1 Full-time position in Brussels

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Starting-level position, 6-months contract; Master´s Degree required

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Starting date: 5 January 2026 

 

Prospex Institute searches for a supporting researcher for its stakeholder engagement work in a variety of international projects in research and other fields, such as (indicative and not limited to) TRUSTEX, WILDCARD, WaterLANDS, etc. The new colleagues will join our multi-national team in Brussels (Belgium). 

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WE ARE 

 

• A highly professional, internationally recognised and growing non-for-profit organisation 

• Contributing to key topics “with society – for society” 

• With a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team in different locations in Europe 

• Working with top level partners across Europe and beyond 

• Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, with teams in Berlin and Ljubljana and with an international network and reach 

• More at www.prospex-institute.org 

 

 

YOUR PROFILE 

 

Degree, expertise 

 

• An adequate academic qualification (Master’s degree) in a relevant field  

• Knowledge in the area of stakeholder dialogue, participatory, co-creative processes  

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Experience, interests 

  

• First professional experience in internships an asset – yet not required  

• Interested in dialogue processes and engagement of citizens and stakeholders, also in technical fields 

• Interested in a variety of areas and topics including sustainability, research and innovation, energy, health and others 

 

Skills and attitudes 

 

• Very good organisational skills 

• Very good skills in and aptitude to support research, writing and reporting, content development in diverse electronic and other forms 

• Proficiency in handling digital tools 

• Aptitude to support short- and long-term projects  

• A team player and able to work independently 

• Open-minded, professional, pro-active, respectful and client-friendly attitude  

 

Location, language & travel  

 

• An excellent native or near native command of English; an excellent command of one or several other language/s is an important asset 

• Willing to travel frequently, also internationally, between 1 day and several days per month   

 

TASKS 

 

• Logistically support stakeholder engagement, dialogue and related processes, such as interviews, in-person, hybrid or online events and tools 

• Support junior and other consultants through ad-hoc research activities 

• Help draft written reports and documents in flawless English and, as applicable, in other languages 

• Support stakeholder mapping, identifying stakeholder groups mindful of concerns regarding diversity and inclusivity 

• Support documentation of projects, and the preparation of presentations 

• Support coordination of projects and execute a variety of stakeholder engagement assignments under the supervision of a more senior consultant and in close collaboration with other team members 

• As applicable: participation in project meetings and events across Europe 

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WE OFFER 

 

• The opportunity for meaningful contribution to addressing society’s challenges 

• Inclusion in international, high-level research & innovation projects 

• A salary package in line with this starting position 

• International travel opportunities  

• Opportunities to participate in the development of a growing organisation 

• An innovative, inspiring, and positive work environment with an open team culture  

• A combination of content- and engagement-oriented work and of team- and self-guided work 

 

ARE YOU INTERESTED? 

 

Then please fill in your application online in English here!

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IMPORTANT: Your application needs to be complete and include: 

 

• Your motivation letter (one-page letter) 

• Your updated CV (complete with biographical data) 

• Copies of diplomas and certificates 

• Relevant requests 

• At least 1 reference with contact details 

• Examples of your work as appropriate 

 

We look forward to hearing from you!