Careers
Our think tank’s most important asset is our people. We value our extraordinary, inspiring, diverse and unique resources. We recruit people from a wide variety of professions and backgrounds, at different stages of their careers.
In addition to applications for advertised positions, CERRE welcomes spontaneous expressions of interest from academic researchers. For more information, please contact us at info@cerre.eu.
Project Assistant
The Centre on Regulation in Europe (CERRE) is seeking a talented and motivated Project Assistant. We are looking for a rigorous and well-organised professional, with a proactive and collaborative mindset, eager to support CERRE’s Project Managers and Project Officers in the successful delivery of projects. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the work and growth of a renowned independent think tank at the heart of EU policy debates.
Your Key Responsibilities
The Project Assistant supports the delivery of CERRE projects by providing essential administrative, organisational, and logistical assistance. Reporting to the Head of Practice and working in close collaboration with Project Managers and Project Officers, the Project Assistant ensures smooth coordination of project activities, communication with stakeholders, and accurate record-keeping.
His/her tasks include:
PROJECT SUPPORT
- Assist Project Officers/Managers in coordinating project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
- Help organise project-related meetings and workshops, including scheduling, preparing agendas, and managing logistics.
- Maintain up-to-date project documentation, ensuring information is well-structured and accessible
- Help manage mailing lists, follow-up communications with stakeholders and update CRM.
ADMINISTRATION
- Provide administrative support for contracts, budgets, and project deliverables.
- Assist in preparing and processing contracts with academics and sponsors.
Your Profile
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- A relevant internship or professional experience in project support, events, or administration is desirable.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) ; knowledge of collaborative tools (Teams, SharePoint, etc.). Experience in using AI applications would be an asset.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (knowledge of additional languages would be an asset).
- Team player with a proactive attitude and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in administration, management, communication, secretarial studies, or another relevant field.
- An interest in EU policy debates is desirable.
What we offer
- A full-time, permanent contract.
- A friendly, supportive, and welcoming team.
- A competitive compensation package.
- The opportunity to gain valuable experience in a dynamic, multicultural, quality-oriented, and intellectually stimulating work environment, based in beautiful offices in Brussels (Avenue Louise/Bois de la Cambre).
- Opportunities for telework.
How to apply
- Are you excited to join our team and make a difference? If so, we would love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your motivation to Recruitment@cerre.eu with the subject line “Project Assistant / [Your Name]” by 15 September 2025
- Start date: ASAP
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.
