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I'm Arda Yeşildağ, a Political Science graduate student at Central European University with a strong background in academic research, writing, and project coordination. I have worked on multiple research projects in political science and international relations, with experience in data collection, coding, literature review, and qualitative and quantitative analysis. Alongside my research work, I have editorial and writing experience as a former Deputy Editor, Editor-in-Chief, and writer, publishing on literature, cinema, poetry, and philosophy. I am currently a Director at the CEU Student Think Tank, where I work on partnerships with NGOs on project development, and research-based outputs. Other than my professional endeavors; I write, shoot movies, and write songs.…I'm Arda Yeşildağ, a Political Science graduate student at Central European University with a strong background in academic research, writing, and project coordination. I have worked on multiple research projects in political science and international relations, with experience in data collection, coding, literature review, and qualitative and quantitative analysis. Alongside my research work, I have editorial and writing experience as a former Deputy Editor, Editor-in-Chief, and writer, publishing on literature, cinema, poetry, and philosophy. I am currently a Director at the CEU Student Think Tank, where I work on partnerships with NGOs on project development, and research-based outputs. Other than my professional endeavors; I write, shoot movies, and write songs.

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I'm Arda Yeşildağ, a Political Science graduate student at Central European University with a strong background in academic research, writing, and project coordination. I have worked on multiple research projects in political science and international relations, with experience in data collection, coding, literature review, and qualitative and quantitative analysis. Alongside my research work, I have editorial and writing experience as a former Deputy Editor, Editor-in-Chief, and writer, publishing on literature, cinema, poetry, and philosophy. I am currently a Director at the CEU Student Think Tank, where I work on partnerships with NGOs on project development, and research-based outputs. Other than my professional endeavors; I write, shoot movies, and write songs.…I'm Arda Yeşildağ, a Political Science graduate student at Central European University with a strong background in academic research, writing, and project coordination. I have worked on multiple research projects in political science and international relations, with experience in data collection, coding, literature review, and qualitative and quantitative analysis. Alongside my research work, I have editorial and writing experience as a former Deputy Editor, Editor-in-Chief, and writer, publishing on literature, cinema, poetry, and philosophy. I am currently a Director at the CEU Student Think Tank, where I work on partnerships with NGOs on project development, and research-based outputs. Other than my professional endeavors; I write, shoot movies, and write songs.

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I’m Arda Yeşildağ, a Political Science graduate student at Central European University with a strong background in academic research, writing, and project coordination. I have worked on multiple research projects in political science and international relations, with experience in data collection, coding, literature review, and qualitative and quantitative analysis. Alongside my research work, I have editorial and writing experience as a former Deputy Editor, Editor-in-Chief, and writer, publishing on literature, cinema, poetry, and philosophy. I am currently a Director at the CEU Student Think Tank, where I work on partnerships with NGOs on project development, and research-based outputs. Other than my professional endeavors; I write, shoot movies, and write songs.

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Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Turkish

Fluent

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Undergraduate Research Assistant at Boğaziçi University

May 1, 2022 - July 31, 2022

Collected and coded qualitative and quantitative data on driving factors of the outcomes of environmental social movements; contributed to project led by Assoc. Prof. Zeynep Kadirbeyoğlu and Beyza Sarıkoç.

Undergraduate Research Assistant at Boğaziçi University

June 1, 2022 - October 31, 2022

Literature review on knowledge in legal procedures from feminist, Marxist and post-colonial perspectives; project led by Assist. Prof. Fleur van Leuween.

Undergraduate Research Assistant at Boğaziçi University

July 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023

Data collection, data coding, and literature review for Grace Park’s research on territorial dispute resolution mechanisms in international politics.

Undergraduate Research Assistant at Boğaziçi University

July 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023

Data collection, qualitative data coding and literature review regarding the implementation of the priority policy of the European Court of Human Rights.

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant at Boğaziçi University

July 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023

Teaching Assistant in Grace Park’s graduate course on International Politics; assisted in the conduct of the course and in the necessary bureaucratic processes.

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant at Boğaziçi University

September 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025

Teaching Assistant in Volkan Çıdam's undergraduate political philosophy course on History of Political Thought; delivered lectures analyzing key philosophical texts with 30+ students.

Director at Central European University Student Think Tank

February 1, 2025 - Present

Building and maintaining partnerships with NGOs, policy institutes, and community organizations. Negotiating cooperation terms and aligning project goals with partner needs. Ensuring funding and managing resources. Recruiting students from diverse disciplines for research projects. Monitoring project implementation, tracking milestones, and ensuring timely delivery. Producing and presenting research outputs, policy briefs, and event deliverables.

Translator at Istanbul Publishing Fellowship

February 1, 2025 - Present

Consecutive translation for an international body of publishers; Coordinated business meetings and business deals between publishing companies.

Deputy Editor / Editor-in-Chief / Writer at Arsız Sanat

April 1, 2017 - June 30, 2019

Acted as the Deputy Editor and Cinema Section Editor-in-Chief; Coordinated people and oversaw publishing activities; Wrote on literature, cinema, poetry, and philosophy.