Université de Lorraine seeks for a EU Policy Officer (Environment & Natural Resources)

Are you aspiring to join a rapidly expanding prestigious university, determined to enhance its influence and impact at the European level?
Committed to advancing the level of education for its citizens, the university is driven by intensive research activities, both fundamental and applied, recognized by the prestigious Initiative-Science, Innovation, Territory, and Economy (I-Site Lorraine University of Excellence) label.

Join an institution that promotes teamwork and offers a high-quality work-life balance!

Component / direction / recruiter: Project and European Strategy support Department - European Strategy support office
Position Location: NANCY
Contract duration: Fixed-term public contract 3 years renewable Job category: A / MS/MSc/PhD
Working time: Full time Monthly gross salary: 3300 – 3700 euros according to profile and experience

CONTEXT:

The REIL project (Reinforcement of the European Impact of the Lorraine Academic Site), led by the University of Lorraine (UL) together with national research organizations present on the site (CNRS, INRIA, INRAE, INSERM), aims to equip the Lorraine academic community with the tools needed to strengthen its influence on European strategies and flagship projects in its defined priority areas, while also mobilizing the entire academic community and engaging it in an ambitious and shared European dynamic.
The Université de Lorraine is looking to recruit 1 European policy officer, specialized in the specific field of “Energy & decarbonization”.
Keywords: hydrogen, carbon capture, storage and utilization, power-to-X, materials for energy conversion, biomass, renewable energy sources, smart energy networks, just transition, stakeholder’s engagement
Website: https://www.univ-lorraine.fr/strategie-europe/

PROFILE SOUGHT: 

You hold a higher education degree (Master’s or Engineering) in exact sciences, social sciences, or political sciences, and demonstrate a strong and documented interest in the field of environment & natural resources. You are able to work in a multidisciplinary and international environment, and have the capacity to build and integrate interdisciplinary knowledge.

MAIN MISSIONS:

Mission 1: Ensure mapping of research activities within the Lorraine site, conduct monitoring of European policies and orientations, and provide training for site stakeholders in line with the priorities of the European framework program.
• You will build a strong knowledge base of research activities and stakeholders in the field of environment & natural resources.
• You will identify and establish connections with internal stakeholders in your field.
• You will become familiar with the expertise of laboratories and educational programs to align them with European research, innovation, and training policies.
• You will identify opportunities and potentials to be leveraged at the European level.
• You will actively participate, in collaboration with project engineering services, the permanent representative in Brussels, and scientific focal points, in monitoring European orientations and policies, influential actors and networks, as well as European funding programs and international project calls.
• You will analyse European research, innovation, and training policies and their adaptation to programmatic instruments in the thematic field of environment & natural resources.
• You will conduct benchmarks on strategic European project submissions at the European scale to identify major players and find relevant and competitive partners.
• You will participate in European, national, and potentially regional networks, in collaboration or complementarity with project engineering services and scientific focal points of the European strategy committee.
• You will contribute to raising awareness and training of site stakeholders regarding Europe.

Mission 2: Contribute to the development of the site's influence policy in the field of environment & natural resources.
• You will gather contributions from thematic communities to produce strategic documents (white papers, position papers, policy papers, etc.), and you will be able to translate them into recommendations for the European Commission.
• You will organize the dissemination of strategic documents from the site to the European Commission, leveraging the UL representation in Brussels and utilizing all available means.

Mission 3: Contribute to the development of all activities of the European Strategy Support Service.
As part of this role, you will:
• Collaborate with other European policy officers, actively contributing to a multidisciplinary environment
• Play an active role in the collective efforts of the service, aiming for continuous improvement
• Work closely with other departments, divisions, or services involved, such as Project Engineering, International Relations, etc.
• Regularly and transparently report to your hierarchical supervisor and other relevant stakeholders within the Lorraine site, as needed
• Represent the service and its supervisor when required

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge in one or more of the following areas would be appreciated:
• Understanding of European policies and institutions (More specific knowledge related to Research and Innovation, and more generally higher education would be a plus)
• Knowledge of the key challenges in research and innovation partnerships
• Familiarity with the specific thematic field of environment & natural resources: either through relevant education or significant experience in these areas or motivated and documented interest
Operational skill
• Strong English proficiency with excellent oral fluency and proven writing skills (minimum C1 certification required).
• Strong analytical skills: ability to analyse complex contexts and extract key insights.
• B2 level in French is also required to facilitate interactions with the various university departments (the level of FR will be assessed during the interview).
Other desired skills
• Commitment and tenacity: determination to achieve results.
• Ability to report and communicate effectively.
• Pragmatism and results-oriented mindset.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage emergencies.
• Meeting facilitation skills.
• Diligence and attention to detail.
• Simultaneous management of multiple activities.
• Aptitude for teamwork and collaboration
Experience in a similar role in a public or private organization can be an additional asset.

WHEN JOINING THE UNIVERSITY OF LORRAINE, YOU WILL BENEFIT FROM:

• Minimum of 45 days of annual leave from the first year.
• Access to social welfare benefits (contribution to transportation expenses, sustainable mobility package, childcare assistance, etc.).
• Access to physical and sports activities offered by the University (https://sport.univ-lorraine.fr).
• Opportunities for professional development within the organization (competitions, mobility, continuous training, and career paths).
• Possibility of regular and/or occasional teleworking days, based on service requirements and organization, with no seniority condition.
• Contribution of €15/month towards supplementary health insurance

TO APPLY :

Send the following 4 supporting documents: (1) your CV, (2) the certification for the required English level, (3) an example of a professional or educational written document and also (4) a motivation letter to [email protected] and [email protected] specifying the job reference number: 2023-1272112

The cover letter must be carefully written and contain at least the following elements: an introduction to the candidate, a rewording and understanding of the position and associated expectations, evidence demonstrating the candidate's suitability for the position, and an argument demonstrating the candidate's value for the position.