Political Scientist - EU funded projects (Code: POL2411)

About the company:

EXELIA is a fast-growing company thatdevelops and deploys innovative solutions for research, interregionalcooperation, and training. The company launches and coordinates EU-fundedproject proposals and develops research results & prototypes intoinnovative products & services for its clients and partners. Technicalinnovation and policy transfer are essential parameters of its work. EXELIAcoordinates and/or implements technical work as project leader or partner inInterreg, Horizon Europe and Erasmus+ projects.

EXELIA seeks to recruit one (1) full-time, in-house, political scientist to join its growing team of collaborators developing new projects & deliverables in the areas of territorial cooperation, training and R&D innovation.

Position description:

The politicalscientist’s responsibilities involve drafting reports and/or project proposals.The retained candidate should be capable to draft bids, studies, surveys,analyses, policy action plans, needs and requirement analyses, educationalresources, etc. Day-to-day activities include a combination of the followingitems:

• Clarify and interpret complexconcepts for policymakers, ensuring they are communicated in clear and precise language.
• Assistin designing research frameworks for project deliverables and proposals toalign with relevant funding programme requirements.
• Plandata collection efforts (e.g. questionnaires, case studies) and conductstatistical & content analysis.
• Draftdeliverables based on findings from empirical research.
• Explainand analyse complex concepts destined for decision makers in a structured,clear and precise language.
• Supportthe management of R&D projects and provide reports to funding authorities.

Candidate prerequisites:

• PhD or proven writing expertisein relevant field(s).
• Proven exposure of EU policiesand trends on green transition.
• Prior experience incross-border territorial development policies would be a strong advantage.
• Proven ability to produceanalysis with actionable recommendations.
• Ability to understand the needsof stakeholders and engage with them communicating the results of the analysiscarried out.
• Excellent writing skills inEnglish.

Offered:

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Competitive salary and benefitspackage.
• Opportunity to work with a verycompetent, innovative team within the consulting industry.
• Room for growth and advancementwithin the organization.
• Opportunity to work withcutting-edge organisations and companies from across Europe.

If you are interested, please send your CV and cover letter by quoting the vacancy code.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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