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Economist with over 17 years of professional experience in the fields of data-driven social science and policy advice. Experience encompassing developing applications for measuring sustainability risks in finance (ESG), scientific contributions to macroeconomic modelling, reporting on socioeconomic development in Germany, indicator systems, regional labour market research, climate change adaptation research, as well as policy advise for key stakeholders involved in student dropout prevention and vocational training.Broad range of skills and qualities including:• accurate and focused dealing with detailed empirical data, data analysis, handling statistics and programming tools (R, SQL, Stata, EViews), data visualization and clear, complexity-reducing presentation • building empirically-based economic forecasting and simulation models, user-oriented VBA programming of Excel applications and comprehensive reporting of results• proficiency in English (PhD thesis and various publications as well as conference and project presentations), moreover Polish and German on a native speaker’s level• ability to work in diverse, interdisciplinary and international environments, resulting from active participation in numerous international projects, conferences and research visits • successful dealing with a broad range of business and institutional clients on regional and federal as well as international level• openness towards other people, cultures and methodological approachesI am passionate about continuous lifelong learning and skill acquisition. Particularly, I am constantly honing my data science skills (R, SQL, machine learning, big data).

Listed skills include Data Analysis, Programming, Project Management, Data Visualization, and 11 others.