Archives January 2022

The German Marshall Fund of the United States Erasmus Funded Brussels Trainee

Job Summary:
The German Marshall Fund of the United States, Brussels Office is accepting on a rolling basis traineeship applications to help with its programming activities. Candidates must be eligible for Erasmus + program funding provided by their universities, or other similar grants through their governments/national institutions . Learn more about the Erasmus + funding opportunity by the European Commission here (http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/index_en.htm) and consult your university.
It is the candidate’s responsibility to inquire with their university regarding eligibility prior to applying for the position.The German Marshall Fund of the United States_ does not bear any responsibility in initiating the Erasmus + funding procedure._
The trainee will work closely with senior GMF staff to provide research, logistical and administrative support. Trainees will be on flexible work plans where they assist multiple programs based on their background and interests and the program’s availability and needs.The traineeship is a unique opportunity to be in close contact with the international policy community. Trainees can benefit from the Brussels environment and attend various EU related events. Trainees will also receive insights into office administration, database and events logistics.
Candidates must be eligible for Erasmus+ program funding, or other similar grants.
Key Areas of Responsibility:

  • Providing administrative and operational support for the GMF Brussels office programing on issues pertaining to EU affairs, transatlantic relations and foreign policy;
  • Assisting in the organization and coordination of Brussels based events, as well as broader GMF convening activities;
  • Conducting background research and writing internal memos for various projects;
  • Preparing talking points and preparatory materials for GMF fellows and senior staff ahead of meetings and speaking engagements;
  • Helping maintain the Brussels office’s and relevant program’s database of contacts;
  • Assisting with administrative and logistical duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Academic background in international relations and/or European studies, with at least a fully completed bachelor’s degree;
  • Strong interest in transatlantic policy issues;
  • Familiarity with European institutions desired;
  • Fluency in English. Second language skills in French, German or a third European language is a plus;
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills;
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) is essential;
  • Flexibility to multi-task, have an eye for detail, ability to perform under tight deadlines and work independently;
  • Previous experience in a think tank, foundation, NGO, government body, media outlet, or similar organization desired, but not required;
  • Experience in event management is a plus;
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment.
  • *Start and Length of Traineeship:

GMF’s Brussels office offers three starting dates for traineeships:

  • January (Winter Selection) – Deadline for application: October 1
  • May (Spring Selection) – Deadline for application: February 1
  • September (Fall Selection) – Deadline for application: June 1

Candidates can only apply to one selection period at a time, to be explicitly mentioned in the application. All traineeships last 6 months.
Due to the high volume of responses, we will only contact candidates of interest.
GMF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

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Internship European External Affairs

Looking for a challenging internship in European External Affairs starting around January, February or March 2022. It’s time to apply!


Who are we?

At Unilever, we share one simple purpose: To make sustainable living commonplace. Through our powerhouse brands such as Dove, Axe and Magnum, we are creating a bright future for our business and our planet –and you can be part of it!

We believe that companies with purpose last, people with purpose thrive and brands with purpose grow. We meet everyday needs for nutrition, hygiene and personal care with brands that help people feel good, look good and get more out of life.

Main purpose of theinternship:

We are looking to recruit an energetic intern in our European External Affairs Office in Brussels to support the team in driving this agenda at the EU institutions and other European stakeholders.

Working in the field of Foods & Refreshment, Home Care and Beauty & Personal Care – Unilever’s three core businesses – the intern will contribute to:

  • Performing background research and analysis on emerging issues;
  • Performing research and analysis on the position and activities of key stakeholders;
  • Monitoring regulatory, legislative and political processes of interest to Unilever;
  • Drafting advocacy materials, press reviews and organizing events.

The intern will have the opportunity to:

  • Be exposed to the functioning of a fast-moving and multi-sectoral international company;
  • Contribute to the challenges and opportunities in integrating sustainability into our business;
  • Experience the importance of public affairs, both in terms of challenges and opportunities, for the achievement of Unilever’s vision: Doubling the size of ourbusiness whilst reducing our overall environmental impacts across the entire value chain;
  • Learn from a team of experienced public affairs practitioners, working on a wide variety of current and emerging issues;
  • Drive your own projects within the context of the European External Affairs team responsibilities, based on (developed) personal interest.

