The EUI has an open vacancy for a

Research Assistant in the

Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies

Florence, 12 March 2025

Reference: V/RA/RSC/1/2025

Who we are

Employment details

Contract type Full-time (30/30, 40 hours/week). A part-time employment at 80% (24/30=32
hours/week) can also be agreed with the Project Director.

Length of contract 12 months start date negotiable : 01.04.2025
This contract may be further renewed (several times and conditional to the
availability of funds), leading to an extension of the period of service up to a total of
5 years, including the first contract period.

Salary indication and Grade: ASTAC3 step 1
grade

The basic net monthly salary after taxes is approximately 3,620 Euro, plus
allowances if applicable.
More information about conditions of employment is available here.

Place of work Florence, Italy

About the project

Project Directors Professor Erik Jones and Professor Mafalda Dâmaso

Project details StreamSCAPES examines how the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) can

support the sustainable climate transition (SCT) with a particular emphasis on
Video-On-Demand (VOD) platforms. Among other things, it provides an
interdisciplinary mapping and assessment of ways to green the operations of VOD
platforms (e.g. by identifying existing policies, skills needs, best practices), pilots
the transformative impact of VOD platforms to engage in Blue Skies generation of
ideas (e.g. by exploring how audiovisual professionals can act as catalysts for the
SCT), and co-tests the potential of VOD platforms to contribute to the SCT in line
with the European Industrial Strategy, the European Green Deal and the 2030
Agenda for Sustainable Development. The approach taken acknowledges VOD
platforms as potential facilitators of renewed, green-focused, industrial alliances in
the CCI that could help to address the weak position of European players in the
global platform landscape.

ANIMA MUNDI understands the European Animation Industry Ecosystem (EAIE)
as a value-laden sector with untapped geopolitical potential. The project identifies
and addresses cross-sectoral strengths as well as pervasive gaps in terms of
intellectual property, discoverability, and international partnerships in the EAIE
that enable or hinder its international promotion. Among other activities, ANIMA
MUNDI provides an interdisciplinary mapping and assessment of the visibility of
European animation internationally, investigates innovative hubs of creativity in
the EAIE, pilots international promotional practices, co-tests activities to develop
new strategic alliances and strengthen cooperation among stakeholders (such as
industrial and diplomatic actors), and delivers promotion, distribution, and
institutional collaboration toolkits. In doing so, ANIMA MUNDI supports the EAIE
and, at the same time, its role in the EU’s international cultural relations.

The research assistant will provide research assistance to the directors of the

existing policy measures, best practices, collaboration models, and skills
needs;

• Designing and overseeing the preparation and implementation of surveys,

• Supporting the drafting of academic articles and other publications;
• Drafting the development of policy recommendations.
• Participating in project meetings, interacting with partners, and

projects.

Qualifications and experience

Qualifications and Essential:
Experience

• Master’s degree (or equivalent according to EHEA) in Social

international relations, cultural policy, media and communication
studies, or a closely related discipline);

• At least 2 years of relevant experience, demonstrated by publications

• Proven experience to produce high-quality written reports, policy

• Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadline and to work independently

• Proven experience in teamwork, demonstrated by participation in at

• Demonstrated experience in qualitative and quantitative research

Desirable:
• PhD in Social Sciences or related field. PhD students about to defend

audiovisual sector and/or the EU’s international cultural relations,
evidenced by research, publication, or professional experience in
these areas.

Languages Excellent knowledge of English, both spoken and written (CEFR level: C1 or
above). Knowledge of other languages constitutes an advantage.

How to apply

Deadline The closing date for applications is 26 March 2025 at midnight (Florence time)

Contact details For more information contact Joanna Wielgo Joanna.wielgo@eui.eu for
administrative matter and Prof Mafalda Dâmaso at mafalda.damaso@eui.eu for
scientific matter.

How to apply Fill in the online application form and upload documents as requested.

Data Protection

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pre-selection and recruitment by the EUI. The information candidates provide in their application form is collected
for the purpose of the selection procedure. The EUI will ensure that candidates’ personal data are processed as
required by its Data Protection Policy (President’s Decision No. 10/2019 of 18 February 2019 regarding Data
Protection at the EUI).

Equal opportunities
The European University Institute applies a policy of equal opportunities, which, in accordance with Article 1d of
its Staff Regulations, prohibits discrimination on any grounds such as sex, race, colour, ethnic or social origin,
genetic features, language, religion or belief, political or any other opinion, membership of a national minority,
property, birth, disability, age or sexual orientation. Any reference in this notice to a person of the male sex must
be deemed also to constitute a reference to a person of the female sex.