About EPG 

The Energy Policy Group (EPG) is a Bucharest-based non-profit, independent think-tank specialising in energy and climate policy, market analytics and decarbonisation strategy, grounded in 2014. EPG is committed to promoting long-term decarbonisation policies and actions across all economic sectors. Through publications and public events, EPG disseminates knowledge about the green transition and provides well-documented input to stakeholders and decision-makers. Its publications are freely available as research reports, opinion papers, and policy briefs. EPG’s conferences, roundtables and workshops provide a platform for informed discussion and expert analysis. EPG’s funding comes mainly from research grants, but also from sponsorships and membership fees. 

About the position 

The new research position will support the research activities of the Buildings Department within the Clean Economy program, one of our two main research programs. The selected candidate will join our team of researchers and is expected to contribute to our research outputs as well as to the broader strategic thinking of EPG and especially to projects on energy efficiency in buildings and embedded carbon in buildings.  

The position is offered for a one-year fixed-term contract, with possibility of extension to an indefinite-term contract. The level of the position will be decided based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. EPG welcomes applications from a diversity of backgrounds irrespective of age, gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or disability. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Managing research activities and leading research efforts in the field of buildings decarbonisation policies; 
• Producing analysis in support of our research outputs and strategic thinking;  

• Participating in international research teams as part of our research grants; 
• Monitoring key trends and policy developments at national and EU levels concerning buildings decarbonisation; 
• Actively participate in the design and organisation of events, deliver presentations and engage with key stakeholders; 
• Building a broad and relevant network of key stakeholders; 
• Writing op-eds and commentaries; 

• Assisting the application process for new research proposals; 
• Supporting our overall activity at the office, including supporting applications for funding for their area of research and, where necessary, review EPG publications related to their work area. 

Background and experience: 

• Undergraduate degree in relevant discipline, such as architecture, engineering, economics, political or environmental sciences or equivalent with a focus on energy performance of buildings; 

• Minimum 2 years of work experience in the energy sector and/or climate policy (Researcher) or 5 years (Senior Researcher) is required; 
• Demonstrable knowledge of the issue of energy efficiency in buildings, embodied emissions, the EED and EPBD, as well as energy and climate policies at large both at EU and national level; a good understanding of the Romanian buildings sector represents an advantage; 
• Ability for critical thinking, summarising complex research, drafting reports, and communicating effectively in writing; 
• Demonstrable presentation skills; 
• Ability to work in a diverse team of experts; 

• Track record of stakeholder engagement and access to a network of relevant experts; 
• Previous involvement in the organisation of workshops and events, including experience with moderating roundtables and workshops; 
• Experience in international research grants is an advantage; 
• Excellent command of English and Romanian, both orally and in writing. 

Personal profile: 

• You are dedicated and committed to conducting research and formulating policy solutions for the decarbonisation of the Romanian and EU economy;  
• You understand the need for reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and are passionate about contributing to climate change mitigation efforts; 
• You are intellectually curious and able to engage in multidisciplinary research; 
• You have great analytical abilities, you can deal with complex information, and can communicate in a concise, yet nuanced manner; 
• You are willing to participate in the dissemination of EPG’s work;  

• You are a team-player, but also capable of organising your own work. 

What EPG offers: 

• Full-time employment for a fixed one-year contract, with possibility of further extension to an indefinite-term contract; 
• A flexible work environment which can accommodate remote working; 
• Opportunity to progress in your career path and gain valuable knowledge and insights on energy and climate policy; 

• EPG also encourages the participation of its employees in training and education programmes in relevant areas; 

• Salary range (net salary): €1450-1950 (Senior Researcher), €1050-1450 (Researcher), based on relevant experience. 

How to apply: 

The deadline for applications is September 17, 2023. Interviews will be conducted before the end of September. The successful candidate is expected to start as soon as possible. Complete applications in English should be emailed to office@epg-thinktank.org, mentioning the position you are applying for (Research Assistant or Senior Researcher) and your name. The email should contain a single pdf file with:  

• A CV maximum of 2 pages; 
• A cover letter of maximum one page outlining your interest and motivation for applying; 
• A list of maximum one page with your personal publications. 

Incomplete application will not be considered. You must have the right to work in the EU.  

Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to provide a written sample in English of no more than 20 pages.  

Unfortunately, we will not be able to reply to every candidate. If you have not received a reply within two weeks of the application deadline, you should consider you application unsuccessful. 

If you are in need of further details regarding this position, please contact Denisa Diaconu, EPG Senior Researcher at: denisa.diaconu@epg-thinktank.org

About Energy Policy Group 

The Energy Policy Group (EPG) is a Bucharest-based non-profit, independent think-tank specialising in energy and climate policy, market analytics and decarbonisation strategies. Founded in 2014, EPG promotes decarbonisation measures and policies to achieve long-term emissions reductions across all economic sectors. By conducting research and stakeholder engagement, EPG supports decision-making and disseminates knowledge on the transition to climate neutrality, including through public conferences, roundtables, and workshops. The organisation’s publications range from in-depth reports to policy briefs and opinion pieces and are freely available to the public. EPG’s funding comes mainly from research grants. 

