In short, we see ourselves as lobbyists for future generations. This role can be filled remotely, preferably CET or adjacent timezone.
Your analysis focuses on how to utilize existing EU institutions and mechanisms to accelerate innovation for our shortlisted technologies.
The Foresight Program leads ICFG’s efforts to anticipate the societal implications of emerging technologies, equipping policymakers with tools to navigate an uncertain future. You’ll work with us on our initiative Innovating to Protect Europe’s Future to safeguard the future of humanity by risk-mitigation through technological innovation and investment.
Innovating to Protect Europe’s Future seeks to identify 10–20 emerging technologies that meet three critical criteria:
(1) they are well-suited to protect future generations from threats such as climate change, war, pandemics, and rogue AI
(2) they are rapidly emerging
(3) the EU is positioned to lead in their development by acting decisively now
The program combines rigorous research and stakeholder engagement to provide actionable insights for European policymakers.
As part of this program, we are hiring a (Senior) Public Management Analyst to tackle critical questions around how to utilize existing EU institutions and mechanisms to accelerate innovation for our shortlisted technologies. This includes a description of what levers are available to the European Commission, and an assessment of Europe’s capacity to lead in emerging technologies, drawing on case-studies of successful and unsuccessful innovation policy efforts in Europe and beyond.
Specifically, what is the best way to ensure our recommendations deliver insights and impact to the right hands and minds in the EU?
We expect the role to further explore:
The current landscape of economic drivers for innovation within Europe.
What works and what doesn’t in fostering emerging technologies from a EU policymaker perspective.
Strategic ways to reshape how European institutions can bolster technology sectors.
What actors have sway in EU innovation policy
Prior knowledge of this is a significant plus, and a network in this area could help you stand out.
This role is flexible and could for example be shaped as:
A part-time, 2–3-month engagement for a senior professional, or
A full-time, up to 4-month engagement for an early/mid-career professional.
How you will make an impact:
Use your familiarity with EU institutions in the innovation- and -security space to develop strategic recommendations for how the EU can become a global leader in the technologies on our shortlist
Additionally, you will
- Collaborate with our core team and research collaborators to ensure that our research is anchored in the best available expertise within our extended network
- Contribute to outreach and engagement efforts to share findings with key decision makers within the EU
What you will need to succeed in this role:
- Relevant experience: Demonstrated expertise in public management, innovation policy, or technology governance, with knowledge of EU institutions and processes for innovation & technology development.
- Ownership: Takes strong ownership of driving results and understands the context in which they provide impact.
- Autonomy: We work tightly within the team, and rely on everyone to drive progress individually.
- Analytical & communication skills: Capable of synthesizing complex findings into actionable insights, both within the team and for a broader audience.
- Language: Fluency in English is required.
Gross salary range €5,000-€9,5000 monthly (Depending on experience and work situation)