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KIOS RESEARCH AND INNOVATION CENTER OF EXCELLENCE Special Scientist for Research – Research Engineer and/or Research Associate (Power)

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Title : Special Scientist for Research (Research Engineer and/or Research Associate) No. of Positions : Two (2) Category : Employment contract Location : University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus The KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence (www.kios.ucy.ac.cy) at the University of Cyprus announces two (2) Special Scientist for Research (Research Associate and/or Research Engineer) positions, focusing on quantifying the resilience value of long duration energy storage (LDES) in renewable-dominated energy systems, for full-time employment. The successful candidates will provide technical and research support in research projects funded mainly by Horizon Europe, including the project PowerMAX (Maximizing Grid Integration and Optimization of Long Duration Energy Storage to synergize Revenue Streams), as well as national or industry-funded projects, to help the Center achieve its strategic objectives. Who we are: The KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence is the largest research center of its kind in Cyprus and one of Europe’s leading Centers of Excellence. It combines world-class academic research with real-world application through its innovation-driven environment. Currently, the Center employs more than 200 people who are supported by externally funded research and innovation projects and has strong international collaborations, translating advanced research into impactful solutions. The KIOS CoE operates in a diverse environment as an equal opportunity employer. The Center is internationally recognized, receiving significant national and international awards and distinctions such as ERC Grants from the European Council, an IEEE Frank Rosenblatt Technical Field Award, Digital Water Award 2024 by Water Europe, multiple National New Researcher of the Year Awards, National Innovation & Entrepreneurship Awards, and several Best Paper Awards in top-tier international conferences and journals. What we do: KIOS provides an inspiring environment for carrying out top level research and innovation in the area of Information and Communication Technologies, with emphasis on the Monitoring, Control and Security of Critical Infrastructures. Such infrastructures include power and energy systems, water networks, transportation networks, telecommunication networks and emergency management and response. The Center instigates interdisciplinary interaction and promotes collaboration between industry, academia, and research organizations in high-tech areas of global importance. Why work at KIOS: You will contribute to high-profile projects, both locally and globally, with opportunities to publish in top-tier journals and conferences, grow professionally, and take ownership in a dynamic, intellectually rigorous environment. You will collaborate closely with leading academics and multidisciplinary teams, advancing cutting-edge research and translating it into real-world deployments across critical infrastructure systems, while seeing your work delivering tangible impact on today’s most important challenges. We offer a flexible and supportive environment, along with opportunities for continuous training and professional development. Job Details
  • The successful candidates are expected to:
  • Develop and apply mathematical and computational models of LDES to assess its contribution to power system stability, operational flexibility, adequacy, and continuity of supply under extreme operating conditions.
  • Develop and apply probabilistic risk and resilience assessment methods to quantify the value of LDES in mitigating operational shocks, reducing loss-of-supply risk, and preventing cascading impacts, with application and validation in real case studies.
  • Contribute towards the publication of peer-reviewed conference and journal papers.
  • Work closely with other researchers and engineers in the team to develop comprehensive solutions.
  • Manage the day-to-day project tasks.
  • Lead the preparation of reports and project deliverables.
  • Frequently attend project meetings for task coordination (physical and online).
Profile of the ideal candidate:
  • Problem solving, analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Strong time management and prioritization skills
  • Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Good organizational and self-management skills
  • Good programming skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Flexible and eager to learn
  • Able to adapt in a fast-paced dynamic environment
  • Excellent knowledge of English language
Qualifications and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s or/and Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution.
  • Doctorate degree or equivalent (necessary for the Research Associate position while in the case of the Research Engineer position will be considered as an advantage) in the subject areas directly related to Electrical Power Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or other related field from an accredited institution.
  • Strong background in power systems modelling and analysis, including renewable energy integration, energy storage, and system operation.
  • Experience in optimisation and probabilistic risk and resilience assessment, particularly under uncertainty and extreme operating conditions.
  • Strong programming and computational skills, preferably in Python, with experience in power system simulation and data analysis.
  • Track record of publishing high-quality research (applicable for the Research Associate position).
  • Track record of being involved in project implementation and experience in preparing reports and deliverables.
Employment Terms: The positions are on a contract basis. Initially, a one-year contract will be offered, with a 6-month probation period, which is renewable based on performance. The gross monthly salary depends on the candidate’s qualifications and experience and will be between €1900 – €2700 for Research Engineer, and between €2300 – €3500 for Research Associate. From this amount, employee contributions to the Cyprus government funds will be deducted. A 13th salary bonus is incorporated in the monthly salary. Maternity leave will be granted based on Maternity Protection Law 1997(Ν.100(Ι)/1997), and the existing amendment laws. Application: Interested candidates should submit the following items online through the link: https://applications.ucy.ac.cy/recruitment
  • Cover letter explaining the interest of the applicant in pursuing a career at the KIOS CoE, along with employment availability date, in English
  • Short summary of prior work experiences, activities and accomplishments (can be combined with the cover letter), in English (2 pages maximum)
  • A detailed curriculum vitae in English
  • Copies of transcripts of BSc/MSc/PhD or other degree(s)
  • Copy of an English language certificate (if any of your degrees were taught in English, this will be considered equivalent to an English language certificate)
  • Contact details of at least two referees that can provide reference letters
The applications should be submitted as soon as possible, but not later than Friday, 23th of October 2026, at 5 pm. The evaluation of the applications will begin immediately. At least the best three candidates per position that satisfy the required qualifications will be interviewed by a 3-member Selection Committee. Candidates will be informed of the result of their application by the KIOS CoE. Applicants need not be citizens of the Republic of Cyprus. Applicants should however ensure, before applying, that in case they are selected they will be residing in Cyprus on a full-time basis during the employment period and submission of application implies acceptance of this condition. The employment of persons who have reached the age of 65 years old, at the commencement date of employment, is prohibited.

