Research Assistant

Description

The Florence School of Regulation (FSR) is a center of excellence for independent discussion and knowledge exchange with the purpose of improving the quality of European regulation and policy. We deliver academic research, training and policy events in the areas of Energy & Climate, Communications & Media, Transport and Water.

Project details

The FSR Gas & Hydrogen Area acts as a platform for debate and exchange of best practices between regulators, academics, representatives from EU institutions, industry, and other key market players. We develop applied research, policy events, and training on the most topical gas policy and regulatory issues.

Job description

The research assistant will report directly to the Research Team Leader in the Gas & Hydrogen Area at the FSR. The role involves contributing significantly to core activities within this area.

Main tasks include:

• Contributing to research on EU gas policy and regulation, with an emphasis on economic and/or engineering modeling;
• Providing practical support and advice for both online and residential initiatives under the FSR Gas & Hydrogen portfolio, including training, workshops, and back-office tasks;
• Collaborating with external stakeholders and partners on research projects;
• Contributing to both peer-reviewed and other publications (policy briefs, reports, online blogs, etc..) related to the fossil and renewable gas sectors;
• Monitoring and analyzing developments in EU energy policy and regulatory frameworks.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• Master’s degree in Economics, Engineering (or equivalent as per EHEA standards);
• Proven knowledge of EU policy making and EU energy regulation, gas systems (fossil and renewables) and market dynamics;
• Demonstrated writing skills with a track record in research and policy analysis evidenced by publications;
• Proven knowledge of economic and/or engineering modeling acquired through previous experience;
• Proven experience in an international work environment.

Desirable:

• Proven experience in previous research projects and policy analysis supported by relevant publications, particularly in CC(U)S and /or renewable gas (e.g., biomethane, biogas);
• Proven experience in applying for public funding tenders;
• PhD in Economics, Engineering, or related field;
• Proven knowledge of economics and regulation of energy networks and their evolution due to decarbonization.