Introduction
Technopolis is offering a 5-6 months paid internship at our Brussels office
Your profile
We are looking for a profile that combines an interest in public policy and a keen understanding of the fast-evolving digital landscape. The ideal candidate should have a good blend of both qualitative and quantitative skills. We are looking for someone with proven experience in conducting desk research/literature reviews and drafting reports and who is confident in conducting statistical analysis of survey results or databases.
The recruited intern must have either recently completed their university studies or currently be enrolled in the final year of a Masters' programme, preferably in economics, public policy, or related field. Education programmes including courses on conducting public policy evaluations and impact assessment will be considered a plus.
Beyond the educational background, suitable applicants for this position should have:
* Interest in new policy and technology developments, including one or more of the following technology areas: Artificial Intelligence, algorithmic management, online platforms.
* Interest and knowledge on EU public policy, preferably in relation to digital technologies. Prior work experience in EU public policy consultancy considered a big plus.
* Good qualitative research methods, for instance literature reviews, interviews, case studies, surveys, workshops.
* Good quantitative research methods (e.g. statistical analysis, survey analysis, development of indicators) would be considered a plus.
* Good coordination and communication skills, including interest in contributing to workshop and focus group organisation.
* Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Power Point and acquainted with analytics and visualisation tools.
* Full proficiency in English in speaking and writing is mandatory. Knowledge of any other EU language is a plus.
Our offer
The successful candidate will work as a paid intern in our Brussels office. The role provides the opportunity to gain experience working with European Commission research studies and develop data collection and analytical skills, working under the guidance of senior researchers and within a team of like-minded professionals. The offer covers, in more detail:
* Paid internship
* Monthly Belgian phone subscription
* Monthly allowance for the transportation card
* Training and mentoring possibilities
* Working in an international research consultancy with 12 offices and more than 290 colleagues
About this job
We seek to appoint a motivated intern to join the Digital Economy & Technologies team. The recruited intern is expected to gain experience with the delivery of policy and research studies, data collection and analysis methodology and a range of policy and technology areas. The recruited intern may get experience with one or more of the following areas: AI, online platforms, Cloud-Edge-IoT, green and digital transition. Technopolis Group is leading and contributing to a wide range of projects for the European Commission (e.g. DG CNECT, DG REFORM, DG RTD), European Parliament, ESPON, OECD, as well as national and regional governments and agencies, business associations and public private partnerships in Europe and beyond. The projects cover a wide range of topics such as the uptake of digital technologies and digital transition of public and private sectors. For more information about our research, please see: https://technopolis-
Your responsibilities
To support ongoing research studies with potential involvement in the following activities:
* Conduct desk research on a specific topic, assist in literature reviews, and draft case studies on topics related to tech areas previously listed.
* Support in qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis.
* Support in developing and implementing surveys.
* Support in scheduling and conducting interviews with stakeholders (for instance, ICT/IT firms, public sector organisations, academics).
* Contribute to the organisation of workshops and working groups, both online and on-site.
Interested? Apply directly
* On our website with a Europass CV and cover letter, by 5 January 2025 (reference DIG_INT2026)
* Applicants should have the EU citizenship or a valid work permit to apply.
* We are reviewing all applications on a rolling basis, we welcome you to submit yours as soon as possible.