Recruitment: Research Assistant
2026/3/3
The Mission of Japan to the EU is looking for a Research Assistant to join the Press and Public Diplomacy Section. The starting date for the position is expected to be from mid-April 2026.
1) Main Duties:
(1) 2,500€～3,000€ gross per month depending on experience (possibility of increase)
(2) Overtime (in accordance with Belgian legislation)
(3) Year-end bonus
(4) Assistance with transport costs
5) Working hours:
(1) Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 17:30
(2) Full time (in accordance with Belgian legislation) 35h/week
6) Place of work:
At the office of the Mission of Japan (in Brussels)
7) Employment contract:
At the end of the fixed-term employment period, a transition to a permanent contract will be discussed depending on the evaluation of the service.
8) Application Process:
Please email your CV and cover letter (one page) with subject line in the format “Research Assistant_Last Name” to: info@eu.mofa.go.jp
Application deadline: 15th March 2026.
Starting date: An ideal starting date will be mid-April.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The recruitment process will close as soon as a suitable candidate is found.
1) Main Duties:
- Monitoring and compiling daily news updates on key policy developments in the EU relevant to the Mission.
- Drafting social media content and monitoring (mainly X).
- Maintaining up-to-date contact lists in the context of PR and press work.
- Drafting speeches, letters and correspondence in English for the Mission.
- Proofreading of official correspondence.
- Carrying out research tasks on various topics.
- Compiling clear, concise and informative reports on meetings and events in Brussels – e.g. think tank events, conferences, press briefings etc.
- Updating the Mission’s official website as instructed.
- Overall support to the Press and Public Diplomacy Section e.g. conducting general administrative tasks, writing/sending letters and emails, drafting lists of participants and contacts with Excel etc.
- Carrying out other general administrative tasks as requested.
- Assisting Mission’s events including in planning.
- Work experience with a demonstrated ability and interest in communications, research, analysis, and documentation.
- Experience of managing a website and X account.
- Native level of English.
- A sound knowledge of the functioning of the European institutions and the decision-making process at the EU level would be an asset.
- Excellent drafting and editing skills with a strong attention to detail.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and Teams.
- Ability to legally work in the EU
(1) 2,500€～3,000€ gross per month depending on experience (possibility of increase)
(2) Overtime (in accordance with Belgian legislation)
(3) Year-end bonus
(4) Assistance with transport costs
5) Working hours:
(1) Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 17:30
(2) Full time (in accordance with Belgian legislation) 35h/week
6) Place of work:
At the office of the Mission of Japan (in Brussels)
7) Employment contract:
At the end of the fixed-term employment period, a transition to a permanent contract will be discussed depending on the evaluation of the service.
8) Application Process:
Please email your CV and cover letter (one page) with subject line in the format “Research Assistant_Last Name” to: info@eu.mofa.go.jp
Application deadline: 15th March 2026.
Starting date: An ideal starting date will be mid-April.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The recruitment process will close as soon as a suitable candidate is found.