Climate Transition Researcher

We are looking for a:

Climate Transition Researcher within the Climate Affairs Team

 (0.8 FTE – 30 hours per week)

What will you be doing?

• You stay up to date on the latest developments in IPCC scenarios and emission reduction pathways (e.g., IEA NZE).
• You will provide substantive input on climate issues related to reduction targets and the phase-out of fossil fuel activities.
• You will advise colleagues on lobbying efforts related to sectoral emission reduction pathways and climate scenarios.
• You will give presentations on Milieudefensie’s climate cases, particularly the lawsuit against ING, and represent the climate cases team at external meetings.
• You will assist with quality checks and oversee internal and external studies, such as the annual Climate Crisis Index (KCI).

What are you bringing?

• You have an academic level of work and thinking and are highly analytical.
• You have proven expertise in the field of climate scenarios and emission reduction pathways, as well as at least 4 years of relevant work experience.
• You are able to build and maintain a network of relevant experts.
• You are proficient in Excel and familiar with processing data from databases.
• You have an excellent command of Dutch and English.

Who do you work with?

As a climate transition researcher, you will be part of the Policy & Advocacy department and a member of the multidisciplinary climate issues team. This team works closely with the lawyers with whom Milieudefensie handles climate cases. In addition, you will work with colleagues within Content & Lobby and with other departments. You will also be in contact with national and international networks of civil society organizations (NGOs) and with scientists.

What do we offer?

• A one-year contract with the possibility of renewal.
• A starting salary, depending on your knowledge and experience, ranging from €4,400 to €5,000 for full-time employment. At Milieudefensie, this is a 37.5-hour workweek.
• Your own laptop that you take home with you every day, so you can work from home as well.
• The ability to arrange your work hours flexibly.
• The option to exchange (Christian) holidays for other holidays.
• A casual and open work environment with enthusiastic colleagues.
• A sufficient travel allowance, work-from-home allowance, and leave policy.
• An office in Amsterdam (Overamstel), accessible by bike and public transportation.
• Fresh fruit every day and a vegan lunch three days a week for a small fee.
• Free access to the OpenUp interactive platform for mental well-being.

Milieudefensie staff work partly from home. We meet both online and in the office.

We believe in the power of diversity and strive to build a diverse workforce with balanced representation across gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, and ethnic background. That is why we especially encourage people from groups that are underrepresented within the climate movement to apply.

Want to apply right away?

Interested? Please upload your cover letter (maximum 1 A4 page) and resume, both in PDF format, by5:00 PM on Sunday, September 7, using the online application form. 

The first interviews will take place on Thursday, September 11. The second round of interviews will be held on Tuesday morning, September 16.

Do you have any questions?

If you have any questions about this job opening, please contact Boukje de Haan at boukje.de.haan@milieudefensie.nl or 020 550 7300.

>You can find more information about our application process here.

>You can find information about working at Milieudefensie here.

This job opening is being advertised both internally and externally and shared within our network. We do not appreciate unsolicited recruitment efforts regarding this position.