Research Assistant – Energy Transition Project CEPS - Centre for European Policy Studies

The Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS), a Brussels-based European policy research institute, has an immediate vacancy for a Research Assistant – “Energy Transition Project”.

The Research Assistant will contribute to the work of the Energy Transition Project, which is an umbrella for activities aimed at enabling the energy transition in central Europe.

Tasks will include:

• Assisting in the preparation of project meetings (workshops, roundtables, webinars etc.)
• Providing research assistance for the final deliverables of the project (policy briefs etc.)
• Contributing to other ongoing activities of the energy and climate change unit

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or equivalent professional/academic experience in economics or other European and energy related studies
• Excellent understanding of EU energy sector and EU energy and climate change policies
• Excellent English writing and presentation skills are essential
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Language skills in one or several of the Visegrad languages is an asset

Position and compensation will be adjusted according to qualifications. We offer a stimulating work environment of more than 50 colleagues of some 20 nationalities. The post could start as early as late-January 2013 and is limited to twelve months, with possibility of extension.

Candidates should send a short cover letter (max. 1 page) and a short CV (including the name and contact details of at least two referees) by e-mail to: els.vandenbroeck@ceps.eu.
Deadline: 21 January 2013.
Interviews will be held (preferably in person) in late January 2013.
Please understand that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We kindly ask applicants not to follow up applications by telephone.