Jobs at CEPR

Project Intern

3-month Internship Position

Full or part-time

1000ドル per month (minimum wage)

Starting date: 5 January 2026 preferred.

Reports to the Projects Lead

Location: Paris, France | Primary working language: English

Overview

The Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR)is seeking a motivated Projects Intern to join our Paris office. The successful candidate will support the administration of our donor-funded research grants, contributing to the smooth delivery of major international research initiatives. Working closely with the Projects team, the intern will gain hands-on experience in research management and international development research administration. Join us and support the work of one of Europe’s leading economic research networks.

About the Centre for Economic Policy Research

CEPR is an independent, non‐partisan, pan‐European non‐profit organisation. Its mission is to enhance the quality of policy decisions through providing policy‐relevant research, based soundly on economic theory, to policymakers, the private sector and civil society. The results of the research conducted by the Centre's network of over 1,900 affiliated researchers are disseminated through a variety of publications, public meetings, workshops and conferences, and through a set of active digital dissemination platforms.

Internship Objectives

The Project Intern will gain hands-on experience with the administrative running of CEPR’s various projects. Under the supervision of the Projects Lead, and in close collaboration with the Projects Officers, you will provide assistance to the projects team with the management of all CEPR’s donor-funded projects. In particular, you will learn to, and assist with:

• The drafting of documents such as research contracts and contract addenda

• Processing payments and raising invoices

• Updating the project database and various project websites

• Attending project meetings, including supporting online events

• Proofreading documents such as reports or website content

• Updating financial tracking documents

• Assisting with project reports

• Formatting various documents, including research notes and research papers

• Working on updating IT Systems

Person Specification

We are seeking a bright and enthusiastic individual with excellent administrative and organisational skills. Relevant experience in project and budget management is highly desirable.

In addition, he/she will have:

• A (recent) university degree (or graduate student)

• Knowledge of working with financial reporting systems and financial administration. Budgetary management skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, hectic and rapidly changing environment, particularly with deadlines.

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and teamwork skills.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• High degree of familiarity with the MS Office suite, particularly using Excel.

• Excellent written and spoken English, and in particular, experience with drafting documents such as project proposals, project reports, as well as various forms of correspondence relating to research contracts.

• Right to work in the EU is essential and non-negotiable.

To Apply

Applications should be made by submission of a cover letter and CV in English to [email protected], quoting "PI25-WEB".

The deadline is 5pm on Thursday 20th November 2025; however, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

2-month minimum (equivalent 309 hours) position (full or part-time),

Remunerated internship: 6ドル.59 ph

Starting date: as soon as possible

Reports to the Head of Digital Strategy and Dissemination

Location: Paris, France | Primary working language: English

Overview

The opening of a Paris office, supported by a consortium of French public and private sector institutions, has allowed CEPR to expand rapidly in recent years and this office is now the organization’s headquarters. As part of this growth, we now include several internship positions, offering opportunities to students living and studying in Paris and supporting the different departments at CEPR with their increased output.

About the Centre for Economic Policy Research

CEPR is an independent, non‐partisan, pan‐European non‐profit organization. Its mission is to enhance the quality of policy decisions through providing policy‐relevant research, based soundly in economic theory, to policymakers, the private sector and civil society.

An exciting opportunity for a Dissemination Intern at a leading European center for economic research

CEPR has over 1900 researchers in its network and publishes 1000+ Discussion Papers and around 700 columns summarizing the research every year, as well as organising or participating in more than 250 conferences and events. Our busy dissemination team promotes all these activities across 4 websites and more than 10 social media channels, as well as through a variety of outreach emails and newsletters.

Internship Objectives

You will gain hands-on experience in the effective communication of economic research to diverse audiences

Tasks would include:

• Assisting in creating regular and engaging content for social media, website news items, and newsletters, including some writing and design work.
• Assisting with data entry and maintenance, to ensure that our dissemination is targeted and evaluated correctly
• Interacting with our Events, Projects, and Publications teams to promote their work.
• Assisting the Publications team in updating and maintaining accounts for our Discussion Paper subscribers
• Assisting with preparations for our flagship annual Symposium (to be held at Sciences Po in December)

This role is ideal for students pursuing degrees in Economics, Communications, or related fields. Some experience with social media management and software such as Adobe Express or Canva would be preferred, but all training will be given.

