Micro-economist with expertise in digital economy and competition policy

at  Bruegel

Deadline for applications: 31 December 2024, 23:59 CET
Expected starting date: As soon as possible
Bruegel is looking for a full-time Brussels-based researcher with expertise in the areas of digital economy and competition policy.
To apply, candidates must hold a valid work permit or be authorised to work in Belgium.
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Economics from a leading university. Bruegel will consider both applicants with limited or no post-Ph.D. research experience (for the Affiliate Fellow position), and applicants with up to nine years of post-Ph.D. research and policy experience (for the Research Fellow position). Candidates who expect to obtain their PhD within 6 few months from the date of the application are also encouraged to apply.

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong knowledge in applied microeconomics;
• Ability to analyse policy-relevant issues in some of the following areas: digital and technological markets, online platform, data, artificial intelligence markets, competition policy, regulation;
• Data, programming and empirical skills; knowledge of data manipulation languages (e.g. SQL, Apache Pig, Python) is an advantage;
• A good understanding of the EU;
• Ability to contribute to all our types of publications including Bruegel’s podcasts and online events;
• Dedication to high quality and accurate work, within short deadlines when necessary;
• 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;
• Willingness to develop outreach skills and interact with the media;
• Willing to contribute to the organisation of events;
• Willingness to travel to participate in international events and engage with relevant stakeholders on a national and EU level;

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 that 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 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.
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.or

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