As a professor of practice, Mendeltje analyzes the impact of EU policies on regions, municipalities, agencies, SMEs, and national governments. As Jean Monnet Chair 'EU Act Digital,' Mendeltje's focus is on the impact of EU digital policy.

dr. Mendeltje van Keulen 

Your learning workplace (LAP) consists of a combination of tasks in communication, organisation, and research. You’ll support our team with:

Managing and developing our social media channels (Instagram, LinkedIn) and website.

Designing communication materials (flyers, posters, documents) using Canva or Adobe.

Assisting with the organisation of events, lectures, and workshops.

Practice-oriented research in collaboration with external partners (e.g. the Municipality of The Hague):

Contributing to knowledge projects, such as strengthening the Municipality of The Hague as an EU-aware organisation and developing a regional EU expertise network.

Supporting research activities: surveys, quick scans, literature reviews, and conducting and transcribing interviews.

Ample opportunity to align assignments with your own interests, for example by (co-)writing a research project, dissertation, or advisory report.

Assisting with drafting funding applications for future research projects.

A versatile and educational placement of 32 hours per week for 40 weeks, starting in September 2025. A placement period of 20 or 60 weeks can be discussed.

A committed and friendly team, providing opportunities to expand your professional network.

Plenty of scope for initiative, ideas, and personal development.

A third- or fourth-year student with an interest in (European) politics, policy, and communication.

You are creative, proactive, independent, and eager to learn.

You are confident using Canva, Adobe, Office 365, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

Experience with conducting interviews is a plus, as is an affinity for project-based work or consultancy.

Does this sound like your ideal learning workplace? Then send your CV, a short motivation letter (max. 1 A4), and your possible start date as soon as possible to 

. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so don’t wait too long!

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(DUTCH SPEAKING ONLY) Are you looking for a learning workplace (LAP) where you can combine communication, research, and hands-on experience with European dossiers and projects? Would you like to create engaging social media content one day and contribute to practice-oriented research on European affairs the next — for clients such as the Municipality of The Hague? Then we are looking for you!

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