Economist

The Ecologic Institute is a private not-for-profit think tank for applied environmental research, policy analysis and consultancy with offices in Berlin, Brussels, Vienna, and Washington DC. An independent, non-partisan body, the Ecologic Institute is dedicated to bringing fresh ideas to environmental policies and sustainable development. The Ecologic Institute's work programme focuses on obtaining practical results. It covers the entire spectrum of environmental issues, including the integration of environmental concerns into other policy fields. Founded in 1995, the Ecologic Institute is a partner in the network of Institutes for European Environmental Policy and currently has an interdisciplinary team of 80 people.

For our office in Berlin, we are currently looking to hire an Economist

Responsibilities:

• Lead research projects on the economic dimension of environmental policies, including sustainable welfare indicators and long-term structural change (e.g. green growth, transformation to a low-carbon economy)
• Acquire, manage and control research and consultancy projects
• Provide expert advice to decision makers and contribute to policy debates at the national, European and international level
• Represent the Ecologic Institute at international conferences and workshops, high-level meetings and before professional bodies
• Help to develop the Ecologic Institute’s profile, research and outreach activities in the field of economic analysis.
   

• Solid scientific training (PhD level preferred) in economics or comparable education with an economic focus
• Strong analytical skills and practical experience with quantitative economic methods and data analysis
• Work experience directly related to sustainable development and environmental policy
• Knowledge of relevant national, European and international policy processes is an advantage, especially in the areas of international trade, climate and energy
• Experience acquiring and managing research projects at European and national level
• Comfortable engaging with senior-level policy makers and academics; able to contribute to policy discussions at a senior level
• Business fluency in English (proficiency in German is desirable)
• Strong interest and ability in interdisciplinary work