Traineeship/PhD Traineeship in Forecasting and Policy Modelling

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General Information

Type of contract Traineeship

Who can apply? EU nationals eligible for our traineeship programme

Grant The trainee grant is €1,170 per month plus an accommodation allowance (see further information section), The trainee grant is €2,120 per month plus an accommodation allowance (see further information section)

Working time Full time

Place of work Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Closing date 20.10.2026

Your team

You will be part of the Forecasting and Policy Modelling Division in the Directorate General Economics. The Division develops and maintains a wide range of models, for both the euro area and its largest member countries, together with the associated data and model platforms. It makes model-based contributions to macroeconomic projections and policy deliberations. It employs around 20 members of staff with recognised expertise and strong publication records in macro modelling. Modelling approaches include dynamic stochastic general equilibrium (DSGE), heterogeneous agent New Keynesian (HANK), semi-structural, time series, machine learning and deep learning models.
The ECB is an inclusive employer and we strive to reflect the diversity of the population we serve. We encourage you to apply irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or other characteristics.
 

Your role

As a trainee you will:
  • work closely with the Division’s economists to develop and maintain structural, semi-structural, time series, machine learning and deep learning models for the euro area and its largest member countries;
  • programme and maintain the mathematical, statistical and econometric procedures required to support policy input and research projects and enhance analytical, numerical and econometric tools;
  • contribute to the ECB and Eurosystem staff macroeconomic projections for the euro area, e.g. by supporting the preparation and presentation of model-based forecast interpretations and risk scenarios;
  • work with, maintain and update datasets (including monetary, financial, economic, textual and other unstructured data) to support research projects on forecasting, macroeconomic modelling and policy analysis;
  • contribute to quantitative analyses and analytical projects that inform policy reports and working papers, including those intended for external publication.
The traineeship offers you excellent opportunities to work closely with an experienced and highly motivated team of economists and managers, typically in analytics, research support or model development.
These traineeships are aimed at students and recent graduates with strong quantitative skills and an interest in policy-related applied research. You will have the chance to develop your analytical skills and gain insights into the ECB’s research activities and policymaking processes, while being exposed to new ideas and experiences that will support your future professional development.
Throughout the traineeship, you will acquire valuable hands-on experience, significantly strengthening your programming, data analysis and modelling skills by applying them in a real-world policy context. The role also provides a unique perspective on economic analysis and policy preparation within a central bank, allowing you to make a meaningful contribution to the ECB’s mission.
You will be part of a multicultural team that strives for continuous innovation to make a positive impact on the lives of European citizens.
 

