OECD Research Internship in Employment, Labour and Social Affairs
The OECD Directorate for Employment, Labour and Social Affairs offers a research internship in Paris for qualified graduate students in economics or applied social sciences. Interns work alongside economists on projects examining labour markets, employment, and worker preferences.
Overview
The OECD Directorate for Employment, Labour and Social Affairs (ELS) is offering a research-oriented internship within the Jobs and Income Division at OECD headquarters in Paris, France. The role provides an opportunity to work alongside economists on research examining labour shortages, workers' preferences, and other comparative labour market topics.
The successful candidate will contribute to a new research project examining persistent labour shortages in certain occupations and sectors using an original survey incorporating a discrete choice experiment. Responsibilities may include developing and testing the survey, working with survey companies, and analyzing collected data using quantitative and econometric methods. The internship has a minimum duration of four months, with extensions up to six months, and is expected to begin in mid- to late October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Eligibility
- Must be a national of an OECD member country.
- Must be enrolled in a full-time graduate degree programme (such as a PhD or final-year Master's programme) in economics or a closely related field throughout the entire internship.
- Must be available for at least four months.
- Must have an excellent command of English and strong writing, drafting, and communication skills.
- Must possess solid quantitative research abilities and familiarity with statistical or econometric software such as Stata, R, or Python.
- Knowledge of German is considered a strong advantage.
Benefits
- Gain practical experience in an international policy and research environment.
- Receive a monthly allowance of EUR 1,000 to contribute toward living expenses in Paris.
- Opportunity to participate in OECD seminars, discussions with experts, and international presentations.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae (specifying their nationality), a recent sole-authored piece of empirical work written in English as a writing sample, and a concise cover letter explaining their interest and suitability. Applications should be submitted through the official application channel.
Deadline
Applications must be submitted by Friday, 4 September 2026.