Internship - Conceptual Modeling and Application
The IIASA Advancing Systems Analysis (ASA) Program is offering this internship for up to six months (minimum duration three months). This internship could also be done on a part-time basis.
Background
The ASA program aims to advance agile, realistic, and relevant systems-analytical tools and methods, and facilitate a shared understanding of the capabilities and limits of these tools and methods with end users. We are looking for a research intern for period of three months to six months to support our project ECOANTITRUST. The internship will be carried out at the IIASA premises in Austria (remote working outside of Austria will not be possible).
The successful candidate will support the advancement of our new conceptual framework which derives theories, models, and methodological tools from ecology and other natural sciences disciplines to facilitate regulatory insights on the complexity and dynamism of the digital economy. The conceptual framework connects the domain of ecology to the domain of the digital economy by understanding both as part of Complex Adaptive Systems (CASs). In doing so, ECOANTITRUST informs novel regulatory tools for policymakers to apply such that they can better identify and penalize anti-competitive behavior, gatekeeping, killer acquisitions, and other such behaviors by digital platforms which infringe long-term social or economic welfare.
The internship will focus on the refinement and application of the ECOANTITRUST framework on specific antitrust case studies and/or structures of digital platforms and ecosystems. Depending on the interests of the candidate there is a possibility to work with empirical data. An interest in the scientific content of the CAS theory or on the digital economy is a requirement.
tasks
The successful candidate will collaborate closely with researchers in the ASA Program in addressing the following tasks:
- Conduct review and critical analysis of the literature focusing on the economics of digital platform ecosystems and anti-trust legislation.
- Provide summaries of different literature analyses and present these summaries at the project meetings and workshops.
- Contribute to the development of concrete policy options aimed at enforcing competition in the digital economy based on the ECOANTITRUST framework.
- Support the project’s operations by assisting in organizing meetings and workshops and maintaining the contacts with partners.
qualifications and skills required
- Min. an undergraduate degree, ideally a university student in an advanced stage of their studies.
- Background in economics, law, or ecology.
- A good understanding of the current challenges and opportunities related to the platformization of national and global economies and some grasp on the regulatory landscape of the digital platform economy.
- Enthusiasm about the topic and the possibility to contribute to real-life impact via research and science diplomacy on a highly controversial policy relevant topic.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Fluent English both spoken and written
- High level of responsibility and the ability to adhere to deadlines.
appointment terms:
The selected candidate should be available to take up the internship as soon as possible in 2023. The duration of the appointment can be between three and six months (full or part-time working arrangements are negotiable). This internship will be carried out at the IIASA premises in Laxenburg, Austria with the option of working from home some of the time (rules apply).
Please note: Interns at IIASA do not qualify for moving and settlement, or other allowances.
WE OFFER:
A monthly salary based on an annual gross salary of EUR 16,305.00, which is exempt from income tax in Austria.
The advertised salary is:
- Non-negotiable
- Subject to deductions for health insurance and/or social security.
About IIASA
IIASA is committed to a working environment that promotes equality, diversity, tolerance and inclusion within its workforce. This is reflected in our IIASA core values. We encourage qualified candidates from all religious, ethnic, and social backgrounds to apply. In the case that candidates are equally qualified, preference will be given to applicants from countries where IIASA has a Member Organization.
Further Information
For further information about this opportunity/these opportunities, please contact:
Sarah Hathiari, Researcher, ASA Program.
For general information about working at IIASA, please contact:
recruitment@iiasa.ac.at
Applications
To apply for this opportunity, you will need to provide the following documents in English:
- A brief cover letter outlining your motivation for and fit to the position.
- Your Curriculum Vitae or Resume. Deadline for receipt of applications: until filled