Qualifications, experience and skills

Essential:
  • for a traineeship paid at €2,120: a master’s degree and at least two years of PhD studies in economics, statistics, finance, data science, applied mathematics, computer science or a related field;
  • for a traineeship paid at €1,170: a bachelor’s degree or higher in economics, statistics, finance, data science, applied mathematics, computer science or a related field;
  • in addition to the above, practical experience of data-intensive projects and familiarity with macroeconomic and financial statistics from international databases, such as the ECB Data Portal, IMF International Financial Statistics and those maintained by Eurostat, the OECD or Bloomberg;
  • a sound knowledge of spreadsheet and data visualisation tools, such as MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, R and Python graphics libraries;
  • strong programming skills with practical experience, preferably in MATLAB, Python or R;
  • experience in macroeconomic modelling, particularly in one or more of the following areas: semi-structural, DSGE, Bayesian vector autoregression (VAR) and factor models; sequence-space Jacobians, structural identification and non-linear filtering in time series models; textual analysis and natural language processing, deep learning, random forests and other machine learning methods; or econometric modelling software (e.g. MATLAB toolboxes or Dynare) and deep learning applications (e.g. TensorFlow, PyTorch or Hugging Face);
  • a good knowledge of the MS Office package;
  • an advanced (C1) command of English and an intermediate (B1) command of at least one other official language of the EU, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Desired:
  • for a traineeship paid at €1,170: at least one year of completed master’s studies in economics, statistics, finance, data science, applied mathematics, computer science or a related field;
  • a sound understanding of macroeconomics and monetary economics;
  • knowledge of version control systems (e.g. Git);
  • a completed project (e.g. a thesis, dissertation or research paper) demonstrating advanced quantitative modelling and/or data processing skills; this may include the use of DSGE models, Bayesian techniques, advanced machine or deep learning methods and non-standard or complex data sources (e.g. web data or newspaper articles);
  • familiarity with one or more of the following: designing database schemas, writing SQL queries, connecting to databases programmatically (e.g. with Python, R or MATLAB), using object-relational mapping (ORM) tools such as SQLAlchemy and working with cloud or NoSQL databases;
  • familiarity with software development and machine learning engineering practices, such as automated testing, containerisation or cloud computing, for building reproducible and scalable analytical workflows.
You are curious and eager to learn, and want to further develop your ability to analyse complex information. You are keen to collaborate with others, pursue team goals and learn from other people’s diverse perspectives. You strive to know and anticipate stakeholder needs, and will signal any need for change and propose alternative solutions.
You are motivated to contribute to the ECB’s mission, to serve the citizens of the EU as a member of a public institution and to work with colleagues from all over Europe. You are keen to be part of our team and to use your skills and competencies to achieve the aims of this position.
 

Further information

Initial traineeship/PhD traineeship of six months, with a possible extension to up to 12 months in total.
Applications from candidates who are available outside the summer months are particularly welcome.
Applicants for the PhD traineeship should submit a two-page reasoned summary of their research agenda and explain why it would be of interest to the Forecasting and Policy Modelling Division. The document should be uploaded as a single PDF file in the “Further information” section of the application before the closing date for applications.
Applicants may share a link to their personal webpage or portfolio (e.g. a GitHub profile), if available.
Other details on the conditions applicable to traineeships at the ECB can be found on our website.
 

Application and selection process

The recruitment process for this position will include an online interview.
Further information on how to apply is available on our website.
If you are not selected for this position but are still considered suitable, you will be placed on a reserve list for 12 months from the closing date for applications, from which you might be considered for other traineeship positions within the ECB.

