Would you like to help build a more sustainable society? Then you’ve come to the right place! For 45 years, CE Delft has played a unique and leading role in developing structural solutions to sustainability challenges. We work with great enthusiasm on issues related to energy, the economy, mobility, and raw material and production chains. We are critical, open, and constructive, and our motivation is the societal value of our work.

To strengthen the Economics sector, we are seeking a:Researcher I / Advisor in Sustainable Economics (junior)

What will you be doing?

As an (environmental) economist at CE Delft, your work will include developing economic tools for effective and efficient environmental policy, conducting cost-benefit analyses, and assessing the impacts of environmental policy on, for example, income distribution or costs to the business sector. Our ideas have formed the basis for fiscal greening, promoting biofuels, addressing the climate impacts of aviation, and valuing environmental damage.

You will collaborate with colleagues on research projects. This may involve both qualitative and quantitative research. You will report on the research findings and/or present them. We conduct research for prominent clients such as the European Commission, various NGOs, and the Ministries of Finance, Infrastructure and Water Management, and Climate and Green Growth. We regularly collaborate with (international) partners on these projects.

At CE Delft, you’ll work in an inspiring environment on interesting projects at the intersection of business, politics, and society. You can find out more about our research underEnvironmental Economics - CE DelftandReports - CE Delft.

Who are you?

You are eager to learn and enthusiastic about advancing sustainability;
You have strong analytical skills and good research abilities, which you combine with a strategic understanding;
You enjoy delving into new topics;
You are good at organizing your own work and can clearly distinguish between main and secondary tasks;
You are a team player with a professional and flexible attitude.

What are we looking for?

You have a master’s degree (MSc) in economics or econometrics;
You have a good command of Dutch and English, both spoken and written.

What do we offer?

CE Delft offers an informal and non-hierarchical work environment. Our work is often multidisciplinary, so you’ll collaborate frequently with other experts both within and outside CE Delft. You’ll do all of this as part of a young team of ten colleagues who are passionate about their work.

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including flexible working hours, free lunch, part-time work, and the option to work from home. We also have a flexible policy regarding vacation and holiday leave. This allows employees of all faiths to take time off on their respective religious holidays. In your role at CE Delft, you’ll have significant freedom to develop in a direction that suits you. You can also count on excellent guidance and a focus on personal development, including a range of customized training courses.