Junior Researcher/Intern
Junior Researcher/Intern
ERCST - European Roundtable on Climate Change and Sustainable Transition
Brussels, Belgium
ERCST (European Roundtable on Climate Change and Sustainable Transition) in Brussels is seeking a Junior Researcher for 6-9 months starting Summer 2022, possibly extendible beyond this period as a Researcher.
Responsibilities
- Carry out research activities for ERCST’s main work streams such as the European Green Deal, the EU ETS, Border Carbon Adjustments, Just Transition.
- Research and draft background materials on the above-mentioned topics, and other topics related to climate and energy policies.
- Communication activities, including website and social media management.
- Maintain liaison with stakeholders such as policymaker, business associations, environmental NGOs, etc in his/her area of work.
- Provide support to the director of the European Roundtable on Climate Change and Sustainable Transition.
Skills and Requirements
- (Educational) background includes preference for political economy, environmental economics, or similar – a good understanding of economics is important.
- Interest in climate and energy policy and politics - existing knowledge of climate change policy and market approaches to climate change is desirable.
- Native speaker standard of English - proficiency in other languages will be considered an advantage.
- Be well-organised and able to pay attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a demanding environment, take initiative and solve problems while under pressure.
- Ability to internalise substantial amounts of (new) materials and think laterally.
- Authorisation to work in Belgium.
Don't forget to mention EuroBrussels when applying.
