Trainee / Specialist – Spatial Research & Data Visualization (m/f/d)

Organization: IRIS – Institut für raumbezogene Infrastruktur und Raumforschung (gGmbH)

Location: Germany (On-site / Hybrid with Relocation & Housing Support)

Target Program: Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte) / Master Trainees / International Talents

Working Language: English (No initial German language skills required)

About the Research Institute:

The IRIS Institute (gGmbH) is an applied research organization creating predictive spatial models for renewable energy siting, power grid capacities, and environmental land resilience across Germany.

What We Offer:

We support international applicants through every step of the German Opportunity Card process, covering visa administration, qualification recognition, local accommodation setup, and baseline cost-of-living stipends. In addition, we provide on-site German language training and a collaborative research environment working with state-of-the-art Web-GIS tools.

Your Role & Key Tasks:

You will analyze and validate spatial resilience outputs and energy location clusters generated by our data engine. You will create clear, interactive map presentations and automated visual factsheets using Web-GIS and dashboarding tools, acting as a vital communication link between technical data engineering and practical research applications.