Scientific Officer: Shaping Low-Carbon Pathways

Concawe; Brussel; Hybride; EUR 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Training program

Autonomy

Global exposure

Multicultural environment

Salary & benefits

Work-from-home option

Résumé du poste

Concawe is seeking a Scientific Officer to contribute to the RET MG by developing and assessing Low Carbon Pathways for Europe’s fuel manufacturing sector. You will conduct techno‑economic and environmental analyses and coordinate research activities across internal and external stakeholders.

The role requires a Master’s degree (PhD preferred) and 3–7 years’ experience in refining, energy, biofuels or related fields, with strong technical background in low‑carbon fuels and modelling approaches.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (PhD preferred) in chemical engineering, energy engineering, environmental science, process engineering or a closely related field.
• Relevant professional experience (typically 3–7 years) in the refining, energy, biofuels or low‑carbon fuels sectors, or in consulting, research institutes or academia in relevant areas.
• Strong technical background in low‑carbon fuels and technologies, including renewable fuels, hydrogen and fuel production pathways.
• Experience in techno‑economic and environmental assessment, including evaluation of carbon intensity, costs, scalability and technology maturity.
• Good understanding of biomass and alternative feedstocks, including resource potential, supply chains, sustainability criteria and implications for fuel production and refining integration.
• Familiarity with analytical and modelling approaches (e.g. scenario analysis, lifecycle assessment or similar frameworks) applied to energy systems or fuel pathways.
• Good understanding of EU energy and transport policy frameworks (e.g. RED III and related initiatives) and their implications for fuels and refining.
• Experience working in multi‑stakeholder technical environments, involving industry experts, consultants and policy‑oriented discussions.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement the annual technical research plan with RET MG and Concawe Director, with general duties of monitoring relevant technical and regulatory developments.
• Identify and manage technical risks associated with ongoing and planned research studies.
• Contribute to scoping, tendering and management of research projects, including preparation of technical scopes of work, contractor selection, contract preparation and monitoring of progress.
• Contribute to the development, drafting and quality assurance of Concawe technical outputs (reports, briefing materials and presentations).
• Coordinate with Member Company experts in Special Task Forces (STFs) and technical working groups, including preparation of meetings and follow-up actions.
• Lead the development, review and management of research projects, including cost awareness and delivery timelines.
• Contribute to internal and external representation of Concawe, including participation in technical meetings, workshops and stakeholder discussions.
• Cooperate with other Concawe programmes on cross‑cutting topics related to energy transition, fuels and lifecycle emissions.
• Comply with and support the governance rules of the Association.
• Lead technology scouting and techno‑economic evaluations of renewable and low‑carbon fuel production technologies.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Data interpretation

Science communication

Organisational skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Self-driven

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Formation

Master’s degree (PhD preferred) in chemical engineering or related field

Description du poste

Concawe is seeking a Scientific Officer to contribute to the RET MG by developing and assessing Low Carbon Pathways for Europe’s fuel manufacturing sector. You will conduct techno‑economic and environmental analyses and coordinate research activities across internal and external stakeholders.

The role requires a Master’s degree (PhD preferred) and 3–7 years’ experience in refining, energy, biofuels or related fields, with strong technical background in low‑carbon fuels and modelling approaches.