Research Trainee

Research Trainee - 6 months - Start mid-April

Evidence

Verian- Brussels

About Verian

Verian works with clients around the world, providing 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 permanent fully staffed offices in 17 countries, our 850 specialist consultants and researchers advise government departments, regulators, charities, and other public sector bodies to make the right decisions and improve people’s lives.

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.

The role

Our Evidence team is looking for a graduate with a curious and analytical approach and who is interested in both research and social/political issues. This 6-month trainee traineeship will immerse you in the full research cycle, from project design to data collection and reporting. You’ll gain valuable hand on experience and contribute to impactful research that drives public policy and decision making.

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 qualitative and quantitative data analysis
• Contribute to the drafting of reports
• Support business development by contributing to tender writing under supervision

Requirements

• Hold a university degree in a relevant field (e.g., social science, social psychology, anthropology, sociology, statistics, or data science).
• Be proficient in English, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of French and/or Dutch is an advantage.
• Have a foundational understanding of, or experience with, survey and research methods.
• Experience with R, SPSS, or other statistical data processing software is a plus.
• Prior involvement in school boards, student associations, or similar extracurricular activities would be beneficial.
• An interest in public opinion research and a willingness to contribute to short publications would be an asset.
• Be comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• 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.
• 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 organization 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