What we ask:

  • The internship must take place in the framework of a University degree, ideally a Master’s degree in European Law, International Politics, European Studies or equivalent
  • The intern must be registered as a student during the whole duration of the internship
  • English fluently written and spoken is a must, good knowledge of Dutch, French or German would be an asset
  • The internship would last for a duration of about 6 monthsfull-time(orat least 32 hours a week)
  • You are a team player with a strong sense of responsibility
  • You are a self-starter, able to work autonomously
  • You are able to work with a diversity of people and teams

What we offer:

  • An outstanding chance to bring our unique purpose to life!
  • An opportunity to take a look behind the scenes at one of the biggest FMCG-corporations in the world.
  • An opportunity to learn from a variety of concrete projects.
  • Lots of responsibility, but also good guidance during your internship.

EXCITED ABOUT THE ROLE?

To apply, please send your CV and a motivation letter where your preferred internship topics, internship duration and ideal start date are highlighted.

Source: https://www.glassdoor.com/Job/brussels-international-affairs-internship-jobs-SRCH_IL.0,8_IC2302160_KO9,41.htm

European Astronaut Centre (EAC), Space Medicine Team – Internship opportunities

Location(s)

France

Based at the European Astronaut Centre (EAC), ESA’s Space Medicine Team comprises medical doctors, biomedical engineers, exercise physiologists, psychologists, IT specialists, education coordinators, administrators and project managers. Each plays a vital role in ensuring the health and well-being of astronauts during all stages of a mission.

To better support astronauts during current missions to the International Space Station and prepare for human missions beyond low Earth orbit, the Space Medicine Team is working to identify, evaluate and develop new space technologies and procedures.

This process involves collaborating with ESA’s technology teams and Human Research Office to identify existing space-relevant technologies and scientific knowledge, and looking outside of ESA at terrestrial technology developments and the wealth of current science knowledge concerning human health.

To achieve their goal, the Space Medicine Team works in close partnership with national space agencies, industry, research institutions and universities from across ESA’s Member States. The team also regularly coordinate workshops for the next generation of space physicians.

Internship opportunities

In support of the space medicine team, and international space medicine, REDI (Research, Education & Development Initiative) through academic collaboration and educational partnerships seeks to promote technical (research and development), and individual (education and training) readiness for current, and future human space missions.

As part of this initiative, we offer a limited number of internship places each year to students of medicine, the biomedical sciences (including exercise science) or biomedical engineering and – where appropriate – those with specific expertise in analytics/programming or educational/outreach.

Our internship projects may involve the collection and/or the analysis of medical/research data (in collaboration), performance of systematic literature reviews, elements of medical hardware evaluation/development, database management, or the generation of analytical models/simulations.

 

Our internships are within the following domains:

  • Identification and evaluation of medical risks (including radiation) associated with Low Earth Orbit and Deep Space vehicles/habitats.
  • Optimisation of in-flight exercise countermeasures (for ISS and Exploration).
  • Evaluation and optimisation of non-exercise management of astronaut health.
  • Identification, development, validation and implementation of medical technologies and strategies to mitigate medical risks associated with spaceflight.
  • Optimisation of post-flight rehabilitation strategies.
  • Evaluation of the suitability and applicability of ground-based analogues of micro- and hypogravity.
  • Identification and evaluation of medical risks and requirements associated with hypogravity (lunar) operations.
  • Development, delivery and accreditation of international space medicine education/training.

In order to optimise productivity and applicability, we encourage the use of a range of open-source tools. Please highlight in your application if you have expertise/experience in the use of:

  • Rayyan: for systematic reviews.
  • Mendeley: for Citation management.
  • Python(or MatLab, R or SPSS): for data/statistical analysis.
  • OpenSim/Anybody: for biomechanical simulation.

In addition, please highlight any experience in educational/outreach delivery/development, database management, programming or physiological data capture/analysis.

Students of medicine should note that the space medicine team is not a clinical environment, and that due to the highly confidential nature of our flight surgeons’ activities, it is not possible to involve students in day-to-day astronaut medical support.

The minimum duration of an internship with the space medicine team is three months. However, six-month internships are considered optimal.

Deadline: November 30, 2022

Cost/funding for participants

Fully Funded

 

Source: https://www.heysuccess.com/opportunity/European-Astronaut-Centre-(EAC)-Space-Medicine-Team-Internship-opportunities-57829