Internship - Economics & advanced quantitative methods

Technopolis is offering a 5-6 months paid internship at our Brussels office.We seek to appoint an enthusiastic intern to gain first-hand insights in a range of science & technology policies and get a thorough introduction to various social sciences methodologies.Applicants suitable for this position should have:  

• Recently finalised university education (master) or a student currently in the last year of a Master programme, preferably in either economics, mathematics or applied statistics;
• Relevant skills in data treatment & analysis and coding (e.g. Python, R) 
• Acquainted with qualitative research methods (e.g. literature review, desk research, interviews, case studies, surveys); 
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and Power Point; 
• Interest in the  developments in European Commission policies, in particular in science, technology and innovation; 
• Excellent communication skills in English;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; 
• Willingness to learn about new topics and methods, and gain new skills. 

The following will be considered as a plus:

• Proficiency in other languages;
• Use of specific software (e.g. PowerBI, Atlas.ti etc.).

Typical tasks may include: 

• Support for quantitative data collection and analysis;
• Support in econometric modelling;
• Support in developing and implementing surveys;
• Conduct desk research on a specific topic;  
• Assist in literature reviews;
• Conduct interviews with various stakeholders (industry, agencies, public sector, etc.); 
• Support of drafting case studies; 
• Support in drafting analytical summaries;
• Contribute to the organisation of workshops and working groups, both online and on-site.
  

The successful candidate will work as a paid intern in our Brussels office. The role provides the opportunity to gain experience in working at the forefront of European policymaking, to develop analytical skills, and to experience a multinational, friendly business environment. Our package includes:

• Paid internship 
• Belgian phone subscription  
• Monthly allowance for the transportation card  
• Training and mentoring possibilities 
• Working in an international company with 12 offices and more than 290 colleagues  

Applicants need to have either EU citizenship or a valid work permit.
For any questions on the recruitment, please contact [email protected] (reference ECON_INT2025).
Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted.