Research Assistants for Politics and Public Policy Project
Project Description: I'm seeking 4 research assistants to assist in compiling a cross-country sample of civil society organisations and firms engaged in lobbying across Europe. The project investigates the resilience of civil society organisations in times of crisis in the UK, Ireland, France, Italy, Austria, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands and the EU through eliter surveys, interviews and focus groups with organisational leaders.
Tasks: Research assistants will be responsible for conducting and documenting web searches of organisations, as well as collecting contact details of organisational leaders in the above countries. This includes collecting and organising information about organisations in live Excel spreadsheets and codebooks.
Expected Commitment: Approximately total of 60 hours over maximum of 8 weeks. Remote work is possible. Regular in-person or virtual meetings.
QualificationsEssential:
- Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in politics or in a related social science and humanities discipline.
Desirable:
- Be enrolled in (or have completed) a MA or PhD in politics or in a related social science and humanities discipline
- Relevant Language Certificates
- Relevant Data Entry Certificates
SkillsEssential:
- Candidates should be proficient in using search engines, Excel, and automatic translation tools for websites in various languages.
Desirable:
- Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in one of the languages: German, French, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, or Danish (at least B1 intermediate level)
- Previous work experience as part of research team
- Previous work experience in civil society organisations
- Proficiency in more than one of the above languages
- Fluency (C1/C2) in one of the above languages
- Evidence of data entry training/diplomas
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