Associate Senior Consultant Agriculture

Research Analysis and Strategy Institute is a leading international research unit represented in Paris and Sofia. We provide interdisciplinary research and analysis to EU bodies (the European Commission, the European Parliament, the European Committee of the Regions and others.).

We are currently looking for Associate Senior Consultant in the field of Agriculture.

As an Associate Senior Consultant you will be included in proposals in key expert roles in your area of specialization.

We are looking for candidates with:

• Master or PhD and over 10 years of professional experience in policymaking, research, evaluation and statistics;
• Good knowledge of policies and programmes at EU and Member State level;
• Track record of assignments for EU bodies or/and relevant academic publications;
• This position is fully remote and we welcome international applications.

About The Role

• Conduct comparative research and evaluation projects, using qualitative and quantitative research methods, under the supervision of a project director;
• Support project teams on the study design and the methodological aspects of their work;
• Oversee research outputs quality, provide guidance on methodologies, findings, conclusions and recommendations.

Required Experience

• Master’s degree or PhD in political science, law, economics.
• Ten years’ work experience in research and evaluation of EU policies and programmes or an equivalent academic experience.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative research and analytical skills
• Advanced computer user skills (Microsoft applications)
• Exceptional writing skills, including editing and proofreading skills
• Excellent oral and written English; fluency in at least one additional European language
• Deep understanding of European policy-making process and EU Institutions,
• Highly developed, interpersonal skills and self-motivation
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience with Excel essential; experience with NVIVO, SPSS, STATA, etc. an advantage

Research Analysis and Strategy Institute is a company committed to True Research Excellence.

Taking into account the ethical aspects of research practices has a particular significance in the European legal framework as the European Union is founded on a common ground of shared values laid out in the European Charter of Fundamental Rights. The Charter recognises a range of personal, civil, political, economic and social rights. The Cologne European Council of June 1999 entrusted the task of drafting a charter to a convention. The Lisbon Treaty incorporates the Charter into the Treaty on the European Union, giving the charter an equal legal effect, and states that all European legislation needs to conform to the principles of the Charter. Consequently, this also applies to the European research policy. The European Charter of Fundamental Rights contains several principles which can be relevant in the context of research. These principles form the basis of important ethics guidelines but also support the conduct of research.

Please send a CV and a list of publications to info@rasinstitute.com