Researcher/Senior Researcher 

This position is part of the Clean Economy programme, one of EPG’s two research programmes. The Clean Economy programme covers a range of ongoing projects, including on industrial decarbonisation, carbon capture and storage, energy efficiency in buildings, and climate governance. EPG’s wider research activity includes renewable energy and new energy vectors, covered by the Energy Systems programme. 

The selected candidate will focus on industrial decarbonisation research within the Clean Economy programme, a rapidly expanding area of interest in Romania and the EU. The candidate will join our team of researchers within the Clean Economy programme and is expected to contribute to our research as well as to the broader strategic thinking of EPG and in particular to the work on industrial decarbonisation and green public procurement for steel and cement. In particular, the selected candidate will conduct research on lead market creation for green industrial products, and product standards for cement, steel and chemicals, among other areas of research. 

The position is offered for a one-year fixed-term contract, with possibility of extension to an indefinite-term contract. The level of the position will be decided based on the qualifications of the successful candidate.  

EPG welcomes applications from a diversity of backgrounds irrespective of age, gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or disability. 

Tasks 

As a Researcher/Senior Researcher in industrial decarbonisation, your main tasks would be: 

• Managing research activities in the field of industrial decarbonisation, with a particular focus on steel, cement, and chemicals 
• Conducting analysis on specific projects in the field of industrial decarbonisation, with a particular focus on steel, cement, and chemicals, and on lead market creation, green public procurement, and product standards 
• Monitoring key policy developments at national and EU levels, with a focus on industrial policy 
• Actively participating in stakeholder engagement, including organising events and delivering presentations 

• Actively participating in the consortia of our international projects (if relevant) 
• Building a broad and relevant network of key stakeholders from industry, authorities, and civil society 
• Writing op-eds and commentaries based on research findings 
• Assisting in applications for new projects or funding 
• Supporting EPG’s overall activity at the office, including reviewing draft publications related to their work area 

Relevant background and experience 

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate the following relevant background and experience: 

• Undergraduate degree in public policy or economics, or engineering or other relevant technical degree.  
• Postgraduate qualification in a field related to industrial, climate or energy policy, economics, or engineering.  
• Minimum 2 years of work experience in the energy sector and/or climate policy (Researcher) or 5 years (Senior Researcher).  

• Demonstrable knowledge of the issue of industrial emissions, the EU Emissions Trading System, and national- and EU-level energy and climate policies. A good understanding of the Romanian industry represents an advantage. 
• Critical thinking and strong analytical capabilities. 
• Ability to summarise complex research and communicate effectively to both expert and lay audiences. 
• Demonstrable presentation skills. 
• Ability to work in a diverse team of experts. 

• Experience in organising events, including moderation of discussions or debates. 
• A good track record of stakeholder engagement and access to a network of relevant experts is considered an advantage. 
• Experience in international research grants is an advantage. 
• Excellent command of English and Romanian, both orally and in writing.  

Personal profile 

EPG is a dynamic organisation with significant activity in Romania and internationally, and we look for dedicated, committed colleagues to help us in our mission to decarbonise Romania’s economy and achieve long-term climate goals at national and EU level. We would be delighted to hear from you if you: 

• Are dedicated to supporting the decarbonisation of the Romanian and EU economy. 
• Understand and appreciate the central role of policy in reaching climate targets. 
• Are intellectually curious and able to engage in multidisciplinary research. 

• Have great analytical capabilities and are confident in working with complex information. 
• Can communicate in a concise, yet nuanced manner. 
• Are willing to participate in the dissemination of EPG’s work. 
• Are proactive and keen to share your own ideas for EPG’s future work.  
• Work well in a team, but are also capable of organising your own work. 

What EPG offers 

For this position, we are offering full-time employment for a fixed one-year contract, with possibility of further extension to an indefinite-term contract, including 23 days of legal holiday entitlement and a flexible work environment which can accommodate remote working. At EPG, you will have the opportunity to progress in your career and gain valuable knowledge and insights on energy and climate policy. EPG also encourages the participation of its employees in training and education programmes in relevant areas. 

Salary range (net salary): €1450-1950 (Senior Researcher), €1050-1450 (Researcher), based on relevant experience. 

How to apply 

The deadline for applications is  August 27^th 2023 EOD. Interviews will be conducted in the first half of September. Successful candidates are expected to start as soon as possible (preferably late September/early October). Complete applications in English should be emailed to office@epg-thinktank.org, mentioning the position you are applying for (Researcher or Senior Researcher Industry) and your name. The email should contain a single pdf file with: 

• A CV maximum of 2 pages 
• A cover letter of maximum one page outlining your interest and motivation for applying 
• A list of maximum one page with your personal publications 

Incomplete application will not be considered. You must have the right to work in the EU. 

Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to provide a written sample in English of no more than 20 pages. 

Unfortunately, we will not be able to reply to every candidate. If you have not received a reply within two weeks of the application deadline, you should consider you application unsuccessful. 

