Internship at the Centre for Interoperability (CSCI)
Applications are now open for internships at CSCI for the Fall semester 2026. CSCI is affiliated with the Department of Political Science at the University of Gothenburg.
Internship at the Centre for Interoperability (CSCI)
The Centre for Interoperability (CSCI) is part of the European research infrastructure Monitoring Electoral Democracy (MEDem). CSCI develops analytical standards that enable the comparison and integration of different types of data—such as text, survey, and contextual data—across time and countries. The aim is to establish principles, models, and tools that strengthen European electoral research and contribute to data-driven insights into the development of democracy.
Applications are now open for internships at CSCI for the Fall semester 2026.
Who can apply?
We are looking for students who:
- have an interest in public opinion and survey research
- have basic knowledge of quantitative research methods
- preferably have an interest in survey or text data
- are comfortable using, or willing to learn, new software
- can work independently and take initiative
Experience with statistical software, such as R, is required. The working language is English.
What will you do?
As an intern, you will be part of the team and work on a variety of tasks, such as:
- compiling literature reviews
- preparing reports and research materials
- visualizing and presenting results
- participating in seminars at the Department of Political Science
Internship structure
The internship runs for 20 weeks and is open to Master’s students in political science, European studies, or other social science programmes. The internship is unpaid, but it may provide academic credits within the framework of an internship course at your university.
Application
Please submit your application, including a CV and a cover letter (maximum one page), to Melina Liethmann, melina.liethmann@gu.se, no later than XX April 2026.
Interviews and admissions will be conducted on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Please include “Internship Fall 2026” in the subject line. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
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