Internship: EU-China Research Assistant

The Institute for China-Europe Studies (ICES) is seeking a motivated and skilled Research Assistant Intern to join our team in Brussels. This position is ideal for postgraduate students with a strong interest in international affairs, particularly in EU-China relations and policy research.

Responsibilities:

• Researching developments and issues related to EU-China relations
• Writing research papers and commentaries on subjects relevant to our work
• Contributing to the production of ICES newsletters
• Supporting the data acquisition, structuring, formatting, and website publication of specialised datasets covering EU-China regulatory developments and maritime relations
• Supporting the content creation for the ICES website and other social media channels
• Supporting the organisation of events and activities
• Assisting with communication and outreach tasks
• Other administrative and operational duties as required

Requirements:

• Master’s graduate with an academic background in international relations, international political economy, political science, economics, law, climate governance, maritime affairs or ocean science/governance, or equivalent
• Demonstrated motivation and interest in EU-China studies with knowledge of China-related issues and European affairs
• Strong organisational skills, reliability, and the ability to multitask and work autonomously
• Previous research and event-organising experience preferred
• Excellent written and oral skills in English; proficiency in French and/or Chinese (Mandarin) is an asset
• Availability for six months, full-time (38 hours per week) and on-site

We are looking forward to receiving your application, which should include a letter of motivation, CV and relevant degree certificates (sent as a single PDF document), by November 6, 2026, 12:00 p.m. (CET), to info@ices-eu.org. Due to the possible high volume of applications, only the short-listed candidates will be contacted.