• Flexible part-time position. Work periods can be fitted around class commitments.
• We are looking for someone who is able to offer a few half days during the week, and would ideally be available until March/April 2026

Person Specification

We are looking for a meticulous, organised and self-motivated individual full of ideas and with a keen interest in digital communication and economics and able to manage their own time and workload, sticking to tight deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy. We are looking for someone to become an integral part of a growing team in an expanding organisation and ready to bring some fresh suggestions to the table.

In addition:

Essential:

• Currently studying economics or studying communication but with a genuine interest in the communication of economics to a wider audience.
• A good level of competence in the standard MS Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint.
• An excellent standard of written English, with the ability to proof-read both your own writing and that of others.
• Attention to detail and an organised approach towards managing and completing tasks.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team and build relationships with colleagues situated in different locations.
• Live in the Région Paris-Île-de-France and have the right to work in the EU.

Desirable:

• Some experience with Adobe products (Illustrator and InDesign preferred).
• Interest in and experience of social media - especially Twitter, Linked-In, YouTube.
• Some experience in preparing graphics for social media with for e.g., Adobe Express, Adobe Illustrator/ Photoshop, Canva.
• Some experience with newsletter preparation in Mailchimp or similar.
• While Fluent English is essential, proficient French and other European language(s) are a plus.

To Apply

Applications should be made by submission of a cover letter and CV in English to [email protected] , quoting "DI25-WEB".

The deadline is 5pm on the 18th of October, however, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Full time, permanent position, Paris based, Primary working language: English

Reports to Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Overview

CEPR operates more than eight websites through which its global audience access and use information. Working as part of the IT & DevOps team, the post-holder will support CEPR users & researchers as well as Wintel and MacOS across desktop and infrastructure, supporting and assisting the evolution of the existing platforms and will provide exceptional service support to the organisation’s operations.

Key Responsibilities (overview)

We are seeking an experienced, highly organised, and proactive IT Officer to oversee and maintain our core IT infrastructure, systems, and support services. You will be responsible for managing both on-premises and cloud-based environments, ensuring robust network operations, system availability, and secure provisioning across a mixed estate (Windows, macOS, Linux). The role will suit someone with strong technical skills, a service-oriented mindset, and excellent communication abilities.

Key Responsibilities (detailed):

Working to SLA thresholds for incidents, requests and problems, the key responsibilities of the role include:

• Manage and maintain Windows Server 2019 environments including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP
• Oversee Windows Hyper-V and Failover Clustering to ensure high availability of virtual infrastructure
• Administer CISCO networking equipment, including switches, firewalls (Meraki), and WiFi access points
• Operate and monitor Office VPN, Remote Desktop Services (RDS), and backup solutions
• Manage Windows and Microsoft licensing across all workstations and servers
• Administer Azure AD, Intune, and Office365, including user lifecycle, device enrolment, and compliance policies
• Provide support via the CEPR helpdesk (JIRA) and ensure high levels of user satisfaction
• Oversee device provisioning using Intune and Ninite, ensuring devices are deployed securely and efficiently
• Maintain software licensing records, backups, and device asset registers
• Support time tracking solutions and other internal tooling as needed

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with Windows 11 Pro and Windows Server 2019
• Expertise in Hyper-V, Failover Cluster Manager, and server hardware (ideally DELL)
• Proficiency with CISCO networking (Meraki firewalls, switches, and WiFi)
• Experience in managing Azure Active Directory, Office365, and Microsoft Intune
• Familiarity with JIRA Service Management
• Sound knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy Management
• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and documentation skills
• Experience of supporting users on both hardware and software applications and on websites.

• Experience in administering backups and system restores.

• Experience in administering Active Directory and Office365 platforms.

