Open to EU Nationals

Al Habtoor Research Centre (AHRC) is establishing a dynamic research hub in Budapest, Hungary and invites exceptional researchers from across the European Union to join our team. We are recruiting at three levels: Senior Researcher, Researcher (Mid-Level), and Junior Researcher.

We are seeking intellectually curious, interdisciplinary thinkers with backgrounds in:

• Technology Governance
• Public Health Policy
• Future Studies
• Artificial intelligence and Emerging Technologies
• Demographics and Global Transformation
• Related interdisciplinary fields

• Demonstrate strong research and analytical skills
• Possess a solid understanding of regional and international policy dynamics
• Be committed to producing original, policy-relevant research

Senior Researcher

Required Skills and Profile

• Advanced academic qualification (Master’s minimum) in a relevant field such as international relations, political economy, technology governance, public health policy, future studies, or related interdisciplinary areas.
• Significant professional experience working on themes aligned with the Centre’s priorities, particularly artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, geopolitical economy, or the intersection of health, pandemics, demographics, and global transformation.
• Strong intellectual flexibility and openness to interdisciplinary work, with demonstrated curiosity about future-oriented scientific and technological developments.
• Proven ability to lead research initiatives, manage projects, and mentor junior researchers.
• Excellent writing, communication, and institutional representation skills.
• Must be professionally based within the European Union.

Role Scope — What They Will Do

• Lead research initiatives and contribute to shaping the Centre’s forward-looking intellectual agenda.
• Combine academic research with managerial responsibilities, including coordinating research activities, mentoring team members, supporting partnerships, and contributing to strategic planning.
• Represent the Centre in academic, institutional, and international discussions and collaborative initiatives.
• Ensure quality, coherence, and originality of research outputs while encouraging innovative thinking across teams.

Researcher (Mid-Level)

Required Skills and Profile

• Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s advantageous) in a relevant discipline, with demonstrated interdisciplinary openness.
• Professional experience engaging with topics connected to emerging technologies, geopolitical economy, future sciences, or health and demographic transformations.
• Strong analytical, writing, and conceptual thinking abilities combined with curiosity about evolving global trends.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within cross-office research teams.
• Must be professionally based within the European Union.

Role Scope — What They Will Do

• Conduct independent research while contributing to collaborative projects across the Centre’s offices.
• Develop analyses, reports, and publications addressing emerging global issues and future-oriented themes.
• Participate in idea generation, thematic development, and research discussions that shape institutional outputs.
• Support partnerships, events, and intellectual exchanges within European and international research networks.

Junior Researcher

Required Skills and Profile

• Bachelor’s degree required in fields such as political science, economics, international relations, technology studies, public health, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated academic or early professional exposure to themes aligned with the Centre’s research focus, including AI governance, geopolitics, demographic change, health transformations, or future studies.
• Strong curiosity, openness to interdisciplinary learning, and interest in emerging sciences and future global developments.
• Good writing ability, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Must be professionally based within the European Union.

Role Scope — What They Will Do

• Support research projects through literature reviews, data collection, drafting assistance, and idea development.
• Contribute to reports, events, and research activities while developing independent analytical capacity.
• Engage in exploratory research on emerging topics and assist in tracking future-oriented developments.
• Grow progressively into more independent research responsibilities within the Centre’s collaborative environment.

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Intellectually stimulating, collaborative research environment.
• Opportunities to contribute to publications, policy events, and strategic dialogues.
• Platform to shape influential research with impact across and beyond the Arab region.
• Professional development within a forward-thinking, interdisciplinary team.
• Access to European and international research networks.

Send your CV and one recent writing sample to: careers@habtoorresearch.com

Subject line: “Budapest Researcher Application – [Position Level] – [Your Name]”

(Position Level: Senior / Mid-Level / Junior)

Essential Requirement
All candidates must be professionally based within the European Union preferably in Budapest, Hungary.