Research Associate in Emissions Trading and Electricity Price Compensation | Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in im Bereich Emissionshandel und Strompreiskompensation

Job Summary

This role involves working as a Research Associate within the German Emissions Trading Authority (DEHSt) at the Federal Environment Agency. The successful candidate will be responsible for allocating emission allowances to industrial facilities, approving monitoring and methodology plans, and reviewing annual emission reports. A key part of the job includes granting subsidies for electricity price compensation and engaging in extensive communication with plant operators, experts, and authorities across Germany and the EU. The position also requires conceptual work and analysis to further develop emissions trading and decarbonization strategies, contributing to publications. This is a part-time role (50% of full-time hours) offering flexibility, job security in the public sector, and opportunities for professional growth in a motivated, interdisciplinary team focused on climate protection and sustainability.