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Opportunity for Collaboration for Experienced Researchers in Energy or Mobility Regulation 

CERRE, the Centre on Regulation in Europe, is a leading European think tank committed to providing top-quality, policy-relevant research in the fields of regulation in energy, mobility, and the digital economy. We are currently seeking outstanding and experienced researchers – economists, lawyers, engineers, political scientists – ad minimum at post-doc level, in the fields of energy and mobility regulation to join our interdisciplinary academic network. 

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to contribute to CERRE’s high-impact research projects, which inform and shape European policy and regulation. We welcome applications from scholars with a strong track record in energy and/or mobility regulation who are eager to engage in applied research and work closely with policymakers, regulators, and industry stakeholders from EU Member States, and third countries. Working with CERRE’s Energy, Mobility and Sustainability (EMS) practice encompasses contributing to research projects and multi-stakeholder discussions. Current focus areas include energy governance, sector coupling, security of supply and resilience frameworks, AI & energy, EVs and system flexibility, shared mobility, mobility data sharing, regulatory innovation in mobility and more. 

Tasks and Responsibilities 

As a researcher, you will: 

• Conduct original research and co-publish multidisciplinary CERRE reports and issue papers on a project basis; 
• Contribute under the guidance of the CERRE Secretariat and Academic leadership to the development of the CERRE Research Programme; 
• Engage with our membership community, composed of national regulatory agencies, universities and industry stakeholders, and actively participate in structured workshops, in relation to your research; 
• Participate in CERRE Academic Council meetings with an international academic community; 
• Present your findings at CERRE events in Brussels, at relevant conferences and policy debates; 
• Help prepare press releases or blogs to help disseminate your research findings; 
• Respond to media requests. 

Who you Are 

You are a researcher with affiliation to a leading university in the fields of law, economics, engineering, or political science, with a specialisation in either energy or mobility regulation. Knowledge of related/relevant digital regulation is a plus. You have: 

• A solid track record of relevant high-quality research and publications in peer-reviewed journals; 
• A proven ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to non-academic audiences; 
• The ability to work autonomously and deliver within defined project timelines; 
• The skills to formulate policy recommendations aimed at contributing to current policy debates in Europe; 
• A willingness to engage in interdisciplinary work and, as such, to collaborate with CERRE’s Tech, Media and Telecom (TMT) practice; 
• A collaborative mindset to work effectively with an international, multidisciplinary team. 

The ideal candidate will have: 

• Strong academic background in law, economics, engineering, political science or adjacent disciplines, combined with demonstrated expertise in at least one of CERRE’s focus areas; 
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken; 
• Academic rank: from post-PhD researcher to Full Professor; 
• Experience in advising regulatory authorities, European institutions, or industry stakeholders is considered an asset. 

Collaboration Framework and Compensation 

The collaboration offers an opportunity to join a think tank’s academic community and to contribute on a project basis to CERRE’s research output with the (co-)authorship of policy reports and issue papers, as well as active involvement in CERRE’s dissemination efforts. Compensation is based on CERRE’s academic remuneration scale, which takes account of seniority and experience. 

Please note that this is not a full-time position. Engagements are project-based, and researchers contribute on a flexible, non-exclusive basis. 

How to apply 

To apply, the following information should be submitted to ems@cerre.eu (in English): 

• A curriculum vitae (CV) 
• A one-page cover letter 
• A sample of written research (e.g. a policy or project report, an academic article, or a research thesis). Sole-author pieces are preferred. 

Selected candidates will be invited to contribute as co-authors. Upon successful collaboration, CERRE may consider appointing candidates as Research Fellows, based on a recommendation from the academic leadership. 

Further questions/enquiries regarding the position can be emailed to ems@cerre.eu.