Junior policy researcher energy transition built environment

You work in a team on research projects and policy issues in the field of the energy transition in the built environment. You collect hard and ‘soft’ data. You support colleagues in discussions with stakeholders and in the analysis of the collected information. You contribute to the development of new knowledge and calculation models based on recent scientific insights. You contribute to writing research proposals that fit into current research or subsidy programs or that provide answers to practical questions from clients. You support project leaders in the reports of ongoing research.

An inspiring team with driven professionals, office in Amsterdam. The Energy Transition Studies research group within the TNO Energy Transition unit develops knowledge and provides strategic advice on the transition to sustainable energy management. This group is growing rapidly because more and more attention is being paid to energy transition in general and to our research results in particular. TNO operates on a non-commercial basis as a ‘knowledge broker’ between governments, market parties and knowledge institutions. The research group is highly regarded by our clients and collaboration partners such as ministries in the Netherlands and other countries, the European Commission, companies and other organizations working on the energy transition in the built environment, industry associations and other knowledge institutions.
The research group works with an international, multidisciplinary team of engineers, economists and social scientists on solutions for technical-economic and social issues of the energy transition. The roles, motives and (im)possibilities of governments, companies and residents to contribute (in mutual cooperation) to the transition process in the neighborhood are central to our research.

You combine substantive curiosity about energy transition issues with a drive to convert new knowledge into practical advice, guidelines or models. You like to work in teams, but you can also carry out research activities independently. You have excellent social skills and a sense of nuance. You are a good listener and have an eye for diverse perspectives and interests.

What else you bring:

• You have a university education in technical-economics, business administration or similar – or a science background with an affinity for the energy transition, such as environmental sciences, physics or similar;
• You have knowledge of quantitative models and methods for policy-supporting research;
• You can communicate well with colleagues and also with other disciplines (technicians, economists, modellers, etc.), both within TNO and with external project partners;
• Finally, you have excellent oral and written expression skills in Dutch and English and you preferably have (scientific) publications to your name.

Challenging and varied work with serious impact. And plenty of opportunities, because at TNO you are largely in control of your career. In addition to a gross monthly salary between € 3,000 and € 3,800 (depending on your knowledge and experience), holiday allowance (8%), a thirteenth month (8.33%) and a flex budget (5.58% + € 180) , you get every opportunity to develop yourself.

In addition, at TNO you can put together a ‘menu’ of employment conditions that suits your personal situation. Whatever you can expect:

• A good pension scheme.
• Travel allowance.
• A prospect of a permanent contract.
• An extremely professional, innovative working environment, with top experts as colleagues.
• 28 vacation days and 5 atv days (with full-time employment).
• Pleasant activities with your team and other TNO employees, such as the monthly drink. This way you quickly get to know a lot of people.
• Flexible working hours and the option to work from home.
• Possibility to follow courses, training and workshops and to visit conferences, and coaching if you need it.
• Access to our Talent Development Programme.
• Networking opportunities and fun activities organized by Jong TNO.
• Comprehensive relocation package for international applicants.

Read here from which employment conditions you can choose.

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