Traineeship in the Directorate General Monetary Policy

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General Information

Type of contract Traineeship

Who can apply? EU nationals eligible for our traineeship programme

Grant The trainee grant is €1,170 per month plus an accommodation allowance (see further information section)

Working time Full time

Place of work Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Closing date 20.10.2026

Your team

The Directorate General Monetary Policy is responsible for preparing the monetary policy decisions of the ECB’s Governing Council. It analyses the ECB’s monetary policy strategy as well as financial and monetary developments. It also contributes to external communications, for example through economic research papers, speeches and official ECB publications. If selected, you will be offered a traineeship in one of the following two divisions within the Directorate General.
The Capital Markets and Financial Structure Division analyses financial markets from a monetary policy perspective. It assesses the non-bank transmission of monetary policy, covering the term structure of interest rates, sovereign bonds, corporate bonds, stock markets and the financing structure of non-financial corporations. The Division analyses the impact of the ECB’s policy measures on financial markets using quantitative models, such as vector autoregressions (VARs), factor models and panel data models, and contributes to internal and external publications on monetary policy and euro area financial markets. The Division also coordinates the survey on the access to finance of enterprises (SAFE) in the euro area.
The Monetary Policy Strategy Division analyses and assesses the ECB’s monetary policy stance and longer-term strategic issues. To this end it uses state-of-the-art tools – such as dynamic stochastic general equilibrium models, VARs and machine learning models – and conducts its own survey of monetary analysts. It contributes to preparing supporting analysis for the Governing Council’s decisions on the ECB’s key interest rates and other monetary policy measures. It also develops models and tools for analysing euro area money markets, the Eurosystem’s balance sheet, the ECB’s communication on monetary policy as well as the impact of monetary policy instruments on financial conditions and the wider economy. In addition, the Division contributes to ECB communication on monetary policy and to research on the design and impact of a digital euro.
The ECB is an inclusive employer and we strive to reflect the diversity of the population we serve. We encourage you to apply irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or other characteristics.
 

Your role

As a trainee you will:
  • process datasets, including macroeconomic and microeconomic data as well as financial and intraday data, and maintain, update and further develop the data infrastructure;
  • contribute to preparing and updating charts and tables for regular internal and external reports and presentations in liaison with other business areas within the ECB;
  • develop and automate data workflows, including building dashboards with business intelligence and other tools, retrieving and integrating data via application programming interfaces, and generating charts and visualisations programmatically;
  • conduct analysis using methods such as DSGEs, VARs and local projections as well as asset pricing, factor and machine learning models;
  • work closely with your Division’s economists on enhancing analytical, numerical and econometric tools;
  • maintain and further develop the existing modelling infrastructure;
  • contribute to quantitative analyses and analytical projects that feature in policy reports or working papers, both of which may be published externally.
The traineeship offers you excellent opportunities to enhance your quantitative skills, work on analytical tasks and collaborate with experienced central bank economists. You will gain hands-on experience, significantly improving your programming and data analysis skills by applying them in a real-world policy environment. The traineeship also provides a rare opportunity to gain insight into analysis and policy preparation within a central bank. You will be part of a multicultural team that strives for continuous innovation to make a positive impact on the lives of European citizens.
 

