The European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) seeks a Data and Polling Intern to support its growing data and polling work. Through extensive EU and non-EU public opinion polling, policymaker surveys, and other desk-based data collection, ECFR produces evidence-based foreign policy recommendations and connects decisionmakers to the views and priorities of citizens on salient global issues. The Data and Polling Intern will provide cross-cutting support to the Data and Polling Team, participating in data research and analysis, preparing graphs and briefings on findings, and other tasks as necessary. 
 
The Intern will gain insight into the data-backed policy research and advocacy at one of Europe’s leading foreign policy think tanks. Working at the intersection of data analysis and international relations, they will help contribute towards central debates and issues being addressed by ECFR, such as the impact of the 2024 US presidential election on the global order.

Working closely with the Data Centre and Polling Lead and the Research and Data Officer, the Intern will:   

• Analyze the data received from opinion polls, expert surveys, and other collection methods to extract the key results.
• Produce graphs and other data visualization tools to communicate the data.
• Prepare briefings for ECFR colleagues to present the findings in meetings, workshops, public events, and other fora.
• Other general responsibilities may be reasonably requested over time.

Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed to support overall ECFR organizational priorities.

• Education
  • Advanced student in the field of Sociology, International Relations, Political Science, or equivalent.
  • Candidates must be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a university program. Please note that graduates are not eligible.
  • Good or Excellent knowledge of Excel; familiarity with SPSS (or another statistical software) as a strong asset.
  • Strong interest in data-based research; proven track record in such research as an asset. 
  • Excellent written and oral communication in English, other language is a plus.
  • Interest in public opinion and European foreign policy, EU affairs, or international relations.

• MS-Office and IT skills, including the use of Excel; familiarity with SPSS (or another statistical software) as a strong asset. 
• Flexible and multitasking with the ability to adapt to a changeable conditions and demanding deadlines.
• Ability to work individually, as well as part of a multi-disciplinary and multi-national team, and to develop effective relationships across the organisation.
• Can-do attitude, self-initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn.
• Excellent organization skills with a good eye for detail and accuracy.

• Full-time Internship Contract (3 months) with stipend amounting to 556 EUR/month.
• Convenient office location in the heart of Berlin
• Stimulating and open work culture at an innovative and renowned pan-European think tank with partly hybrid work opportunities that allow flexibility while maintaining productivity and collaboration.
• Opportunity to collaborate with highly motivated and committed colleagues from diverse backgrounds across Europe, within an organization that holds a distinguished position and wide recognition within the think tank world.

If this is of interest, we look forward to receiving your application!    
   
Please use the apply button to submit your cover letter and CV (max. 2 pg. and pdf format). 
   
Candidates must be eligible to work in Germany. 
   
We aim to inform you promptly about the status of your application. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly with the details about next steps in the process. 
   
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ECFR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.    
   
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