Visiting Fellow (m/f)
This is a six-months, non-renewable, Brussels-based, full-time position for candidates with academic credentials and expertise and interest in one of the following topics:
Key responsibilities
- Developing at least one major research project reflecting your interests and competence
- Improving the quality of the research and studies of the Centre in accordance with academic standards
- Assisting in building a network of experts (scholars, analysts, policymakers) and enhancing the standing of the Centre within the academic and research community
- Assisting in planning and structuring future research projects as well as the Centre’s in-house research projects
- Active involvement and participation in the communication of the results of research projects
- Conceptualisation of high-impact events, workshops and initiatives to increase visibility, recognition and influence of the Centre
And/Or
- Assisting in the management and organisation of the joint activities together with the Member Foundations
- Contributing to the development of the academic policy journal of the Centre, European View
- Assisting in the development of the Martens Centre publications
- Compiling databases and collecting relevant publications and studies from all areas of European politics
- Planning and management of the Seminars
- Contributing to the Martens Centre online initiatives
- Monitoring political developments in Europe and analysing data, relevant publications and studies for further use in the research of the Centre
Candidate requirements
- University degree in political science, social sciences, law, economics or related disciplines
- Post-graduate level fluency in English, with proven writing skills; knowledge of additional languages is welcome
- Excellent analytical as well as organisational skills
- Good knowledge of European and international politics and familiarity with the history and the tradition of the Christian Democrat, Conservative and like-minded political parties of the EPP family
- Committed and flexible team player, able to work in a multi-national environment
- Preference will be given to the applicants familiar with the Martens Centre Research work and/or activities of the Martens Centre with its Member foundations