Qualifications, experience and skills

Essential:
  • a bachelor’s degree or higher in economics, finance, econometrics, mathematics, statistics, data science, social sciences or a related field;
  • in-depth practical experience of working with one or more of the following programming languages: MATLAB, Dynare, Python, R, Stata or SQL, as evidenced by an empirical or theoretical project;
  • experience with one or more of the following types of economic data: macroeconomic data, financial market data, firm-level data, transaction-level data, high-frequency data, panel data, survey data, other microdata or large datasets;
  • a sound understanding of the economic issues covered by at least one of the two Divisions described above;
  • a good knowledge of Microsoft Office;
  • experience of importing data, creating charts, analysing data and using pivot tables in Microsoft Excel;
  • an advanced (C1) command of English and an intermediate (B1) command of at least one other official language of the EU, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Desired:
  • a master’s degree or higher (completed or in the final stages of completion) in economics, finance, econometrics, mathematics, statistics, data science, social sciences or a related field;
  • a solid background in econometrics (in particular time series and panel econometrics), statistics or data science (e.g. web scraping, text analysis or machine learning);
  • practical experience of working with relational databases, using SQL and/or other big data analytic tools in Hadoop, Spark or similar big data frameworks;
  • proven expertise in independently developing code and utilising diverse programming techniques in any of the following languages: MATLAB, Dynare, Python, R, Stata or SQL;
  • basic experience with collaborative development and version control systems, such as Git;
  • practical experience of using visualisation tools such as Power BI, Tableau or R Shiny;
  • experience of assisting in research;
  • experience in working with large language models (LLMs);
  • experience of using market data services such as Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters/Refinitiv (Eikon and/or DataStream), iBoxx, Haver Analytics, SNL Financial, Bureau van Dijk Orbis Bank Focus (formerly Bankscope) or Orbis Europe.
You are curious and eager to learn, and want to further develop your ability to analyse complex information. You are keen to collaborate with others, pursue team goals and learn from other people’s diverse perspectives. You strive to know and anticipate stakeholder needs, and will signal any need for change and propose alternative solutions.
You are motivated to contribute to the ECB’s mission, to serve the citizens of the EU as a member of a public institution and to work with colleagues from all over Europe. You are keen to be part of our team and to use your skills and competencies to achieve the aims of this position.
 

Further information

Initial traineeship of six months, with a possible extension to up to 12 months in total. Flexible starting dates, from spring 2027 onwards.
Other details on the conditions applicable to traineeships at the ECB can be found on our website.
 

Application and selection process

The recruitment process for this position will include an online interview.
Further information on how to apply is available on our website.
If you are not selected for this position but are still considered suitable, you will be placed on a reserve list for 12 months from the closing date for applications, from which you might be considered for other traineeship positions within the ECB.

Traineeship in International Policy Analysis

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General Information

Type of contract Traineeship

Who can apply? EU nationals eligible for our traineeship programme

Grant The trainee grant is €1,170 per month plus an accommodation allowance (see further information section)

Working time Full time

Place of work Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Closing date 20.10.2026

Your team

You will be part of a team in the International Policy Analysis Division of the Directorate General International and European Relations. Our Directorate General has 120 members of staff and prepares policy positions for the ECB, the Eurosystem and the European System of Central Banks on international and European issues (excluding positions on the macroeconomic policies of the euro area and EU Member States).
The International Policy Analysis Division is concerned with issues of systemic relevance to the global economy, global monetary and financial systems, and international financial architecture, covering topics such as global financial markets, commodities, exchange rates, international spillovers and globalisation.
The ECB is an inclusive employer and we strive to reflect the diversity of the population we serve. We encourage you to apply irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or other characteristics.
 

Your role

As a trainee in the International Policy Analysis Division, you will perform one or more of the following tasks:
  • support the work of the Division by, among other things, assisting with data collection and analysis, generating tables and charts, and preparing presentations;
  • maintain and further develop complex databases used to monitor global financial and monetary developments;
  • maintain and further develop quantitative tools and modelling infrastructure;
  • contribute to selected analytical projects by providing research assistance.
The traineeship offers you excellent opportunities to work closely with highly qualified experts on different tasks and projects in the field of international finance and macroeconomics, giving you valuable experience for a successful professional career. You will be assigned a mentor and will be able to develop your potential and quickly contribute to the work we do. You will be part of a multicultural team that strives for continuous innovation to make a positive impact on the lives of European citizens.
 

