Senior Researcher, EU Energy Transition

About the role

E3G is seeking a Senior Researcher to support its EU energy work, helping to plan and finance infrastructure that accelerates the clean‑energy transition. The role combines policy research, political strategy, stakeholder engagement and written communications across electricity, gas and hydrogen topics.

Key responsibilities

• Support policy analysis and political strategy on EU grid infrastructure planning and governance, focusing on electricity, gas and hydrogen.
• Coordinate inputs, conduct research, prepare briefings and engage partners on European gas grid decommissioning.
• Monitor negotiations and stakeholder positions, gathering political intelligence on EU legislation such as the Grids Package, TEN‑E, TYNDP, MFF, SIU and the Clean Energy Investment Strategy.
• Produce clear internal and external outputs and engage policymakers, civil society, business, industry and other stakeholders.
• Work with E3G’s EU industry and sustainable finance teams to develop practical policy propositions on clean‑energy infrastructure financing.
• Research topics including electricity grid planning, integrated hydrogen and CCS networks, and innovative grid technologies.

Required profile

• Three to five years of relevant professional experience with a track record of high‑quality work.
• A degree, professional qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Knowledge and experience in at least one area such as gas demand reduction, grid planning and governance, or EU finance and investment.
• Strong understanding of EU politics, institutions and policy processes.
• Familiarity with key energy infrastructure processes like TEN‑E, TYNDP or North Seas Energy Cooperation.
• Excellent research, analytical and written communication skills.
• Experience engaging external stakeholders and confidence working with policymakers and experts.
• Good organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to deliver agreed outputs.
• Working knowledge of another European language.

Required skills

• Research and analytical skills.
• Policy analysis and political strategy.
• Stakeholder engagement.
• Written communication.

What we offer

• Permanent, full‑time position with flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• 25 vacation days plus additional leave around Christmas and New Year.
• Employer pension contribution plan.
• Annual remuneration review.
• Additional location‑based benefits.