Student intern JPI Oceans - VLIZ

The Joint Programming Initiative Healthy and Productive Seas and Oceans (JPI Oceans) is a European coordinating and integrating platform, open to all EU Member States and Associated Countries investing in marine and maritime research. The overall aim of JPI Oceans is to pool national research efforts in order to make better use of Europe's public R&D resources. In doing so, JPI Oceans aims to add value by:

•  avoiding fragmentation and unnecessary duplication
•  planning common and flexible initiatives
•  facilitating cooperation and foresighting
•  establishing efficient mechanisms for interaction and knowledge transfer between the scientific community, industry & services, and policy makers at high level to more effectively solve the grand challenges.

Currently 18 countries are participating in JPI Oceans. More information on JPI Oceans on the website: www.jpi-oceans.eu
The JPI Oceans secretariat is looking for a motivated intern in support of its activities. The person will be hired by the Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ) and seconded to the JPI Oceans secretariat in Brussels.
Key responsibilities:

•  Assist in the mapping of national research priorities and programmes in the marine and maritime field.
•  Organization of events and workshops.
•  Update the JPI Oceans website (both in terms of content as functionality)
•  Assist in communication and outreach (reports, minutes, newsletter, etc.)
•  Drafting of background documents for the JPI Oceans Management Board and Strategic Advisory Board

Requirements:

•  Enrolment at a higher education institution for an academic degree in Marine or Maritime Sciences, International Relations, European Studies, International Law, Communication or related fields.
•  Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English. Knowledge of French and other European languages is an asset.
•  Self-motivated and able to take responsibility and initiative
•  Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize information
•  Good knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
•  Interest in national and EU research policy and marine and maritime research

VLIZ and JPI Oceans offer:

•  The opportunity to work in an international organisation with a dynamic multi-cultural team
•  Be part of a dynamic, fast-paced working environment with a team of highly skilled co-workers

To apply:
Please send your cover letter and CV to willem.demoor@vliz.be before 20 August. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Conditions:

•  Please note that the internship is only open for students enrolled in a higher education institution. A contract signed by a higher education institution is necessary for the duration of the internship.
•  Starting date: as soon as possible
•  3-6 month duration
•  Reimbursement: The internship is unpaid. Public transport costs will be reimbursed.

Location: Rue du Trône 130, 1050 Brussels