We are looking for a motivated Senior Researcher to join PPMI’s Equality and Non-Discrimination team.
PPMI is a leading European research and policy analysis centre. We help public sector and civil society leaders from around the world by presenting evidence in a way that is simple, clear and ready to use. We provide actionable insights, develop a shared understanding among stakeholders and enable policy implementation to bring about positive and lasting change.
PPMI has an established track record in delivering projects in the areas of equality, non-discrimination and gender and equality mainstreaming. We conduct research and policy analysis on gender equality, intersectionality and broader non-discrimination issues across social, economic and political domains. We develop tools, methodologies and capacity-building resources to support the effective implementation of equality policies and strategies. Check out our website for more information about our project track record and ongoing initiatives.
COME PREPARED
A successful candidate will have:
- Strong understanding of EU policies on equality and non-discrimination.
- Expertise in equality and non-discrimination strategies, methods and tools, with experience developing and applying gender and intersectional analysis frameworks.
- A good grasp of equality data, including familiarity with equality statistics and indicators.
- Strong understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods (experience conducting literature reviews, interviews, surveys, focus group discussions, statistical analysis).
- At least three years of working experience in equality policy analysis, non-discrimination research, or equality/gender mainstreaming, ideally in the EU context.
- Ability to develop high-quality analytical papers, reports and other types of deliverables that provide actionable recommendations for policymakers and stakeholders.
- Excellent policy writing skills, with the ability to produce clear, insightful and audience-focused content.
- Strong organisational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Full proficiency in English.
- Master’s degree in gender studies, sociology, public policy, political science, data science, or a related discipline.
The following will be considered an asset:
- Experience designing and delivering capacity-building tools, guidance, and methodologies for equality/gender mainstreaming.
- Knowledge of data science techniques relevant to equality and non-discrimination research.
- Experience supporting EU public sector leaders in addressing contemporary equality challenges through research and capacity-building.
- Experience in the development of research proposals.
BE READY TO CHALLENGE YOURSELF
You should be ready to participate in the following research and organisational activities:
- Providing research-based advice on equality and non-discrimination policies and equality/gender mainstreaming and conducting EU-wide or global consultation activities.
- Implementing policy-relevant research and developing guidance: collecting and analysing data, formulating data-informed conclusions and designing practical tools for equality policy implementation.
- Writing research proposals and reports while managing tight and overlapping deadlines.
- Presenting findings to clients, colleagues and the public at large.
- Collaborating with PPMI’s team, which has expertise in various public policy areas, while maintaining a proactive and autonomous approach.
GROW WITH US
You should expect a fast-paced and dynamic environment where teamwork and individual initiative go hand-in-hand. In return, we offer:
- An engaged team working on equality and non-discrimination from an intersectional perspective, always open to new ideas and inputs.
- Competitive salary: 2250-3370 EUR gross (depending on qualifications and experience), with eligibility for performance-based bonuses semi-annually (up to 16%).
- In-house training and coaching on research methods, analytical techniques and managerial competencies.
- Control over your own learning: we allocate a training budget equivalent to 10% of the annual net salary for senior staff members.
- Opportunity to work with and learn from world-renowned experts and established researchers.
- Flexi-time: we operate with no fixed office hours, allowing you to work when you feel most productive.
- A multicultural working environment with available remote work arrangements.
- Additional employee health insurance. *
- Wellbeing mobile app ‘Mindletic’.
*For office-based employees.