This is a six-month, non-renewable, Brussels-based, full-time position for candidates with academic credentials, expertise, and interest in the field of EU-South East Asia relations in particular, from the angle of diversification of supply chains and enhancing Europe’s resilience.

Projected start date is September 2025.

Key responsibilities

• Develop at least one major research project addressing issues in the field of EU-South East Asia relations 
• Assist in strengthening the Centre’s network of experts (scholars, analysts, policymakers) and contributing to its outreach towards the academic and policy community
• Assist in the planning of future research projects in the field of EU-South East Asia relations
•  Assisting in the management and organisation of the joint activities together with the Member Foundation 

Candidate requirements

• University degree in political science, social sciences, law, economics or related disciplines, preferably a PhD
• Proved interest and expertise in the field of EU-South East Asia relations 
• Excellent knowledge in English, with proven writing skills; knowledge of additional languages is welcome
• Excellent analytical as well as organisational skills
• Good knowledge of European and international politics and familiarity with the history and the tradition of the Christian Democrat, Conservative and like-minded political parties of the EPP family
• Committed and flexible team player, able to work in a multi-national environment
• Preference will be given to the applicants familiar with the Martens Centre Research activities, jointly organised with its member foundations

Application procedure:

Interested applicants should forward the following documents till 25 May 2025, by email to jobs@martenscentre.eu:

• a detailed CV
• a one-pager research proposal, explaining the topic they would like to research during the fellowship and why do they think it is relevant to the Martens Centre research priorities

When applying, mention in the subject line Visiting Fellow – EU-South East Asia relations.