Desirable Skills

• Working knowledge of Linux (Ubuntu 18.04 – 24.04 LTS)
• Basic to intermediate macOS (v14+) support skills
• Scripting capabilities using PowerShell and Bash
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Jenkins

Person Specification

Essential

• Punctual and dependable
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated with strong organisational skills
• Able to translate technical issues into simple explanations for non-technical user
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality
• Willingness to learn and grow professionally through self-study

About the Centre for Economic Policy Research

CEPR is an independent, non‐partisan, pan‐European non‐profit organisation. Its mission is to enhance policy decisions' quality by providing policy‐relevant research, based soundly on economic theory, to policymakers, the private sector and civil society. The research conducted by the Centre's network of over 1,900 affiliated researchers is disseminated through a variety of publications, public meetings, workshops and conferences.

CEPR operates a hybrid office environment with some days in the office and some working from home. We have offices in London and Paris; the Paris office was recently established as part of a major expansion in our activities.

To Apply
Applications should be made by submission of a CV and cover letter to [email protected]. Applicants should confirm in their cover letter the location they are applying for and their ability to work in that location. Please state when you are available to start work.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Responsable informatique

Poste à temps plein, contrat permanent, basé à Paris, langue de travail principale : anglais

Rattachement : Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Présentation générale

Le CEPR exploite plus de huit sites web qui offrent à son public mondial l’accès à de nombreuses informations. Au sein de l’équipe IT & DevOps, le/la titulaire du poste soutiendra les utilisateurs et chercheurs du CEPR, ainsi que les environnements Wintel et macOS (poste de travail et infrastructure). Il/elle contribuera à l’évolution des plateformes existantes tout en fournissant un service d’assistance d’exception aux opérations de l’organisation.

Principales responsabilités

• Gérer et maintenir les environnements Windows Server 2019 : Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS et DHCP
• Superviser Hyper-V et le Failover Clustering afin d’assurer la haute disponibilité de l’infrastructure virtuelle
• Administrer le matériel réseau CISCO : switches, firewalls (Meraki) et points d’accès Wi-Fi
• Exploiter et superviser le VPN du bureau, les Remote Desktop Services (RDS) et les solutions de sauvegarde
• Gérer les licences Microsoft pour tous les postes de travail et serveurs
• Administrer Azure AD, Intune et Office 365 : cycle de vie des utilisateurs, enrollement des appareils et politiques de conformité
• Assurer le support via le helpdesk JIRA en visant une grande satisfaction des utilisateurs
• Superviser le déploiement des appareils via Intune et Ninite, en veillant à la sécurité et à l’efficacité
• Tenir à jour les registres de licences logicielles, sauvegardes et inventaires matériels
• Assurer le support des solutions de suivi du temps et d’autres outils internes, selon les besoins

Compétences et expériences essentielles

• Solide expérience pratique avec Windows 11 Pro et Windows Server 2019
• Expertise en Hyper-V, Failover Cluster Manager et matériel serveur (idéalement DELL)
• Maîtrise du réseau CISCO (pare-feu Meraki, switches, Wi-Fi)
• Gestion d’Azure Active Directory, Office 365 et Microsoft Intune
• Familiarité avec JIRA Service Management
• Excellente connaissance d’Active Directory, DNS, DHCP et Group Policy
• Aptitudes éprouvées en résolution de problèmes, dépannage et documentation
• Expérience de support utilisateurs pour le matériel, les logiciels et les sites web
• Expérience en administration de sauvegardes et restaurations système
• Expérience en administration des plateformes Active Directory et Office 365

Compétences souhaitées

• Connaissance de Linux (Ubuntu 18.04 – 24.04 LTS)
• Compétences de support macOS (v14+) de niveau basique à intermédiaire
• Capacité à rédiger des scripts PowerShell et Bash
• Expérience des pipelines CI/CD et de Jenkins

Profil recherché

Essentiel :

• Ponctuel(le) et fiable
• Excellentes compétences de communication orale et écrite
• Autonomie et sens aigu de l’organisation
• Capacité à vulgariser les problèmes techniques auprès d’utilisateurs non techniques
• Sens du détail et engagement pour la qualité
• Volonté d’apprendre et de se perfectionner en autodidacte

À propos du CEPR

Le Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) est une organisation indépendante, non partisane et à but non lucratif opérant à l’échelle paneuropéenne. Sa mission est d’améliorer la qualité des décisions politiques en fournissant aux décideurs, au secteur privé et à la société civile des recherches pertinentes fondées sur la théorie économique. Le réseau du CEPR compte plus de 1 900 chercheurs affiliés ; leurs travaux sont diffusés par diverses publications, réunions, ateliers et conférences.

