Researcher with Focus on Climate Policy

About the Position

The Ecologic Institute, based in Berlin, operates at the forefront of climate policy development for Germany and Europe, offering evidence-driven strategies aimed at achieving a climate-neutral economy. We are seeking a Researcher to join our team, focusing on climate policy with flexible full- or part-time engagement (minimum 25 hours per week).

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to climate policy projects at national and European levels, with emphasis on economic or governance aspects of climate neutrality transition.
• Conduct independent scientific research and communicate findings to target audiences including the European Commission, European Environment Agency, German Ministry for the Environment (BMUKN), and Federal Environment Agency (UBA).
• Collaborate with the team to both acquire new projects and continue existing ones, covering areas such as climate governance, energy transition, carbon dioxide removal (CDR) policy, and emissions trading system (ETS) design.
• Apply qualitative and quantitative research methodologies including stakeholder engagement, impact assessments, policy evaluations, and indicator-based assessments.
• Represent research outcomes in scientific and policy forums such as workshops and conferences.

Candidate Profile

• Master’s degree in economics, political science, or related fields (PhD preferred).
• Minimum of three years professional experience in applied environmental policy research or policy advisory roles.
• In-depth understanding of German and European climate policy landscapes and current challenges, with added advantage of expertise in climate policy’s competitiveness and industrial transition aspects.
• Advanced knowledge of climate policy instruments, especially economic tools like carbon pricing and governance frameworks for planning and monitoring.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative methodological competencies and analytic expertise.
• Experience in project acquisition and management at national or European levels.
• Networking connections to stakeholders in government, academia, civil society, and private sector are beneficial.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a diverse, interdisciplinary, international team.
• Fluency in German and English, in both written and oral communication.

What We Offer

• Employment within a prestigious international think tank tackling critical environmental challenges, offering independent scientific work with political neutrality.
• Supportive, flexible and family-friendly working environment with flat organizational structure.
• Opportunity for independent project work, enhancing professional profile in climate action based on excellent institutional reputation and networks.
• Provision of creative freedom and ongoing training to sharpen expertise and skills.
• Permanent contract with fair compensation, minimum 25 hours per week commitment.
• Partial coverage of the Deutschlandticket and 10 additional paid leave days annually for care of a sick child.
• Flexible working hours and option for mobile work within the EU for up to three weeks per year.

Application Process

Please submit the following documents by 27 July 2026:

• Motivation letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Work samples (one in German and one in English, each maximum 10 pages)
• Certificates
• References

For inquiries, contact HR Manager Verena Stange at 030 86880-122 or verena.stange@ecologic.eu. We encourage applications from diverse disciplinary and experiential backgrounds. Hiring decisions will be based solely on job-related qualifications. Please do not include photographs in applications.