Employer profile
ROCKWOOL Foundation Berlin
Impact-drivenThink TankScience & ResearchDemocracy & Public Goods
About us
The ROCKWOOL Foundation Berlin (RFBerlin), officially the ROCKWOOL Foundation Berlin Institute for the Economy and the Future of Work, conducts independent research on global challenges affecting the economy, society, and welfare state. Its work aims to enrich public discourse and inform policy-making. Key research themes include Equity, Inclusion & Opportunity; Migration & Global Collaboration; and Technology, Trade & Human Capital. The institute disseminates findings through publications and partnerships, such as CReAM @ RFBerlin, and supports PhD students and postdoctoral fellows. It is recognized for its high impact in science and social impact, aligning with SDGs 8, 10, and 4.
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Sustainability Goals
Decent Work & Economic Growth
Research for Inclusive Economic Growth
The organization conducts research on the economy, society, and the future of work, providing policymakers with insights for sustainable economic growth and decent work.
Analyzing Labor Market Impacts
Through studies on topics such as returns to skills and the economic effects of work authorization for asylum seekers, the organization promotes the creation of fair working conditions.
Reduced Inequalities
Focus on Migration and Equity
The organization comprehensively researches migration, global collaboration, and equity of opportunity to analyze and reduce inequalities within and among countries.
Data-Driven Migration Analyses
In collaboration with CReAM @ RFBerlin, the organization produces data-driven reports on migration trends and their socioeconomic impacts, such as immigrant educational attainment in the EU.
Quality Education
Promoting Educational Research
The organization researches immigrant educational attainment and contributes through its findings to highlighting the importance of quality education for social and economic integration.
Training Young Researchers
The organization offers career opportunities for PhD students and postdoctoral fellows, fostering the next generation of researchers in economics and social sciences.
FAQs
Q1What is the primary mission of the ROCKWOOL Foundation Berlin?+
The ROCKWOOL Foundation Berlin (RFBerlin) is dedicated to conducting independent research on significant challenges confronting the economy, society, and the welfare state in a global context. Its objective is to enhance public discourse and provide a robust foundation for policy-making.
Q2What are the key research themes at the ROCKWOOL Foundation Berlin?+
RFBerlin's research efforts are organized around several key themes, including Equity, Inclusion & Opportunity; Migration & Global Collaboration; and Technology, Trade & Human Capital.
Q3How can one find career opportunities at the ROCKWOOL Foundation Berlin?+
Career opportunities, including positions for PhD students and postdoctoral fellows, can be found on the organization's careers page at https://www.rfberlin.com/careers/.
Q4Which Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does the ROCKWOOL Foundation Berlin primarily support?+
The ROCKWOOL Foundation Berlin primarily supports SDGs 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and 10 (Reduced Inequalities). SDG 4 (Quality Education) is also supported as a secondary goal.
Q5Does the ROCKWOOL Foundation Berlin collaborate with other research institutions?+
Yes, the organization maintains a notable partnership with CReAM (Centre for Research and Analysis of Migration), from which CReAM @ RFBerlin operates. This collaboration produces data-driven analyses of migration trends.
