Researcher (Public investment programmes)

We are looking for a responsible Researcher to join our team.
 

PPMI (part of the Verian Group) is a leading European research and policy analysis centre. We help public sector and civil society leaders from around the world, presenting evidence in a way that is simple, clear and ready to use. We provide actionable insights, develop shared understanding among stakeholders, and enable policy implementation to bring about positive and lasting change.

 

GROW WITH US

Expect a fast-paced and dynamic environment where working both in teams and independently is essential. In return, we offer:

• Opportunity to learn: work alongside world-renowned experts and established researchers.
• Training and coaching: enhance your research methods, analytical and managerial competencies.

• Salary package:gross monthly salary ranging from 2000 to 2700 euros, depending on your qualifications and experience. Plus, become eligible for performance-based bonuses twice a year (up to 16% of annual salary).

• Flexibility: we operate with no fixed office hours, allowing you to work when it suits you best.
• Wellbeing support: prioritise your health and wellness with options including remote work from anywhere up to half of the year, private employee health insurance*, additional days off, and access to the “Mindletic” wellbeing mobile app.
• Multicultural environment: enjoy working in a multicultural setting with remote work arrangements available within the EU and beyond.

*For office-based employees.

 

COME PREPARED

A successful candidate will have:

• Thorough understanding of public investment policies and instruments, including but not limited to Cohesion policy, Recovery and Resilience Facility, Invest EU and others.
• 2-5 years of hands-on experience in policy evaluation/analysis and/or implementation of the public investment policies and instruments, showcasing tangible contributions.
• Strong understanding of quantitative research methods (experience implementing surveys; analysing data; proficiency with R, Stata, SPSS or similar would be an advantage).
• Strong understanding of qualitative research methods (experience conducting literature reviews, interviews, focus groups, or similar, and analysing qualitative data).
• Full English proficiency and excellent writing skills.
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in economics, political science, public policy, public administration or another relevant programme in the social sciences.
  

BE READY TO CHALLENGE YOURSELF

You should be ready to participate in the following research and organisational activities:

• Providing research-based advice across different policy areas and conducting EU-wide or global consultation activities.
• Implementing policy-relevant research: collecting and analysing data, formulating data-informed conclusions and recommendations.
• Applying quantitative and/or qualitative research methods.
• Writing research reports.
• Presenting findings to clients, colleagues, and the public at large.
  

If you see yourself in this position, apply here: https://ppmi.bamboohr.com/careers/105 
 

 

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