Climate and Agriculture Senior Researcher
Climate and Agriculture Senior Researcher - position now open
The Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA), a leading independent think-tank based in Dublin, Ireland, is seeking a Senior Researcher to work on an exciting new project in the area of climate change policy, with particular emphasis on Irish agriculture and trade.
The goal of this project, which will run for an initial 12-month period, will be to provide evidence-based analysis that will inform the public debate in Ireland surrounding climate change and its implications for agriculture and trade. Some questions that this project will aim to address may include, but may not be limited to:
- What are the implications for Ireland of the EU’s Green Deal proposal, which envisages a carbon-neutral EU by 2050, particularly in the context of agriculture and trade?
- How does the EU’s broadening trade footprint, including with respect to FTAs such as EU-Mercosur and EU-Australia, impact on the Irish carbon footprint and on Irish agriculture?
- What are Ireland’s interests for the future of this sector, and what agricultural and trade policies or reforms are necessary?
The successful candidate will be expected to coordinate and provide research and event expertise, supporting a senior project lead and working closely with the Director General and Director of Research to: coordinate a series of stakeholder roundtables throughout 2024; provide research support and potentially co-author a number of analytical policy papers at regular intervals throughout the year; and assist in the organisation of public launch events at which the research work will be presented. The candidate would also be expected and encouraged to contribute to the overall work of the Institute and to its positive and collaborative work environment.
The main responsibilities of this position include:
- Tracking and analysing significant developments in EU and Irish climate policy, particularly as they relate to agriculture and trade;
- Coordinating a group of Irish stakeholders drawn from government, industry, academia and civil society, to discuss the relevant issues and provide diverse perspectives to inform the project research;
- Providing research support and potentially co-authoring a number of policy papers in 2024;
- Working with the IIEA team to organise launch events;
- Liaising with the project supporter and other external stakeholders;
- Representing the IIEA at external events and conferences, if required; and
- Contributing to the broader work of the Institute, in particular in the area of Climate and Energy policy.
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in a relevant field of study, and with a minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience
- Knowledge of EU and Irish climate policy, particularly as it relates to agriculture and trade
- Proven research and writing skills
- Ability to meet deadlines and to work within a team
- Attention to detail, accuracy and efficiency
- Ability to multitask and strong organisational skills
- Proven interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Application details:
- To apply please send a CV and cover letter with the subject line “Climate and Agriculture Researcher – Application” to [email protected] by close of business on Friday, 15 March 2024.
- LinkedIn applications will not be accepted
- This is a 1-year fixed-term contract with the possibility of renewal
- The salary range for this role is €40-45,000 subject to negotiation and contingent on experience
- The successful applicant would be expected to commence their role as soon as practicable
- Due to the expected volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to applicants who are selected for interview
- Canvassing will result in disqualification of the candidate
- Please note that while occasional remote working can be accommodated, the work is envisaged to be predominantly based at the Institute’s offices at 8 North Great George’s Street, Dublin.