Micro-economist with expertise in trade policy

at  Bruegel

Deadline for applications: February 16th 2025, 23:59 CET
Expected starting date: as soon as possible
Contract type: One-year, renewable. Brussels-based.
Bruegel is looking for a full-time researcher with expertise in the area of trade 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;
• 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 engage with relevant stakeholders on a national and EU level.

Please refer the Job description for details