The College of Europe is seeking applications for the position of research assistant (50% FTE) for the forthcoming academic year 2023-2024, with a starting date of 1 September 2023. The successful candidate will assist the newly established Chair in Transatlantic Trade and Economy connected with the joint College of Europe-Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy Master of Arts in Transatlantic Affairs (MATA) programme (https://www.coleurope.eu/study/master-arts-transatlantic-affairs-mata) and in cooperation with Microsoft.
We are looking for recent graduates with
- a Master's degree in EU studies, International Relations, political science, law or economics with a very good average grade (at least 15 out of 20),
- a good knowledge of and strong interest in transatlantic relations,
- an excellent command of English (knowledge of French is an asset),
- the ability to work independently and as part of a team,
- an interest in research and developing projects; experience with supervising publications would be considered an asset,
- good organisational skills (e.g., events, conferences),
- strong writing and communication skills,
- preferably some familiarity with the College of Europe,
- preferably some experience in project reporting, and
- a high measure of flexibility.
Tasks include
- assisting the Chairholder in research and teaching (e.g., organisational back-up, compiling reading lists, academic advice to students),
- working together with the team in the MATA programme,
- departmental administration (e.g., guest lectures, conferences, publications, reporting),
- promotion of the Chair’s activities on social media and the College website, and
- research and academic writing.
The College offers
- an excellent academic and professional setting
- a pleasant, international working environment,
- an employment contract under Belgian labour law (renewable),
- a competitive remuneration,
- the possibility to work from home for some duties,
- a comprehensive benefits package including the compulsory holiday pay and an end-of-year bonus, meal vouchers, a transportation allowance, a telework allowance, a hospitalisation insurance, and a complementary pension scheme,
- legal holidays plus 8 days closing during the winter break, and 2 extra public holidays (9th of May and 11th of July)
Applications in English, comprising a detailed curriculum vitae and a letter of motivation, should be submitted by email (to belinda.deryckere@coleurope.eu) by Tuesday, 30 May 2023.
Should you require any further information on this position, please contact MATA Director Michele Chang (michele.chang@coleurope.eu).
Should you require any further information on the salary conditions, please contact Ms. Isabelle Hillewaere (Isabelle.hillewaere@coleurope.eu).
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