LabGov ETS conducts research on financial and policy issues critical to MFIs/DFIs//MDBs including sustainable investments, impact investing, climate finance, sustainable governance, innovation and emerging technologies. LabGov ETS is looking for a full-time pre-doctoral research assistant who could start immediately before or after graduation. The contract will be for one year with the possibility of extending it for a second year.
The selected candidate should have an interest or background in Communication/Open Social Innovation/Experience and Platform Design (Strong Academic Performance Preferred). S/he should have some prior experience and demonstrate excellent track record on platforms, data visualization, social media & communication management skills (e.g. Web Development/Programming experience; Backend/Frontend/Database management/UX/UI; social media management for SEO, Market Research, Knowledge Sharing, Public Communication) and a research interest in emerging technologies and communication studies.
The RA position requires full-time commitment (i.e. minimum 3 days in presence to participate to classes, carry out project management and executive tasks, give presentations, participate to projects development activities; 1 day from remote or in presence depending on the need; 1 day dedicated to pure research in libraries, training courses, conferences and seminars, academic writing activities).
Past candidates selected for this position have gone on to pursue PhD and research programs in prestigious universities in the U.S., the UK and the EU, including NYU, Georgetown, Columbia, LSE, Sciences Po Paris, Luiss. LabGov ETS offers visa status as well as fair remuneration and benefits.
If interested in the position, please send your CV and an academic transcript to staff@labgov.it by December 15th.
Also, it is mandatory that a reference include at least one letter of recommendation to the same email and by the same date. Recommenders should be able to assess candidates’ ability.
All applicants will be expected to complete a test and / or give an interview within a few days after their application.