Le CEPR fonctionne selon un modèle hybride, combinant présence au bureau et télétravail. Le siège est à Londres et un bureau a récemment été ouvert à Paris dans le cadre d’une importante expansion des activités.

Pour postuler

Les candidatures doivent être envoyées sous forme de CV et de lettre de motivation à l'adresse [email protected]. Les candidats doivent indiquer dans leur lettre de motivation le lieu pour lequel ils postulent et leur capacité à travailler dans ce lieu. Veuillez préciser votre date de disponibilité pour commencer à travailler.

Les candidatures seront examinées au fur et à mesure.

Full time, 1 year contract (with possible option to extend)

Reports to Research Lead
36ドルK to 42ドルK or 30ドルK to 36ドルK per annum, depending on location and experience
Location: Paris or London | Primary working language: English
Position Start: September 2025

Overview

The Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) is looking to recruit a dynamic, dedicated individual with an interest in cutting-edge, policy-relevant research in development economics for a full-time Research Officer position within the suite of programmes that CEPR runs for the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, which in spring 2024 were brought together under the Growth Research Platform (GRP). They are made up of:

• Structural Transformation and Economic Growth (STEG, https://steg.cepr.org), which aims to provide a better understanding of structural change, productivity, and growth in low- and middle-income countries
• Private Enterprise Development in Low-Income Countries (PEDL, https://pedl.cepr.org/), which aims to better understand what determines the strength of market forces driving efficiency
• Reducing Conflict and Improving Performance in the Economy (ReCIPE, https://recipe.cepr.org/), which focuses on economic and growth issues in conflict affected and fragile countries.

We envisage that in the first instance the Research Officer will work primarily on the STEG programme, but in future the work will be extended across the other programmes.

Key Objectives/Tasks

• Collate text for calls for research proposals and co-ordinate with the Senior Research Officer (SRO) and the individual programmes’ scientific leaders on timings, dissemination, etc.
• In collaboration with the SRO, carry out the first stage evaluation of research proposals for scientific merit and policy relevance.
• Assess scientific progress and review outputs and results of active research projects from an academic standpoint.
• Working closely with the SRO, disseminate the results from awarded projects by editing researchers’ research/policy briefs, writing project summaries and/or paper executive summaries when needed, writing website content, and preparing social media posts.
• In collaboration with the SRO and other senior CEPR staff, produce reports for FCDO outlining the programmes’ progress and achievements against its original timeline and objectives and identifying key policy-relevant projects to highlight.
• Support overall programme management by helping to organise conferences and workshops and assisting the Scientific Coordinators of the programmes by smoothing the grant application progress and tracking the progress of grants.
• For submitted proposals and ongoing grants, liaise between researchers, the Scientific leads and the CEPR Grants Coordination team.
• Attend and possibly report on GRP events.

Person Specification

Essential

• Postgraduate degree in economics, with a significant focus on econometric techniques and experimental design.
• High critical abilities for identifying scientific value in research projects and a solid understanding of the issues related to rigorous identification in economic research.
• Strong writing skills, with the ability to translate research results into non-specialist terms, and the ability to take initiative and work autonomously.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills and ability to prioritise among competing tasks.
• Strong interest in development and growth economics.
• The right to work in the EU or UK (depending on intended location), with the ability to undertake restriction-free travel to the other location.

Desirable

• Research experience (e.g. Research Assistance experience).
• Experience managing websites and social media.
• Experience working in developing countries.

About the Centre for Economic Policy Research
With offices in Paris and London, CEPR is an independent, non‐partisan, pan‐European non‐profit organization. Its mission is to enhance the quality of policy decisions through providing policy‐relevant research, based soundly in economic theory, to policymakers, the private sector and civil society. The results of the research conducted by the Centre's network of over 1,900 affiliated researchers are disseminated through a variety of publications, public meeting, workshops, and conferences.

To Apply
Applications should be made by submission of a CV and cover letter to [email protected]. Applicants should confirm in their cover letter the location they are applying for and their ability to work in that location. Please state when you are available to start work.

The deadline is 11:59pm on Wednesday 9 July, however, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.