Call for experts – Microplastics

ECOS - European Environmental Citizens Organisation for Standardisation; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 92,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily meeting fee

Travel reimbursement

Per diem

Job summary

ECOS - European Environmental Citizens Organisation for Standardisation seeks experts in microplastics to represent and defend environmental interests in standardisation processes and related policies. You will provide technical input, contribute to ECOS position papers, and collaborate with ECOS member organisations.

The role requires deep knowledge of microplastics, policy understanding, and strong communication skills in English, with occasional travel expected as part of assignments.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of microplastics sources, detection, and ecological impacts.
• Experience with standardisation processes (CEN/ISO) is preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication and negotiation skills.
• Fluency in English is required; occasional travel may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Participate in technical meetings of CEN and ISO to promote ECOS position.
• Prepare technical input through official comments and ECOS position papers.
• Report to and liaise with the ECOS Programme Manager.
• Exchange information with ECOS member organisations and other experts when needed.

Skills

Microplastics expertise

Pellet loss calculation

Emission abatement

Analytical methods

Policy knowledge

Communication skills

English fluency

Job description

Interested candidates should be able to demonstrate in-depth technical and scientific knowledge on one or several sources of microplastics, as well as effective emission abatement strategies or pellet loss calculation methodologies. They should have a good understanding of state-of-the-art methodologies to detect and characterise microplastics in different biota, as well as about research into associated ecological impacts and risks to human health. Knowledge of plastics and textiles policies at international or national level will be considered an asset.

ECOS is looking for experts in the field of microplastics to represent and defend environmental interests in the development of standards and related policies. Our experts provide us with technical and scientific input and represent ECOS in standardisation processes and multi-stakeholder discussions. Candidates should demonstrate commitment to environmental values and have proven written and oral communication and negotiation skills. Fluency in English is required. Occasional travel may be required. The nominated experts will, depending on assignment:

• Participate in technical meetings of CEN and ISO to promote ECOS position.
• Prepare technical input through official comments and contribution to ECOS position papers.
• Report to and liaise with the responsible ECOS Programme Manager.
• Exchange information with ECOS member organisations and other experts when needed.

ECOS offers:

• A daily fee for preparation of meetings, participation and reporting, as well as other relevant tasks.
• Reimbursement of travel costs.
• Per diem to cover accommodation and subsistence costs.

Concerning the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in applications
We are interested in getting to know your authentic self and your unique set of skills and experiences, which cannot be generated by AI. Please therefore limit the use of AI to reformulation and be aware of its environmental impact. If you have used AI for any part of your application, please declare it and indicate which AI tools you have used and for what purpose.