interface is a European think tank specializing in digital technologies, politics, and society. Our aim is to provide policymakers with expertise and ideas—free from commercial interests or party politics.

Our AI Governance program is a research initiative that explores a wide range of issues related to the public steering of AI development and deployment, including regulation, geopolitics, industrial policy, and technical aspects. Through rigorous academic research and practical policy recommendations, we aim to promote safe and responsible AI development in Europe and enhance Europe's competitiveness in the global AI arena. By offering in-depth analysis and actionable insights, we support informed decision-making across policy, industry, and academia, fostering a more competitive and inclusive AI ecosystem within the European Union.

We are currently seeking a student assistant to join our team. The position primarily focuses on industrial policy for AI, but depending on the candidate’s skills and interests, there may be opportunities to contribute to projects in other areas of AI governance. Key tasks will involve supporting a research project on competitive niches in European AI, particularly regarding foundation models and sectoral applications. The role requires a commitment of 8–12 hours per week starting in August 2025. This position offers valuable experience in the fields of AI and policy analysis.

Your tasks:

• Conduct research on related topics and prepare background reports for upcoming papers.
• Collect, wrangle, and analyze qualitative and quantitative data to support our research.
• Support in preparing, implementing, and following up on (virtual) workshops and community events.
• Contribute to writing sections of the publication based on interest and need.

• You are currently enrolled at a university or university of applied sciences (remote work possible), and will continue to be enrolled in the upcoming Winter Semester 2025/2026.

• You live and work in Germany.

• You are highly committed and a team player, yet you work independently and with precision and foresight.

• You are interested in AI and industrial policy research or related areas and are drawn to intersectional and interdisciplinary research.

• You understand and ideally have previous experience with data, i.e., data collection, data wrangling, and data analysis (qualitative and quantitative).

• You have experience in research through internships or academic work.

• You are open to working in a remote team.

• You are proficient in spoken and written English (C2 level) and have a professional level of French and German (B1 level or above).

• You get to know the methods and ways of working of an innovative, international operating think tank.

• Flexible working hours and locations.

• A staff that supports each other, shows consideration, takes a positive culture of mistakes as well as diversity and equality seriously.

• Opportunities and internal formats for lively exchange in a small, highly motivated team with lots of expertise in technology and politics.

• A salary of 754,- €/month for a 12h work week

• A monthly mobile office allowance of 20,- €/month.

• A student employment contract, which can be extended to a maximum of two years

• Support from our Diversity Officer for issues relating to gender, diversity and equality.

We welcome applications from people regardless of age, ethnic origin and nationality, gender and gender identity, physical and mental ability, religion and belief, sexual orientation and social background. We also encourage people from ethnic minorities and other groups that are underrepresented in civil society organizations to apply.

The application deadline is the 10th of June 2025. Please apply with a short cover letter, a CV and relevant certificates (without application photo, one PDF document) and your possible starting date at https://www.interface-eu.org/jobs. Selection interviews will take place after the application deadline, likely during the last two weeks of June.

If you have any questions, please contact Rosa Pelser-Strehlau at personal@interface-eu.org