Supporting Researcher*in

SUPPORTING RESEARCHER​

• 2 Full-time positions in Berlin & Brussels
• Starting-level position, 6-months contract; Master’s Degree required
• Starting date: January 2025

Prospex Institute searches for a supporting researcher for its stakeholder engagement work in a variety of international projects in research and other fields, such as (indicative and not limited to) SUPERB, RESONATE, JUSTNATURE, WaterLANDS, etc. The new colleagues will join our multi-national team in Brussels (Belgium) and Berlin (Germany).

WE ARE

• A highly professional, internationally recognised and growing non-for-profit organisation
• Contributing to key topics with society – for society
• With a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team in different locations in Europe
• Working with top level partners across Europe and beyond
• Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, with teams in Berlin and Ljubljana and with an international network and reach
• More at www.prospex-institute.org

YOUR PROFILE

Degree, expertise

• An adequate academic qualification (Master’s degree) in a relevant field
• Knowledge in the area of stakeholder dialogue, participatory, co-creative processes

Experience, interests

• First professional experience in internship an asset – yet not required
• Interested in dialogue processes and engagement of citizens and stakeholders, also in technical fields
• Interested in a variety of areas and topics including sustainability, research and innovation, energy, health and others

Skills and attitudes

• Very good organisational skills
• Very good skills in and aptitude to support research, writing and reporting, content development in diverse electronic and other forms
• Proficiency in handling digital tools
• Aptitude to support short- and long-term projects
• A team player and able to work independently
• Open-minded, professional, pro-active, respectful and client-friendly attitude

Location, language & travel

• An excellent native or near native command of English; an excellent command of one or several other language/s (e.g. Romanian) an important asset
• Willing to travel frequently, also internationally, between 1 day and several days per month

TASKS

• Logistically support stakeholder engagement, dialogue and related processes, such as interviews, in-person, hybrid or online events and tools
• Support junior and other consultants through ad-hoc research activities
• Help draft written reports and documents in flawless English and, as applicable, in other languages
• Support stakeholder mapping, identifying stakeholder groups mindful of concerns regarding diversity and inclusivity
• Support documentation of projects, and the preparation of presentations
• Support coordination of projects and execute a variety of stakeholder engagement assignments under the supervision of a more senior consultant and in close collaboration with other team members
• As applicable: participation in project meetings and events across Europe

WE OFFER

• The opportunity for meaningful contribution to addressing society’s challenges
• Inclusion in international, high-level research & innovation projects
• A salary package in line with this starting position
• International travel opportunities
• Opportunities to participate in the development of a growing organisation
• An innovative, inspiring, and positive work environment with an open team culture
• A combination of content- and engagement-oriented work and of team- and self-guided work

ARE YOU INTERESTED?

Then please fill in your application online in English accessing the following link:

https://www.prospex-institute.org/supporting-researcher-2025

IMPORTANT: Your application needs to be complete and include:

• Your motivation letter (one-page letter)
• Your updated CV (complete with biographical data)
• Copies of diplomas and certificates
• Relevant requests
• At least 1 reference with contact details
• Examples of your work as appropriate

We look forward to hearing from you!