Christoph Hanschmann
Research Associate
Berlin
Summary
Knowledgeable Research Associate with robust background in conducting and analyzing scientific studies. Contributed to significant research projects and collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive innovative solutions. Demonstrated critical thinking and proficiency in data analysis and research methodologies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages
Work History
Research Associate
Forsa GmbH
Berlin
10.2022 - Current
- Design, support and help implement over 20 social and market research studies annually for companies, civil society, and federal ministries.
- Delivered timely presentations, reports and visuals to effectively communicate insights in the mobility, sustainability, and finance sector.
- Monitor and test over 20 questionnaires and datasets monthly to ensure smooth execution of client projects.
- Draft project proposals and help publish a weekly newsletter reaching 5,000+ subscribers.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to drive project success and achieve objectives.
Junior Program Officer
Aspen Institute Germany
Berlin
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Planned and executed 5+ conferences and workshops with 200+ participants, achieving 98% attendee satisfaction and staying within a 10% budget variance.
- Developed and secured 5 new sponsorships, driving a 20% increase in funding and a 30% expansion in organizational reach.
- Coordinated and revised 20+ policy papers, improving publication turnaround by 30% and reaching over 1,000 policymakers with 80% engagement.
Project Consultant
EuroConsults GmbH
Berlin
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Managed EU grants and conducted research on funding instruments, boosting successful grant applications by 15%.
- Assisted in developing a digital platform for 100+ European stakeholders, attracting 200+ active users in 6 months.
- Performed market research, identifying 3 new business opportunities that contributed to a 20% revenue growth.
Project Assistant
Munich Security Conference
Munich
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Organized 10+ side events and outreach activities with national delegations and non-governmental organizations.
- Supported the planning of 5+ major conferences, including NATO Engages London and the Cyber Security Summit Berlin.
- Coordinated 5 MSC publications using MS Excel and Adobe InDesign to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
Political Affairs Intern
Permanent Mission of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Geneva Conference on Disarmament (CD)
Geneva
11.2018 - 12.2018
- Organized over 10 workshops, 15 bilateral meetings, and 5 informal consultations to enhance coordination among High Contracting Parties to the UN CCW and BTWC.
- Produced 20+ summary reports for the German CD Ambassador and updated website content regularly, reaching an audience of 1,000+ stakeholders.
- Liaised with decision-makers at UNOG to coordinate 10+ public event formats, engaging hundreds of participants.
Research Assistant
The Centre for Transnational Studies, Foreign and Security Policy, Freie Universität Berlin
Berlin
09.2016 - 02.2018
- Conducted background research on 15+ international organizations and 10+ UN peacekeeping operations, enhancing report quality.
- Developed an analytical framework for UN communication strategies and edited 10+ research paper drafts.
- Conducted literature reviews to support teaching activities.
Education
Master of Arts (MA) - Political Science
Freie Universität Berlin
Berlin 10.2016 - 2019.05
Bachelor of Arts (BA Hons) - International Relations
University of Essex
Colchester, Essex 10.2012 - 2016.06
Erasmus+ Exchange Program -
Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Barcelona 04.2001 - 2015.07
Skills
Survey design
Research presentation
MS office
Quantitative research
Questionnaire building
Project management
Research and analysis
Adobe Photoshop/InDesign
R programming
Python programming
Certification
EU Project Management, EuroConsults GmbH - IPMA Level Basic
Timeline
Research Associate
Forsa GmbH
10.2022 - Current
Junior Program Officer
Aspen Institute Germany
07.2021 - 12.2021
Project Consultant
EuroConsults GmbH
11.2020 - 06.2021
Project Assistant
Munich Security Conference
10.2019 - 02.2020
Political Affairs Intern
Permanent Mission of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Geneva Conference on Disarmament (CD)
11.2018 - 12.2018
Master of Arts (MA) - Political Science
Freie Universität Berlin
10.2016 - 2019.05
Research Assistant
The Centre for Transnational Studies, Foreign and Security Policy, Freie Universität Berlin
09.2016 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Arts (BA Hons) - International Relations
University of Essex
10.2012 - 2016.06
Erasmus+ Exchange Program -
Universitat Pompeu Fabra
04.2001 - 2015.07
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