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ECONOMISTS WITH EXPERTISE IN SEVERAL POLICY AREAS
Deadline for applications: 16th of June 2024, 00:00 CET
Expected starting date: September 2024
Contract type: One-year, renewable. Brussels-based.
Bruegel is looking for full-time researchers, with expertise in the areas of:
- Digital economy and competition policy
- Trade policy
- Taxation policy
- Climate finance policy
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Economics or Finance from a leading university. Bruegel will consider applicants who have up to nine years of research experience in the field (after obtaining their PhD). Candidates who expect to obtain their PhD within a few months from the date of the application are also encouraged to apply.
The researcher will use sound economic analysis (theoretical and/or empirical modelling) to undertake research and propose policy options in areas such as:
- Data markets and data governance
- The role of technology in the EU geopolitical strategy
- The economics of multi-sided markets
- Content moderation in online markets and online platforms’ liability
- The relationship between ex-ante regulation and ex-post competition policy enforcement in online platform markets
- Taxation of digital services
- The economics of cybersecurity
- Artificial intelligence: development, adoption and regulation
- Supranational, national, regional and local government of technological markets
- Technology and the public sector
- E-commerce and cross-border digital trade
What Bruegel offers
Bruegel is the European think tank that specialises in economics. Established in 2005, it is independent and non-doctrinal. Bruegel’s mission is to improve the quality of economic policy with open and fact-based research, analysis and debate. Committed to impartiality, openness and excellence, Bruegel offers a stimulating research and policy environment. The researcher has the opportunity to contribute to the intellectual community at Bruegel, collaborate with other Fellows, Senior Fellows, communication and development teams under the guidance of the Director of Bruegel. The researcher will have access to Bruegel’s vast network to discuss and disseminate their reports on research findings, support the developments of events and interact with various outside and inside stakeholders. They will be willing to develop outreach skills to interact with media.
Requirements
- Economist with a strong knowledge in microeconomics;
- Ability to analyse policy-relevant issues in some of the following areas: digital and technological markets, data, AI markets, competition policy, regulation, trade policy, functioning of the EU single market and the four freedoms;
- Data, programming and empirical skills; knowledge of data manipulation languages (e.g. SQL, Apache Pig, Python) is an advantage;
- Good knowledge of the EU;
- Ability to contribute to all our types of publications including Bruegel’s blog series, podcasts and online events;
- Dedication to high quality and accurate work;
- Strong organisational and planning skills;
- Outstanding writing and communications skills;
- Knowledge of English language at a professional level. Knowledge of another European language is a plus;
- Capable of delivering accurate and high-quality work within short deadlines;
- Willing to contribute to events’ organisations;
- High analytical skills and attention to details;
- Ready to travel in order to participate in international events and engage with EU institutions and European country authorities.
Application procedure
To apply, please submit your application to recruitment@bruegel.org with the subject line: “Economist_Policy area_Applicant’s name”. Your application must be submitted by Sunday 16th June 2024.
The email must contain: CV, Cover Letter and a Writing Sample in one single PDF document (merged).
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 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
Bruegel is committed to ensure equal opportunities and treatment for all, by ensuring 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/