ACER Trainee and Graduate programmes
Who is ACER?
ACER is an EU Agency. ACER plays a key role in driving increased energy market integration across Europe to bring affordable, reliable and clean energy to European businesses and citizens.
ACER’s Traineeship Programme
https://acer.europa.eu/the-agency/careers/traineeship-programme
As a trainee, your role will involve not only absorbing knowledge and gaining insights into the complexities of EU policies and procedures but also offering innovative ideas and viewpoints that reflect the experiences and perspectives of the younger generation.
Starting dates: 1st of September and 1st of March
What is your role:
- Offer hands-on support and assistance in the daily tasks as well as projects of the team/department
- Operational support function in the area of focus
- Exploring application of know-how gained in university
What we are looking for:
- Relevant completed undergraduate university degree;
- Nationals of EU Member States, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, or Ukraine;
- Excellent written and oral English.
Duration:
- 6 months, with potential extension for further 6 months
- Full-time work rhythm
ACER’s Graduate Programme
https://acer.europa.eu/the-agency/careers/graduate-programme
The Graduate programme offers a 1-year of first-hand experience in cutting-edge projects. Programme accelerates professional growth, by providing hands on work experience in an EU Agency under the guidance of experts.
There are no set starting dates, posts are filled on a rolling basis.
What is your role:
- Inflow recent academic insights; bridge with academia
- Challenge status-quo
- Conceptual, interdisciplinary, project-based
What we are looking for:
- Master degree graduates or PhD researchers from relevant fields;
- Nationals of EU Member States, Norway, Iceland, or Liechtenstein;
- Excellent written and oral English.
Duration:
- 1 year (flexible for PhD candidates)
- Flexible working schemes for PhD candidates
Successful candidates will join ACER’s diverse and multicultural team and contribute to cutting-edge projects that help shape Europe’s clean energy future. We believe these programmes offer exciting opportunities for students and graduates to kick-start their careers in energy regulation and make a meaningful impact on Europe’s energy landscape.