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WEST AFRICA CIVIL SOCIETY INSTITUTE (WACSI) 2025 INTERNSHIP.

Application Deadline: October 26, 2025.

LOCATION: Nigeria

The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) is a regional non-governmental organisation dedicated to enhancing the capacities of civil society organisations in West Africa toward greater sustainability and operational and development effectiveness.  WACSI is therefore looking for an intern interested in enhancing his/her civic consciousness and developing his/her professional capacity. The intern will be embedded in WACSI’s core areas of work and will be responsible for providing the necessary support in the planning and implementation of the Institute’s activities in WACSI Node Nigeria.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants must have a minimum of a first degree in international affairs, political science, public policy, law, development studies, or related fields. Applicants should also show an interest in civil society and nonprofit organization management.

Responsibilities:

Conduct desktop research on policy and legislative issues

Assist in gathering information and writing reports for policy meetings 

Assist in policy meetings and workshop preparation 

Assist in the development of policy advocacy training tool

Support other administrative tasks

Preference will be given to applicants with a high proficiency in English.

The successful intern will spend a substantial part of her/his internship at the WACSI office in Abuja, Nigeria.

The deadline for application is October 26, 2025.

BENEFIT:

The institute will support interns with a monthly stipend

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UNIVERSITY OF LUXEMBOURG – 4 PHD POSITIONS IN MATHEMATICS

LOCATION: Luxembourg

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

4 PhD positions, co-financed by a grant from the Luxembourg National Research Fund. Research areas of the program and the PhD advisors currently recruiting:

Computational number theory and cryptographic applications

Jean-Sébastien Coron (DCS)

Modelling and computational experiments in geometry

Karin Melnick (DMATH)

Jean-Marc Schlenker (DMATH)

Algebraic geometry, representation theory and logic

Karin Melnick (DMATH) and Pieter Belmans (Utrecht University)

The successful candidates will be expected to conduct research under the guidance of professors (names and areas of expertise listed above), with the aim of obtaining a PhD in mathematics. They will also be expected to contribute to the department’s many activities, including seminars, teaching, outreach and various other research related events.

ELIGIBILITY:

Your profile:

Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in mathematics or mathematical aspects of Computer science, with very good results. (The degree must be obtained before the beginning of the contract but you can apply before)

Good command of written and spoken English

Strong dedication to doing mathematics at a research level

Interest in using computational methods for mathematical investigations. Some familiarity with programming will be considered a plus

In return you will get:

Being member of an active and dynamic Department of Mathematics, and participating in its many scientific activities

Funding for travel to conference, summer or winter schools, and other scientific events outside Luxembourg

How to apply:

Applications should include:

Letter of motivation

A ranked list of up to three PhD advisors from the above list (with motivations for the choices)

Full CV

Transcript of academic records and copies of diploma

Names of at least two references who are willing to write a letter of recommendation on the candidate’s behalf (they may be contacted by us)

Any other relevant documents

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg promotes an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to upholding equality and respect for our employees and students.

BENEFIT:

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 36 Months with a possible extension for another 12 months

Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week

Location: Campus Belval

Internal Title: Doctoral Researcher

Job Reference: UOL06572

The yearly gross salary for every PhD candidate at the UL is EUR 40952 (full time).

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