Policy Researcher, Digital Public Sphere (Brussels)

Interface EU; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Remote work within Belgium

Office access in Berlin for visits

Job summary

Interface EU in Brussels is seeking a Policy Researcher to contribute to the Digital Public Sphere Programme. This role focuses on strengthening the EU's digital public sphere through legal and policy analysis, with a primary emphasis on the EU KIDS Act, the Digital Services Act, the Digital Fairness Act and their interactions with other tech regulations.

You will work with teams in Brussels, Berlin and Paris to deliver evidence-based policy recommendations, engaging with policymakers and

Qualifications

• Strong grasp of legal issues and digital regulation.
• Experience translating research into policy-relevant outputs for policymakers and stakeholders.
• Ability to work on Brussels-based policy research with cross-border collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualitative and, where appropriate, quantitative research on EU platform regulation and digital policy.
• Monitor EU and national developments related to AI Act, DSA, DMA, GDPR and related legislation.
• Analyze design and business practices of online platforms and regulatory responses.
• Translate complex findings into clear messages for policymakers and civil society.
• Engage with EU institutions, national authorities, and other stakeholders through interviews, workshops and events.
• Collaborate with colleagues across interfaces to align research with advocacy and outreach.

Skills

Policy research

Legal/regulatory analysis

Qualitative methods

Quantitative methods

Policy writing

Independent work

Project coordination

Education

Public policy / Law / Economics background

Job description

Interface EU in Brussels is seeking a Policy Researcher to contribute to the Digital Public Sphere Programme. This role focuses on strengthening the EU's digital public sphere through legal and policy analysis, with a primary emphasis on the EU KIDS Act, the Digital Services Act, the Digital Fairness Act and their interactions with other tech regulations.

You will work with teams in Brussels, Berlin and Paris to deliver evidence-based policy recommendations, engaging with policymakers and