Internship at the QoG Institute

Internship - General

Full-time, 20 weeks

This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain first-hand experience of academic work in an international research environment. As an intern, you will be actively involved in ongoing research projects and interact with scholars from diverse backgrounds. You will also be invited to participate in seminars, workshops, and other academic events organized by both the QoG Institute and the Department of Political Science.

An internship at the QoG Institute is particularly valuable for students considering a future academic career, but it also provides relevant skills for careers in research, policy analysis, and related fields.

What you can expect

The specific tasks will vary depending on ongoing projects, but as an intern you will have the chance to:

• Experience the day-to-day work at a leading research institute
• Take part in seminars and events hosted by the QoG Institute and the Department of Political Science
• Contribute to research through data collection, literature reviews, and research summaries
• Support administrative tasks related to academic projects

Who we are looking for

We welcome applications from highly motivated and self-driven master’s students with a strong interest in issues related to Quality of Government.

• Enrollment in a master’s program is required
• Knowledge of the statistical program R is an asset for some placements
• The working language is English

Please note that the internship is unpaid, but students will receive academic credits.

Internship at the Quality of Government Data Section

Full-time, 20 weeks

The Quality of Government (QoG) Data Section offers an internship for master’s students who want hands-on experience with data management in Stata and the opportunity to learn R and Python while working on topics related to quality of government.

About the internship

As an intern, you will take on two key roles:

1. Contributor: You will support our work by performing data wrangling tasks in Python and gaining insight into how the QoG data operations function.
2. Learner: You will develop skills in R, particularly in summarizing and presenting data in effective and accessible ways.

You will work closely with our data team while also being part of the broader QoG network and the Department of Political Science at the University of Gothenburg. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in seminars and other events organized at the department.

This internship is especially relevant for students interested in the intersection of data science and political science.

Main tasks

• Data wrangling using Python
• Preparing summaries and short analyses for publication on our social media channels
• Creating reports in R using R Markdown
• (Optional, for 20-week internships or with prior R proficiency) Developing Shiny dashboards

Who we are looking for

We welcome applications from students who are:

• Currently enrolled in a master’s program
• Highly motivated and self-driven
• Interested in Quality of Government as a research field
• Familiar with Python (basic knowledge required)
• Willing to learn R (no prior knowledge required)

The working language is English. The internship is unpaid, but students will receive academic credits.