EU Project Researcher

The Cyber Peace Institute protects the most vulnerable in cyberspace. We deliver cybersecurity assistance and hold all actors accountable for ensuring peace in cyberspace by exposing the human harm caused by cyberattacks and disinformation. We advocate against the unacceptable use of artificial intelligence to threaten international peace and security, while promoting the responsible development and use of AI.

We are currently looking for a motivated and detail-oriented EU Project Researcher to join our team and contribute to the implementation and reporting of our EU-funded projects.

The EU Project Researcher will lead and support legal and ethical research activities within EU-funded projects, with a strong focus on the preparation of high-quality reports, studies, and other formal project deliverables required under EU grant agreements.

The role combines research, structured drafting, coordination, and close collaboration with internal teams and consortium partners to ensure timely, coherent, and compliant project outputs.

Your main tasks will include the following:

• Legal and Ethical Analysis
  • Conduct legal and regulatory research related to EU and EU MS national frameworks relevant to project topics
  • Identify and assess ethical considerations, including data protection and fundamental rights issues
  • Support compliance with EU ethics and legal requirements
  • Contribute to risk identification and mitigation related to legal and ethical aspects
• Reports and Project Deliverables
  • Draft, edit, and finalize project deliverables (reports, studies, policy briefs, guidelines, and recommendations)
  • Ensure deliverables meet European Commission standards, formatting requirements, and deadlines
  • Coordinate and consolidate partner contributions into coherent final documents
  • Contribute to periodic and final technical reports for EU funders
• Team Collaboration and Coordination
  • Work closely with internal project managers, researchers, and administrative staff to ensure alignment across activities
  • Participate in internal meetings, briefings, and planning sessions
  • Contribute to internal reporting and progress updates
  • Liaise with consortium partners to gather inputs and ensure consistency across work packages

Degree in Law, European Studies, Public Policy, International Relations, or related field

Proficiency in drafting analytical reports and deliverables in EU-funded projects

Knowledge of EU institutional and legal frameworks

Ideally, relevant experience within an NGO or international organization

Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with strong attention to detail

Proficient in English (C1 or above)

Strong communication, team and interpersonal skills

Swiss or EU citizenship, or existing work permit in Switzerland

A CV in a pdf format.

A cover letter describing your motivation and salary expectations, in a pdf format.

• Start date:
  
  as soon as possible
• Duration: 1-year contract or more
• Working rate: part-time or full-time
• Location:
  
  Geneva preferred. Remote and/or hybrid options available within Switzerland or neighboring countries

The Cyber Peace Institute is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Please read carefully:
We will only consider applications that comply with all the required enclosures, information and Final date to receive applications. As much as we would like to respond to all applicants, we can only guarantee responding to candidates selected for the interview process. Thank you for your understanding.

We look forward to receiving your application
and thank you for your interest in the Cyber Peace Institute.