If you are in need of further details regarding this position, please contact Luciana Miu, EPG Head of Clean Economy: luciana.miu@epg-thinktank.org

About Energy Policy Group 

The Energy Policy Group (EPG) is a Bucharest-based non-profit, independent think-tank specialising in energy and climate policy, market analytics and decarbonisation strategy, grounded in 2014. EPG is committed to promoting long-term decarbonisation policies and actions across all economic sectors. Through publications and public events, EPG disseminates knowledge about the green transition and provides well-documented input to stakeholders and decision-makers. Its publications are freely available as research reports, opinion papers, and policy briefs. EPG’s conferences, roundtables and workshops provide a platform for informed discussion and expert analysis. EPG’s funding comes mainly from research grants, but also from sponsorships and membership fees. 

The new research position will support the Energy Systems Programme, one of our two main research programs. EPG has a range of ongoing projects, including renewable energy, industrial transition, climate technologies, carbon pricing and social acceptability of climate policies. The Energy Systems Programme is currently focused on advancing the decarbonisation of the energy mix, electricity market design, RES roll out and energy infrastructure to transition to climate neutrality.  

The selected candidate will join our team of researchers. The candidate is expected to contribute to our research outputs, as well as to the broader strategic thinking of EPG and in particular our work on the energy transition. 

The position is offered for a one-year fixed-term contract, with possibility of extension to an indefinite-term contract. The level of the position will be decided based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. EPG welcomes applications from a diversity of backgrounds irrespective of age, gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or disability. 

Tasks 

• Managing research activities and leading research efforts in the field of climate and energy and energy systems, with a particular focus on the energy mix, RES roll out and the use of Hydrogen.  
• Producing analysis in support of our research outputs and strategic thinking 
• Participating in international research teams as part of our research grants 
• Monitoring key policy developments at national and EU levels 

• Actively participate in the design and organisation of events, deliver presentations and engage with key stakeholders 
• Building a broad and relevant network of key stakeholders 
• Writing op-eds and commentaries 
• Assisting the application process for new research proposals 
• Supporting our overall activity at the office, including supporting applications for funding for their area of research and, where necessary, review EPG publications related to their work area 

Background and experience 

• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering (represents an advantage) or public policy/economics.  
• Postgraduate qualification in a field related to engineering (represents an advantage), energy & climate policy or economics  
• Minimum 2 years of work experience in the energy sector and/or climate policy (Researcher) or 5 years (Senior Researcher) is required. 
• Demonstrable knowledge of the issue of energy systems/infrastructure and climate policies both at EU and national level, the EU ETS, as well as a high-level understanding of the energy regulatory framework. A good understanding of the Romanian energy system represents an advantage. 
• Ability for critical thinking, summarising complex research, drafting reports, and communicating effectively in writing. 

• Demonstrable presentation skills. 
• Ability to work in a diverse team of experts. 
• Track record of stakeholder engagement and access to a network of relevant experts  
• Previous involvement in the organisation of workshops and events, including experience with moderating roundtables and workshops. 
• Experience in international research grants is an advantage. 

• Excellent command of English and Romanian, both orally and in writing.  

Personal profile 

You are dedicated and committed to conducting research and formulating policy solutions for the decarbonisation of the Romanian and EU economy. 

You understand the need for reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and are passionate about contributing to climate change mitigation efforts. 

You are intellectually curious and able to engage in multidisciplinary research. 

You have great analytical abilities, you can deal with complex information, and can communicate in a concise, yet nuanced manner. 

You are willing to participate in the dissemination of EPG’s work. 

You are a keen team-player, but also capable of organising your own work. 

What EPG offers 

Full-time employment for a fixed one-year contract, with possibility of further extension to an indefinite-term contract. 23 days of legal holiday entitlement and a flexible work environment which can accommodate remote working. Opportunity to progress in your career path and gain valuable knowledge and insights on energy and climate policy. EPG also encourages the participation of its employees in training and education programmes in relevant areas. 

Salary range (net salary): €1450-1950 (Senior Researcher), €1050-1450 (Researcher), based on relevant experience. 

How to apply 

The deadline for applications is  August 27^th, 2023 EOD. Interviews will be conducted in the first half of September. Successful candidates are expected to start as soon as possible. Complete applications in English should be emailed to office@epg-thinktank.org, mentioning the position you are applying for (Researcher or Senior Researcher Energy) and your name. The email should contain a single pdf file with: 

• A CV maximum of 2 pages 

• A cover letter of maximum one page outlining your interest and motivation for applying 
• A list of maximum one page with your personal publications 

Incomplete application will not be considered. You must have the right to work in the EU. 

Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to provide a written sample in English of no more than 20 pages. 

Unfortunately, we will not be able to reply to every candidate. If you have not received a reply within two weeks of the application deadline, you should consider you application unsuccessful. 

If you are in need of further details regarding this position, please contact Alina Chiriță (Arsani), EPG Head of Energy Systems: alina.chirita@epg-thinktank.org