head of labC · Founder and Chairman of BCS
Global Advisory Board
Prof. Dr. Martin Löffelholz
Chair