Research Fellow at Civic Consulting, Berlin

Deadline: 20 October 2013
Open to: candidates with one to two years professional or academic experience after graduation in economics, political sciences, law or other relevant subjects, with EU residency or work permit
Fellowship: 2,000 Euro/month

Description

Civic Consulting is an economic and public policy consultancy supporting European and international institutions as well as national governments through research, policy evaluation, and impact assessment. Civic Consulting has special expertise in the areas of consumer policy, financial services, food chain issues, animal health and welfare, public risk management, and good governance.

If you are interested in analysing EU policy from a consumer perspective, and have a research interest in the fields of food chain policy and economics, or consumer policy and markets, and would like to be considered for a three-month research fellowship at Civic Consulting’s office in Berlin, then send in a 4-7 page article in line with academic standards on one of the following topics, in English, together with a CV and covering letter:

Food chain policy and economics:

  • a) Good governance of food chain risks – has the EU learned the lessons from the BSE crisis? or
  • b) What is the cost of animal welfare in food production, and how should EU consumers contribute?

Consumer policy and markets:

  • a) Do market practices of gasoline retailers lead to consumer detriment at the pump, and what can EU policy makers do about it? or
  • b) Unfair commercial practices in financial services – is the EU legal framework sufficient to protect consumers?

Fellowship

Winners of the fellowship will receive a compensation of 2,000 Euro/month. Fellows will contribute to ongoing EU studies. Fellows that have successfully contributed to the team will be preferably considered for permanent positions at Civic Consulting.

Eligibility

Applicants for the fellowship should have at least one to two years professional or academic experience after graduation in economics, political sciences, law or other relevant subjects. Previous work experience in a research institution, a consultancy or a European/international body would be an advantage, as well as extensive writing experience in an academic, research or consultancy context.

Genuine and documented interest in economic and legal research at EU level and previous research experience in the relevant field (as documented e.g. through scientific articles, previous projects or volunteer work) is expected.

Further requirements are:

  • experience in design and use of quantitative and qualitative research tools (such as survey questionnaires, guidelines for expert interview),
  • proficiency of Word, Excel and possibly SPSS,
  • excellent knowledge of English at the level of a native speaker,
  • EU residency/work permit,
  • knowledge of German, French, Spanish or other EU languages are not required but would be an asset.

Application

Applications should indicate the position for which you are applying in the subject line, and should be sent by e-mail only to fellowship@civic-consulting.de latest on 20 October 2013. The application should include 4-7 page article in English, CV and covering letter. Start of the fellowship is foreseen for January/February 2014.

Please, read the official call.

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