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The Eui Has An Open Vacancy For A
Firenze
Toscana, Firenze

The EUI has an open vacancy for a

**Research Fellow in the

**Office of the President

**Florence, 29 January 2025

**Reference: V/RF/PRE/1/2025

**Who we are

The **European University Institute** (EUI) at a glance:

- an **international organisation** set up in 1972;

- a research university focusing exclusively on **postgraduate**, **doctoral** and **post-doctoral studies**, and

- advanced research;

- located in the hills overlooking the city of Florence, Italy.

The Institute also hosts the Historical Archives of the European Union.

The Office of the President provides comprehensive support to the President of the EUI, serving as the central

point of coordination for all matters related to the Presidency and the Institute's governance.

It manages

interactions with internal and high-level external stakeholders, handles sensitive and confidential issues, and

ensures the smooth operation of the Office.

The team supports the President in day-to-day activities, including

administrative tasks, information flow management, and communication of decisions to the Institute's

governing bodies, units, and services.

The Office is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of

professionalism, discretion, and organizational excellence, reflecting the President's role as the legal

representative of the EUI.

**Employment details

**Contract type**Full-time (30/30, 40 hours/week)

**Length of contract**12 months, starting date: 1 June 2025

This contract may be further renewed (several times and conditional to the

availability of funds), leading to an extension of the period of service up to a total of

5 years, including the first contract period.

**Salary indication and**Grade: CDR3 step 1

**grade

The basic net monthly salary after taxes is approximately 3. 620 Euro, plus

allowances if applicable.

More information about conditions of employment is available here.

**Place of work**Florence, Italy

**About the project

**Project Director**Prof. Patrizia Nanz

**Project details**The EUI Innovation Labs are a strategic initiative designed to address cross-cutting

themes through flexible, interdisciplinary collaboration across academic units and

with social and political actors.

By providing reflective spaces to tackle complex

challenges, the Labs aim to transform research insights into practical solutions,

enhance the EUI's impact on European policy and society, bridge academic research

and co-creation.

This initiative aligns with the long-term vision of the EUI, as outlined

in its strategic framework, which can be explored in detail here.

**Job description**The Office of the President seeks a dynamic Research Fellow to spearhead the new

EUI Innovation Labs.

The Innovation Labs serves as a catalyst for transformative

research and cross-disciplinary collaboration, bridging academic excellence with

practical impact.

As Research Fellow, you will lead the conceptualization and

implementation of innovative projects that address complex European challenges.

in driving innovation and managing complex stakeholder relationships.

They will

demonstrate the ability to translate research insights into actionable outcomes while

navigating the unique challenges of an international academic environment.

The research fellow will carry out research work in an independent manner

and collaborate on the research work of the project.

Main tasks shall include:

- designing and implementing the Innovation Labs' strategic framework and

operational processes;

- identifying and developing promising research initiatives that span multiple

disciplines;

- facilitating collaboration between EUI's academic units, research centers, and

external partners;

- transforming innovative ideas into concrete projects with measurable

outcomes;

- building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders in academia,

policy, and public administration;

- organizing workshops, seminars, and other events to foster innovation and

knowledge exchange;

- monitoring and evaluating project outcomes and impact;

- supporting the preparation of funding proposals and strategic partnership_s. _

**Qualifications and experience

**Qualifications and Essential**:

**Experience

- PhD in social sciences, humanities, or related field; (PhD students about to

defend their thesis are eligible conditional on the successful thesis defence

by the contract start date) ;

- Proven experience in research project management or similar role;

- Demonstrated experience in working across disciplines and facilitate

- collaborative projects;

- In-depth knowledge European institutions and policy-making processes,

demonstrated by at least one research project, publication, or work

experience related to EU policies;

- Proven experience in stakeholder management and partnership-building,

preferably with academic institution, policy bodies, or public administration;

- Strong communication and negotiation skills, with proven ability to engage

effectively with dive