Job description

Temporary Research Project Officer (AI & Productivity)

Location: Dublin South
Contract duration: 11 months Fixed Term Contract

About the Role

Orange Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a leading public sector research organisation for a Temporary Research Project Officer to support a major pilot project on productivity, employment, and wages in the age of artificial intelligence (AI).

This role provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-impact policy research at European level. The position supports project delivery, procurement preparation, research coordination and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day coordination of a multi-work-package research project, including literature reviews, survey preparation and case study design.

• Support preparation of procurement documentation and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

• Coordinate with contractors and research partners; organise project meetings and follow-up activities.

• Review and assess contractor deliverables for quality and accuracy.

• Conduct literature reviews and background research using quantitative and/or qualitative methods.

• Contribute to drafting reports, briefings, analytical summaries and project documentation.

• Work both independently and collaboratively within a research team.

Required Qualifications

• University degree in economics, sociology, political science, law, business studies, statistics, or a related field.

Experience Required

• At least 2 years’ relevant experience in applied research and/or policy in areas such as:

  • AI policy and regulation

  • Comparative survey research

  • Labour market analysis or working conditions

  • Productivity measurement

• Experience in project management or supporting project coordination, ideally in applied policy research.

• Demonstrated professional writing skills in English.

  • Applicants will be asked to provide a short writing sample (up to 5 pages).

Key Skills

• Strong skills in organising and administering research projects.

• Ability to conduct and synthesise literature reviews.

• Competence in drafting research outputs and progress reports.

• Ability to use digital and AI-based tools to support research and drafting.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to adapt messages to different audiences.

Desirable Knowledge

• Familiarity with research on the impacts of AI on employment, productivity, and economic outcomes.

• Understanding of the EU’s digitalisation and AI policy agenda.

• Knowledge of survey methodology.

• Experience with labour market research or company-level practices.