Internship at Centre for European Studies Location: Brussels DL: 4 July 2011

The Centre for European Studies - the official political foundation/think-tank of the European People’s Party, has launched its activities on a wide-range of political themes, with particular emphasis on European policy-oriented studies. The Centre for European Studies is looking for a dynamic, motivated and innovative individual with academic credentials to fill a position of 1 year as CES Visiting Fellow, based in Brussels. The contract is not renewable.
Established under the revised EU Regulation (EC) No 2004/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the regulations governing political parties at European level and the rules regarding their funding, the Centre is a growing organisation that offers the unique opportunity of being part of a new and energetic team, which will lay the groundwork for the organization’s ambitious plan of action.

The position of visiting Fellow is offered for a period of 6-12 months.
Key responsibilities:

• Participating in follow-up of the progress and the quality of the research and studies in accordance with the highest academic standards;
• Participating in the development of a peer-review procedure and a subsequent expert group related to each individual research project;
• Assisting in building relations 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;
• Complementing the outsourced research, and further developing the research activities of the Centre;
• Active involvement and participation in research projects and the communication of their results;

And/Or

• Assist in the management and organisation of the joint activities together with CES Member foundations;
• Contributing in development of the academic policy journal of the Centre “European View”;
• Assist in the development of the CES publications;
• Compiling databases and collecting relevant publications and studies from all areas of European politics;
• Planning and management of the Seminars;
• Contributing to CES online initiatives;
• Monitoring political developments in Europe and analyzing 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 organizational 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 CES Research work and/or activities of the CES with its Member foundations;
• Experienced Researchers and Policy Drafters will have priority.

Submission of application:

The position is granted depending on demand throughout the year. Applicants should forward a detailed CV and a cover letter by e-mail at jobs@thinkingeurope.eu to the attention of Tomi Huhtanen, CES Director. When applying, please mention in the subject-line of the email message “Visiting fellow”.