Research Trainee - Evidence

The role

Our Evidence team is looking for a graduate with a curious and analytical mindset who is interested in research and social or political issues. During this six-month traineeship, you will be involved in different stages of the research cycle, from project preparation and data collection to data preparation and wrangling, analysis and reporting. You will gain hands-on experience and contribute to research that informs public policy and decision-making

We are particularly interested in candidates who are curious about data analysis and emerging AI tools, and who are interested in exploring how technologies such as large language models, automation, or simple AI agents can support research workflows and analysis.

Job Details

Research Trainee

Evidence

6 months - Starting May

Location: Brussels    Job type: Full-time

About Verian

At Verian we provide evidence, insights and advisory services to inspire the next generation of public policy and programmes. We work at the intersection of data, technology, and human understanding.

With a team of 850 experts across 15 countries, we provide evidence-based advisory services to governments, regulators, and international bodies such as the UN, the World Bank, and European Institutions

In Belgium, Verian is a leading social research agency, focused on helping European institutions, governments, and organisations make data-driven decisions. Based in the heart of Brussels, our team of 30 expert consultants is dedicated to delivering high-quality research and consultancy in areas such as public policy, service design, behavioural insights, and election research. Our clients include the European Institutions, national governments, and international organisations like the World Bank and the UN.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project management; including collaborating closely with suppliers, partners, team members and clients.
• Support the development of data collection tools (e.g. questionnaires, discussion guides, mapping templates).
• Help with daily project tasks, including preparing country reports, checking report accuracy, verifying survey scripts, and making initial inputs to reports or PowerPoint presentations.
• Undertaking data collection; including case studies, desk research
• Assist with data preparation and data wrangling (e.g. cleaning, structuring and checking datasets), as well as qualitative and quantitative data analysis
• Contribute to the drafting of reports
• Support business development by contributing to tender writing under supervision 

• Show initiative, take ownership of tasks, and demonstrate a proactive approach.
• Be detail-oriented and well-organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Be solution-driven and capable of handling challenges in a structured manner.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an outgoing and engaging personality.
• Be proficient in English, both written and spoken. Another European language is an asset.
• Have the unlimited right to work in the EU (not tied to student status or study duration).

What we offer

We are offering a six-month traineeship position in a growing and international working environment within a leading organization. This traineeship will allow you to work on some of the most important and impactful public policy challenges in the EU – and more globally. The role will improve your ability to work proactively and give you plenty of room to develop your own initiatives and grow in areas that are of interest to you.

We're always on the lookout for passionate people interested in joining our organisation and offer competitive pay for the traineeship contract (1300€/month + meal vouchers).

You will work alongside enthusiastic colleagues in an open and engaging environment, where everyone feels included and valued, in an environment where their wellbeing is taken into account. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and strongly support workplace inclusion. 

Verian is an equal-opportunity employer, we will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Are you ready to make an impact?

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, apply online today!

We will evaluate your application as soon as possible, and if your qualifications meet our requirements, we will invite you for an initial exploratory interview to learn more about you! 

For more information about Verian and our values, visit our careers page.