Position: Research Coordinator (Volunteer)

Organisation: EU Policy Insight

Work arrangement: Fully remote & flexible

Compensation: Unpaid volunteer position

About the Role

EU Policy Insight is looking for a Research Coordinator (Volunteer) to coordinate research and publication activities focused on EU digital policy.

The role is particularly suitable for PhD candidates, PhD holders, researchers, and policy professionals with an interest or background in EU law, regulation, economics, political economy, public policy, or related fields.

Key areas may include the EU AI Act, Digital Services Act, Digital Euro, payments regulation, platform regulation, and emerging EU digital-policy developments.

Responsibilities

Coordinate research projects on EU digital-policy topics.

Assign research and writing tasks to contributors.

Coordinate deadlines and publication schedules.

Review research drafts and provide constructive feedback.

Support editing and preparation of research publications.

Communicate with contributors and monitor project progress.

Maintain research and publication workflows.

Support the development of new research initiatives.

Report progress and research outcomes to the founder.

What You Will Gain

As a Research Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to develop practical research, coordination, and leadership experience in EU digital policy.

You will receive

Official certification recognising your contribution and work with EU Policy Insight.

Referral/reference upon successful completion of the volunteer term.

Named authorship credit for eligible published research.

Opportunities to have your research and contributions published on the EU Policy Insight website and research library.

Professional experience that can strengthen your CV, academic profile, PhD portfolio, and future applications.





Experience in EU policy research, research coordination, editing, and publication management.

Opportunities to collaborate with researchers and contributors working on European policy issues.

Professional networking and exposure to EU digital-policy research and regulatory developments.

Opportunities to take responsibility for and lead future research projects.

Potential for continued collaboration on future publications and funded projects.

Compensation & Future Funding

This is currently an unpaid volunteer position.

However, if EU Policy Insight successfully secures funding through EU funding programmes, grants, or other external funding opportunities, paid roles and/or compensation may become available in the future.

Any future compensation will be subject to the funding received, the approved project budget, the applicable funding programme, and the terms of the relevant grant or project agreement.

Working Arrangement

Unpaid volunteer position at present

Fully remote and flexible

No fixed working hours

Work organised around agreed tasks, responsibilities, and deadlines

Written collaboration agreement

Named authorship credit for eligible published work

Opportunities for continued collaboration and participation in future funded projects

Requirements

PhD candidate or PhD holder preferred or Master

Background in EU law, regulation, economics, political economy, public policy, or a related field.

Knowledge or strong interest in EU digital policy.

Strong research, analytical, and written English skills.

Good organisational and coordination skills.

Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Interest in research publication and European policy.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their CV to:

[email protected]

Please use “Research Coordinator – Volunteer” as the email subject.

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