Qualifications, experience and skills

Essential:
  • a bachelor’s degree or higher in economics, econometrics, finance, data engineering, data science, applied mathematics or a related field;
  • a sound understanding of international finance, monetary economics, data science or international macroeconomics;
  • experience in collecting data from statistical agencies, public sources or data providers (such as LSEG, Bloomberg, Haver Analytics or other market data services) and/or data analysis;
  • an intermediate knowledge of one or more programming languages and/or econometric software packages (e.g. MATLAB, R, Stata, EViews, Python, SQL or Julia);
  • an advanced knowledge of the MS Office package, in particular Excel;
  • an advanced (C1) command of English and an intermediate (B1) command of at least one other official language of the EU, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Desired:
  • a master’s degree in economics, econometrics, finance, data engineering, data science, applied mathematics or a related field (or being close to completing a master’s degree);
  • a keen interest in policy-relevant and applied research, together with a proven ability to conduct quantitative analyses;
  • a sound knowledge of statistical and econometric techniques for data analysis.
You are curious and eager to learn, and want to further develop your ability to analyse complex information. You are keen to collaborate with others, pursue team goals and learn from other people’s diverse perspectives. You strive to know and anticipate stakeholder needs, and will signal any need for change and propose alternative solutions.
You are motivated to contribute to the ECB’s mission, to serve the citizens of the EU as a member of a public institution and to work with colleagues from all over Europe. You are keen to be part of our team and to use your skills and competencies to achieve the aims of this position.
 

Further information

Initial traineeship of between four and six months, with a possible extension to up to 12 months in total. For some of the positions the starting date will be in the spring of 2027, while for others it will be in the late summer or autumn of 2027.
Other details on the conditions applicable to traineeships at the ECB can be found on our website.
 

Application and selection process

The recruitment process for this position will include an online interview.
Further information on how to apply is available on our website.
If you are not selected for this position but are still considered suitable, you will be placed on a reserve list for 12 months from the closing date for applications, from which you might be considered for other traineeship positions within the ECB.

Traineeship in the Central Procurement Division

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General Information

Type of contract Traineeship

Who can apply? EU nationals eligible for our traineeship programme

Grant The trainee grant is €1,170 per month plus an accommodation allowance (see further information section)

Working time Full time

Place of work Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Closing date 21.10.2026

Your team

You will be part of the Central Procurement Division in the Directorate Finance.
Our Directorate has around 100 staff responsible for the financial reporting of the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Eurosystem, including the ECB’s financial and management accounting services and the Eurosystem’s monetary income allocation scheme. We also lay the groundwork for the ECB’s strategic and operational planning, including its annual budget, and maintain the banking supervisory fees framework. The Directorate participates in several Eurosystem committees and sub-structures in these areas.
The Central Procurement Division provides central coordination, oversight, advice and support services to ensure the success of the ECB’s procurement operations. This means that it acts as a second level of control and governance for the ECB’s procurement activities. The Division also develops and implements the procedural frameworks that govern the planning, execution and reporting of procurement at the ECB.
The ECB is an inclusive employer and we strive to reflect the diversity of the population we serve. We encourage you to apply irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or other characteristics.

Your role

As a trainee in the Central Procurement Division, you will:
  • help to conduct public procurement operations (see our list of current tenders) by providing general administrative support, such as drafting correspondence with external providers and internal documents;
  • provide procurement support on SAP Ariba, such as creating tendering events and communicating with tenderers, as well as supporting the procurement committees with administrative tasks from the initiation of a tender procedure until contract preparation;
  • assist with the collection, maintenance, cleaning, analysis and processing of statistical data related to contracts and procurement;
  • assist with the development and revision of internal guidelines, templates, processes, methodologies and other documentation;
  • help with communications on the Division’s activities and regular or ad hoc reporting to internal and external stakeholders;
  • contribute to the roll-out of new procurement-related IT tools and to the improvement of existing tools, for example by performing testing and developing or updating guidelines;
  • contribute to initiatives aimed at improving the efficiency of the team’s work, and assist with reporting/analytics and the automation of existing processes, leveraging robotic process automation (RPA) and AI applications and tools as appropriate;
  • work closely with all parties involved in procurement processes, both inside and outside the Division (e.g. in relation to external data sources and systems).
The traineeship offers you excellent opportunities to gain insight into how the ECB works, acquire hands-on experience in finance and procurement, and put your theoretical knowledge into practice. You will be part of a multicultural team that strives for continuous innovation to make a positive impact on the lives of European citizens.

