EU Project Researcher

Genève , Switzerland
Remote

AI overview

Lead and support legal and ethical research within EU-funded projects, ensuring compliance and high-quality deliverables while collaborating with internal teams and partners.

The CyberPeace Institute

The CyberPeace 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.

Your Mission

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 Responsibilities

Your main tasks will include the following: 


1. 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


2. 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


3. 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

Your Experience, Skills & Attribute

  • 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

When Applying

  • CV in a pdf format.

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

Additional Information

  • Start date: as soon as possible

  • Contract: Swiss employment agreement

  • 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

Equal Opportunity

The CyberPeace 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.

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We will only consider applications that comply with all the required enclosures, information and application deadline. 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 CyberPeace Institute.

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