ERCST (European Roundtable on Climate Change and Sustainable Transition) in Brussels is seeking a Junior Researcher / Researcher.

Responsibilities:

Research and draft background materials on the ERCST Workstreams, including Mobility, Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, Border Carbon Adjustments, etc.;
Maintain liaison with stakeholders such as policymakers, business associations, environmental NGOs, etc. in his/her area of work;
Responsibility for the ERCST communication channels, including social media.

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 details;
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;
2-5 years of professional experience;
Authorisation to live and work in Belgium.

Start date: Interviews start as applications are received. Work will start as soon as possible after a suitable candidate is found.

Compensation: Competitive, depending on the level, experience, and background of the candidate.

Workplace: ERCST offices are located in the EU quarter of Brussels, easily accessible by public transport.

If you are interested, please send your CV and a 1-page cover letter to the attention of Mr. Andrei Marcu, Executive Director, to ercst@ercst.org and mention “Junior Researcher / Researcher - first name last name” in the subject line.

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