Qualifications, experience and skills

Essential:
  • a bachelor’s degree or higher in law, finance, business or public administration, economics or another relevant field;
  • a general interest in European affairs, central banking and other matters of relevance to the ECB;
  • a good knowledge of the Microsoft Office package with an advanced knowledge of Excel for data management and analysis;
  • an advanced (C1) command of English and an intermediate (B1) command of at least one other official language of the EU, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Desired:
  • knowledge of how administrative procedures function so that all relevant stakeholders are appropriately involved, that there are no delays and that the process is properly documented;
  • user knowledge of enterprise resource planning systems such as SAP;
  • user knowledge of reporting/analytics and RPA or AI tools.
You are curious and eager to learn, and want to further develop your ability to analyse complex information. You are keen to collaborate with others, pursue team goals and learn from other people’s diverse perspectives. You strive to know and anticipate stakeholder needs, and will signal any need for change and propose alternative solutions.
You are motivated to contribute to the ECB’s mission, to serve the citizens of the EU as a member of a public institution and to work with colleagues from all over Europe. You are keen to be part of our team and to use your skills and competencies to achieve the aims of this position.
Further information
Initial traineeship of six months, with a possible extension to up to 12 months in total. The traineeship will ideally start on 15 March 2027.
Other details on the conditions applicable to traineeships at the ECB can be found on our website.
Application and selection process
The recruitment process for this position will include a pre-recorded video interview in the pre-selection phase and – if you are invited to participate in the subsequent selection phase – an online interview.
Further information on how to apply is available on our website.
If you are not selected for this position but are still considered suitable, you will be placed on a reserve list for 12 months from the closing date for applications, from which you might be considered for other traineeship positions within the ECB.

Εκπαίδευση YOUTHMED για νέους 18-30 ετών

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🤔 Έχεις μια ιδέα που θα ήθελες να ακουστεί; Το YOUTHMED είναι μια 5μηνη δωρεάν εκπαίδευση από την Ακαδημία Επιχειρηματικότητας και την Action Synergy, για νέους και νέες 18-30 ετών. Σε ομάδες, θα δουλέψεις πάνω σε ένα δικό σου project — από την ιδέα μέχρι μια ολοκληρωμένη ψηφιακή καμπάνια. Θα μάθεις storytelling, social media strategy, δημιουργία περιεχομένου, αλλά και πώς να ξεχωρίζεις την αξιόπιστη πληροφορία από την παραπληροφόρηση. Online sessions κάθε Τετάρτη + δια ζώσης εκπαιδεύσεις στην Αθήνα, μία φορά τον μήνα. Στο τέλος, κάθε ομάδα παρουσιάζει την καμπάνια της μπροστά σε κριτική επιτροπή — και η καλύτερη κερδίζει το YOUTHMED Impact Award 🏆 Δεν χρειάζεται προηγούμενη εμπειρία. Χρειάζεται μια ιδέα και διάθεση να τη δουλέψεις. Μάθε περισσότερα και δήλωσε συμμετοχή: https://shorturl.at/LCthd *Θέσεις περιορισμένες.

Junior Charter Party Desk – Maritime Studies Graduate

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Junior Charter Party Desk – Maritime Studies Graduate A well-established Shipbroking Company based in Voula, Athens, is seeking to recruit a Graduate in Maritime Studies to join its Charter Party Desk. Requirements:
  • Graduate degree in Maritime Studies, Shipping.
  • Strong interest in the shipping industry
  • Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
  • Strong communication, organisational and analytical skills
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Key Responsibilities:
  • Supporting the Charter Party Desk in day-to-day operations
  • Liaising with brokers, owners, charterers and other parties as required
  • Maintaining accurate records and documentation
  • Gaining practical knowledge of Charter Party terms and shipping contracts
Location: Voula, Athens Position: Full-time If you are a motivated Maritime Studies graduate looking to build a career in Shipbroking and Charter Party operations, we would be pleased to hear from you. Pls send your CV to: eleni.filippopoulou@ifchorgalbraiths.com

