Policy Experts Specialised in AI

NTU International A/S; Belgique; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU International A/S in Belgium seeks Policy Experts specialised in Artificial Intelligence to support the European Commission's AI Observatory project. You will conduct data and policy research on AI developments across sectors and help build evidence-based insights.

The role focuses on analyzing AI adoption, indicators, and EU AI policy implementation, with collaboration in an international multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional experience in data analysis and AI research.
• Experience in AI-related research, analytical assignments or policy studies.
• Strong analytical, research and report-writing skills.
• Ability to translate evidence into clear, actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and ability to work in an international, multidisciplinary team.
• Experience with EU AI policies, AI Act or AI governance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data analysis, desk research and policy research on AI developments and deployment across sectors.
• Analyze AI-related trends, opportunities and challenges and their implications for economy and society.
• Support development and monitoring of indicators to assess AI uptake and investments.
• Identify and assess AI use cases across sectors for maturity and impact.
• Prepare analytical reports, policy assessments and evidence-based recommendations.
• Engage with stakeholders to validate findings and recommendations.

Skills

Data analysis

Policy research

Analytical writing

Policy communication

EU AI policy

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

NTU International A/S is preparing a proposal for the European Commission’s “Supporting the AI Observatory” project (EC-CNECT/2026/OP/0173) and is looking for Policy Experts specialised in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support the implementation of this initiative.

The project aims to support the European Commission’s Apply AI Strategy through the establishment and operation of an AI Observatory, providing evidence-based insights into AI adoption across strategic sectors, monitoring its impact on the European economy and society, and informing future policy development.

Key Responsibilities

The selected experts will contribute to the implementation of the AI Observatory through:

• Conducting data analysis, desk research and policy research on AI developments, adoption and deployment across strategic sectors.
• Analysing AI-related trends, opportunities and challenges, including their implications for the economy, labour markets, productivity, skills and society.
• Supporting the development and monitoring of indicators to assess AI uptake, investments, skills, computing infrastructure and the broader impact of AI.
• Identifying and assessing AI use cases across relevant sectors, including their maturity, scalability, impact and potential for wider adoption.
• Preparing analytical reports, policy assessments and evidence-based recommendations to support AI adoption and the implementation of EU AI policy initiatives.
• Contributing to research on cross-cutting challenges related to AI adoption and engaging with relevant stakeholders to validate findings and recommendations.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• At least 3 years of professional experience in data analysis and research in AI, as required by the tender specifications.
• Demonstrated experience in AI-related research, analytical assignments or policy studies.
• Strong analytical, research and report-writing skills.
• Ability to interpret quantitative and qualitative evidence and translate findings into clear, actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in an international, multidisciplinary team.
• Experience related to EU AI policies, the AI Act, the Apply AI Strategy, AI governance or the assessment of AI adoption across economic sectors would be an advantage.