Research Assistant (F/M)

Main tasks and duties

You will support the preparation of two reports/studies:

• In-depth analysis of available publications of extended research in nine study areas (Education and science, health, safety, housing, social security, public administration, environmental protection and climate change, economy, Innovation/R&D and Infrastructure, sports, culture & participation. The 10th cluster will cover additional research topics to be selected in mutual agreement and could e.g. cover specific functions like: tax departments, social security agencies, cadaster/land registry and mapping, inspection and supervision departments).
• Exploratory study to identify available and relevant data bases.

Both studies will cover the following countries: 27 EU Member States plus UK, Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and USA. You will also be involved in the preparation of the detailed benchmarking study proposals: 2022 and 2022 – 2025.

Specific task will consist of investigation and preparation of the following in 2021:

• Website (but not only) search on:
  • databases compiled by international organizations: Eurostat, EU-SILC, EC, OECD, UNODC, World Bank, Websites of governmental administration, agencies and institutes from 35 countries being subject of the study, etc.
  • available publications of extended research in benchmarking study areas (academia, research institutions, international organizations)
  • best possible benchmarking partners
  • best possible experts.
• Internal database of Best Practices – in cooperation with the EPSA team.
• Data base of benchmarking study partners (e.g. MS National Schools/Institutes of Public Administration, universities).
• Participation in elaboration and execution of surveys or questionnaires.
• Helping the project coordinator in different tasks.

Job requirements:

• a Master degree in a field relevant to the Institute’s activities;
• experience in benchmarking studies, especially in quantitative analyses;
• experience in qualitative analysis will be regarded as an asset;
• knowledge of the EU Institutions;
• some experience in working with European academic, and/or public administrative organisations will be regarded an asset;
• very good editorial and writing skills;
• excellent research skills.

Personal Qualities

• Analytical/problem solving
• Accuracy/attention to detail
• Flexibility
• Ability to work independently
• Self-starter / initiative
• Team working

Our offer
In addition to a challenging and interesting junior position as part of a small professional team in an international and multicultural environment, we have excellent working conditions, including a considerable number of holidays. The initial contract will be one year, with the possibility of extension.

Interested?
You can apply by sending your CV and motivation letter in English to [email protected] for the attention of Ms. An Cazaerck mentioning Vacancy number V0220 as a reference. Deadline: 7 May 2021.

In the body of the email, please copy in: “I hereby consent that my personal data is processed by EIPA for recruitment purposes” so that we have your written consent to follow up on your application. For more information you can contact Ms. Iwona Karwot via email [email protected].