Associate, Client Service – Guidepoint

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Associate, Client Service

Overview: The Client Service team connects Guidepoint’s clients with subject-matter experts to better inform their business decisions. They take the time to understand each client’s specific research needs and deliver the experts closest to the topic, often within hours. Play a vital role in Guidepoint’s success. As an Associate on the Client Service team, you will understand your client’s unique business questions and identify the experts who can best provide the answers. You will find and recruit new experts into our network of over 1,250,000 Guidepoint Advisors, determining which ones are best suited to speak with the client. For many of our employees, the Associate role provides a unique opportunity to put core business skills into practice, as well as gain exposure to a wide range of industries and disciplines. This is a hybrid position out of our Athens office. Interview Process: 1. Meet your Guidepoint Recruiter! o Initial Candidate Screen 2.Meet the Guidepoint Teams! o Hiring Manager Interview 3.Mock Assessment (Role dependent) o Complete a simulated client request and gain more insight into the role 4.Mock Interview o Discuss your assessment with the Guidepoint teams 5.Interview Process Outcome Who We Are: 1.Team-oriented and collaborative 2.Hard-working professionals who strive for excellence 3.Built-in mentorship to help you drive and improve your project management and customer service skills, to deliver excellent results for clients 4.Hands-on leadership to help you develop your career and provide opportunities for upward mobility within Guidepoint 5.Guidepoint is passionate about your career growth: Check out our Client Service Career Trajectory. What You Will Own: 1.Operate in a sales role, identifying the best experts to join our network to provide consultation for client projects 2.Work with Project Managers and other team members across London and Dusseldorf to develop strategies for satisfying each client project request 3.Utilize LinkedIn, press releases, case studies, and the internet to identify the best experts for our clients to get their strategic or investment questions answered 4.Screen experts to determine their suitability for each specific client project and develop professional profiles to present to your clients Experience You Will Bring: 1.Bachelor’s degree 2.Previous internship/volunteering/extracurriculars Skills You Will Bring: 1.Desire to work in a sales/lead generation role that is KPI and metrics-driven 2.Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment 3.Excellent time management and organizational skills 4.Outgoing personality with the ability to speak with people at all professional levels 5.Intellectual curiosity and desire to learn 6.Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English 7.Demonstrated ability to work both individually and as part of an international team What We Offer: 1.Competitive compensation 2.Private health insurance 3.Entrepreneurial environment, autonomy, and fast decisions 4.International exposure to the global Guidepoint service teams 5.Casual work environment Summer and winter team events Interested? Feel free to send your CV and contact details at Athens.Talent.Acquisition@guidepoint.com or apply directly via this link. About Guidepoint: Guidepoint is a leading research enablement platform designed to advance understanding and empower our clients’ decision-making process. Powered by innovative technology, real-time data, and hard-to-source expertise, we help our clients to turn answers into action. Backed by a network of nearly 1.75 million experts, and Guidepoint’s 1,600 employees worldwide we inform leading organizations’ research by delivering on-demand intelligence and research on request. With Guidepoint, companies and investors can better navigate the abundance of information available today, making it both more useful and more powerful. At Guidepoint, our success relies on the diversity of our employees, advisors, and client base, which allows us to create connections that offer a wealth of perspectives. We are committed to upholding policies that contribute to an equitable and welcoming environment for our community, regardless of background, identity, or experience.

OPERATION ASSISTANT/ ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT – ARADA MARITIME

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Η ARADA MARITIME εταιρεία με έδρα την Ηλιούπολη Αττικής που δραστηριοποιείται στον ναυτιλιακό κλάδο, αναζητά operation assistant/ administration assistant για την ανάπτυξη νέου πελατολογίου και την διαχείριση και ενίσχυση των υφιστάμενων συνεργασιών στην περιοχή της Αθήνας. Αρμοδιότητες
  • Παρουσίαση και προώθηση εταιρικών λύσεων στους πελάτες
  • Επικοινωνία & υποστήριξη μέσω email
Προφίλ υποψηφίου
  • Ευχέρεια στην χρήση MS Office
  • Πολύ καλή γνώση αγγλικών(προφορική και γραπτή)
  • Επικοινωνιακές και διαπραγματευτικές ικανότητες
Mail: antonios.k.zoitos@aradamaritime.com

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