**Deadline for applications:** Sunday 29 th March 2026, 23:59 CET
**Expected starting date:** 01 September 2026
Bruegel welcomes applications from all areas of economic research for positions as **Research** **Assistants**.
_Interviews are expected to take place between 17 April and 24 April 2026._
_Bruegel is a European think tank working in the field of international economics. Established in 2005, Bruegel is independent and non-doctrinal. Its mission is to improve the quality of economic policy with open and fact-based research, analysis and debate. We are committed to impartiality, openness and excellence. Bruegel’s membership includes European Member State governments, international corporations and institutions. For more information about Bruegel, please consult:_ [www.bruegel.org](http://www.bruegel.org/)
## KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Research Assistants work closely with Bruegel Fellows to conduct research in the forms of Policy Briefs, Blueprints, Blogs and external publications.
Responsibilities include gathering information; building datasets; collecting, cleaning, and analysing economic data; producing charts and graphs for publication and presentations; contributing to the drafting of policy pieces; 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 related fields, should possess a solid understanding of economics and demonstrate very strong t echnical 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 visualization skills (using e.g. 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 with short deadlines are 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.
The candidates for this position must have at least **one year** of proven experience in empirical work.
## APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To apply, please submit your application to [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) with the subject line: **“Research Assistant** **Application 2026”** **.**
Your application must be submitted **by Sunday 29 th March 2026, 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, colour, nationality, religion, ethnic or national origins, gender, marital status, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, disability or chronic illness._
For further guidance, see Bruegel’s Careers page: [http://www.bruegel.org/careers/](http://www.bruegel.org/careers/)
