Deadline for applications:
Sunday 27 April 2025, 23:59 CET
Expected starting date:
01 September 2025
Bruegel welcomes applications from all areas of economic research for positions as Research Assistants.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Research Assistants work closely with Bruegel Fellows to conduct research in the forms of Policy Briefs, Blueprints, Analyses and external publications.
Responsibilities include gathering information; collecting, cleaning, and analysing economic data; producing charts and graphs for publication and presentations; and occasionally taking notes at meetings and events.
Research Assistants have the opportunity to co-author Bruegel publications, depending on the extent and nature of their contributions.
We offer full-time one-year contracts (renewable based on performance).
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Skills
All applicants must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in Economics or a related field, should possess a solid understanding of economics and demonstrate very strong technical strengths in quantitative economics methods/econometrics.
Proficiency in Python, STATA or R (at least in one of the three), as well as in Excel, is required. Data scraping and data visualisation skills (using eg plotly and dash packages in Python, or java script) would be useful.
Applicants must be fluent in English, both written and spoken.
Applicants are expected to be able to confidently, autonomously and professionally communicate with Bruegel colleagues and possibly with relevant stakeholders. Versatility, attention to detail and the ability to work as a team-player to short deadlines is desired.
Interests
Applicants must have an interest in applied, policy-oriented research in Bruegel’s areas of specialisation, including the functioning of EU policies. Bruegel research areas include: innovation and competition policy, digital economy, climate and energy policy, macroeconomic policy, trade policy, banking, capital markets and financial regulation.
Candidates for this position must have at least one year of proven experience in economic empirical work.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To apply, please submit your application to [email protected] with the subject line: “Research Assistant Application 2025”.
Your application must be submitted by Sunday 27 April 2025, 23:59 CET.
The email must contain the below documents in one single PDF document (merged):
- CV
- Cover Letter
- Writing Sample (such as Master’s thesis)
- University Transcripts
Applications with missing documents and/or that do not meet the above-mentioned requirements will NOT be considered.
Because of the high number of applications, we usually receive we are unfortunately unable to reply to all applicants. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted within a few weeks.
Bruegel is committed to ensuring equal opportunities and treatment for all by providing that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, nationality, religion, ethnicity, gender, marital status, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, disability or chronic illness.
