Research Assistant/Researcher - Energy, Resources and Climate Change Unit

Research Assistant/Researcher - Energy, Resources and Climate Change Unit

CEPS - Centre for European Policy Studies

Brussels, Belgium

Tasks and Responsibilities

The selected candidate will:

• Contribute to the research work of the CEPS ERCC Unit;
• Write policy papers, studies, project reports and commentaries;
• Assist in the preparation of research proposals;
• Give presentations and represent CEPS at partner or consortium project meetings.

Your background and qualifications

Our ideal candidate:

• You have a Master’s degree in economics, environmental economics, sustainability, international relations or political science, etc. and have developed interest and expertise in the sustainability field;
• You have advanced knowledge of at least one of the following areas: circular economy, environmental policy, industrial decarbonisation policies, raw materials, climate policy;
• You have an excellent command of English, both oral and written;
• You have the ability to work independently but you also enjoy teamwork and are open to giving and receiving feedback;
• A PhD degree in a relevant subject, or an equivalent period of research experience, is an advantage for appointments at the Researcher level;
• You have strong work ethics and a commitment to respecting colleagues and deadlines;
• Knowledge of quantitative and data analysis methods would be an asset;
• You are kind with a deep respect for diversity, and a strong sense of empathy towards colleagues;
• You are enthusiastic to contribute not only towards the success of the ERCC unit but also the whole of CEPS as an organisation.