Position description
The Institute for China-Europe Studies (ICES) is seeking a motivated and skilled Research Assistant Intern to join our team in Brussels. This position is ideal for postgraduate students with a strong interest in international affairs, particularly in EU-China relations and policy research.
Responsibilities:
- Researching developments and issues related to EU-China relations;
- Writing research papers and commentaries on subjects relevant to our work;
- Contributing to the production of ICES newsletters;
- Supporting the data acquisition, structuring, formatting, and website publication of specialised datasets covering EU-China regulatory developments and maritime relations;
- Supporting the content creation for the ICES website and other social media channels;
- Supporting the organisation of events and activities;
- Assisting with communication and outreach tasks;
- Other administrative and operational duties as required.
Qualifications
- Master’s graduate with an academic background in international relations, international political economy, political science, economics, law, climate governance, maritime affairs or ocean science/governance, or equivalent;
- Demonstrated motivation and interest in EU-China studies with knowledge of China-related issues and European affairs;
- Strong organisational skills, reliability, and the ability to multitask and work autonomously;
- Previous research and event-organising experience preferred;
- Excellent written and oral skills in English; proficiency in French and/or Chinese (Mandarin) is an asset;
- Availability for six months, full-time (38 hours per week) and on-site.
Application instructions
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