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.
Spontaneous Applications
In addition to advertised vacancies, CERRE welcomes spontaneous applications—particularly from academic researchers interested in contributing to our work. If you would like to be considered for future opportunities, please contact us at recruitment@cerre.eu.
CERRE is an equal opportunity employer. We actively welcome applications from all backgrounds, nationalities and experiences. Please let us know if you need any adjustments during the process.
Careers and opportunities
Trainee Junior Project Officer
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.
The Trainee Junior Project Officer will support the coordination and delivery of research projects in the Energy, Mobility and Sustainability (EMS) sectors, contributing to project management, stakeholder engagement, policy monitoring, and dissemination activities. The role involves working closely with academics, members, and external stakeholders to ensure the successful execution and visibility of CERRE’s research programme.
This is a six-month paid internship that could lead to a permanent contract providing the collaboration is fruitful for both parties.
This position provides an opportunity to broaden your knowledge in these fields and have a hands-on experience in the European EMS sectors.
Tasks and Responsibilities
The Trainee Junior Project Officer will work on
Providing support to the delivery of multiple research projects in the EMS sector
- Coordinating the pitching of new research projects to members
- Following delivery timelines for each project
- Organising and preparing project meetings & conference calls
- Facilitating engagement of members and external stakeholders
Contributing to dissemination activities
- Working with the Communications team on the organisation of research project-related (and other types of) events
- Contributing to the drafting of newsletters, alerts, etc.
- Arranging meetings with EU policymakers & other stakeholders
Working with CERRE directors and academics to plan & coordinate streams of research
- Organisation and preparation of internal meetings with members of the CERRE Secretariat and Academic Team
- EU policy monitoring, especially of on-going research topics
- Proactively pursuing contacts and opportunities to expand research activities – new areas of work, new academic colleagues to work with, etc.
Background
- At least 6 months of experience in (EU) project management/public affairs/research
- Very organised, detail-oriented, delivers fast against deadlines
- Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time, excellent team player, solution-oriented
- Excellent command of written & spoken English (other languages always a plus)
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft suite (project management tools a plus)
- Ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of stakeholders: academics, industry representatives, European and national institutions and policymakers
- Understanding of the EU energy sector and policy; experience in automotive or aerospace sectors is a plus
- Eager to expand knowledge and develop policy experience
What we offer
- A meaningful mission: Close collaboration with leading academics, regulators and EU policymakers
- Hybrid working: Possibility to work partly from home
- Learning & development: Structured development conversations, opportunity to rapidly learn and acquire skills
How to apply
Please send your CV and a cover letter (maximum one page) outlining your motivation to Recruitment@cerre.eu with the subject line “Junior Project Officer / [Your name]” by 21 July 2026. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Start date: September 2026
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.
