Job Opportunity: Senior Research Officer

Are you interested in being at the forefront of the clean energy revolution and helping drive the global transition towards a sustainable, hydrogen-powered future?

The Hydrogen Council, the global CEO-led initiative comprising the world’s leading companies and investors in hydrogen, is recruiting for a highly motivated Senior Research Officer to contribute to its mission.

As the Senior Research Officer, you will work report to the Head of Research and work closely with the Research team of the Hydrogen Council as well as support the organisation’s global team based out of Canada, UK, Belgium and Germany.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, gather, structure and interpret relevant data sources.
• Create databases, develop economic models and undertook analysis using data from Hydrogen Council members and external sources.
• Partner with Hydrogen Council members and external stakeholders across the industry to deliver analytical support. This will involve various analysis techniques (e.g., statistical, forecasting, cost-benefit).
• Transform data and results into easy-to-use formats for Hydrogen Council members and stakeholders.

• Develop report/outlooks and effectively communicate analysis and recommendations to stakeholders, shaping the narrative around key findings.
• Provide analytical support to the Policy, Communications and Marketplace team of the Hydrogen Council and collaborate with other relevant work streams as needed.

Our offer

• Unique opportunities to learn and grow in a dynamic international work environment, including hands-on training with some of the best in the industry
• Direct collaboration with business and issue experts from across the world’s leading energy, transport and industry companies
• A highly collaborative, mission-oriented team culture and a flexible hybrid work set-up
• Opportunities to travel

Qualifications and skills

• Experience: at least 8-10 years of experience in similar roles.
• Education: University degree with engineering background.
• Languages: Excellent communication skills in English and at least one other language.
• Technical proficiency: Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand complex issues. Experience with energy-related data structures, such as time series aggregation Experience in energy system and modelling (hourly system model, eg: Plexos Energy Modelling Software), scenario analysis.
• Issue knowledge: Excellent knowledge of the energy sector (power & gas). Understanding of the role of hydrogen in the future energy mix and Power-to-X technologies.
• Team player: Collaborative, adaptable, and able to work effectively with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and members to achieve shared objectives.
• Advanced communications and presentation design skills: Proven ability to distil actionable insights from complex data sets and to express ideas clearly and succinctly. Experience in data visualisation a strong plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail: Ability to work independently and in a structured way, with great attention to detail. Solution- and process-oriented approach, with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Professional conduct: Diplomacy, discretion, tact and ability to represent the Council and its leadership towards members as well as external stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multicultural, and hybrid work environment. Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively across different time zones and adapt to varying work requirements.
• Service mindset: Strong fit for a membership-based organization with a demonstrated ability to thrive in an member-driven trade group environment.
• Flexibility: Given the Council’s global nature with member companies across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, reasonable flexibility is required for accommodating meeting times and fostering collaborative relationships.

Travel: Willingness to travel occasionally, depending on the candidate’s location

Other information

• Contract type: full-time employee
• Expected start date: as soon as available. Please indicate potential earliest start date and notice length (if applicable).
• Remuneration: competitive, based on experience
• Location: hybrid position, with a preference for candidates in or close to Central European (CET) time zone and with the ability to travel to Brussels and work with the Hydrogen Council team in person on agreed occasions.

Application process

• Closing date: 17 January 2025. Interviews will start shortly thereafter.
• How to apply: Please send your CV (max. 2 pages) and a short letter (max. 1 page) outlining your motivation and why you are the right person for the role to vacancy@hydrogencouncil.com using ‘Vacancy / Senior Research Officer as the email subject line.
• Please note: Only applications sent through that channel and containing both the CV as well as the letter will be considered. Due to anticipated volume of applications, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted with further information.

About the Hydrogen Council

When the Hydrogen Council launched at the World Economic Forum in Davos in January 2017, it was the first initiative of its kind in the world – and still is. The Council is a global, CEO-led coalition that brings together a diverse group of some 140 business and investor leaders from around the world, across the entire hydrogen value chain, including large multinationals, innovative start-ups, and investors. Our members have a united vision and ambition for hydrogen to accelerate the clean energy transition.

Operating globally, the Council is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

www.hydrogencouncil.com