Research Associate China Regional Transition

In a world disrupted by multiple crises, Agora works closely with like-minded partners to advance China’s clean energy transition agenda and foster international cooperation on pressing energy and climate issues. The challenges are significant, but so are the opportunities to impactful contributions. To further strengthen our team, we are seeking to hire a Beijing-based Research Associate China Regional Transition at the earliest possible start date.

为进一步壮大团队力量，现招聘一名中国地方转型项目咨询师。希望您能尽早加入我们的行列，共同推进这一重要使命。

Office location | 办公地点

Chaoyang District, Beijing / full-time

北京市朝阳区 / 全职

Job overview | 职位概述

作为博众智合中国地方能源转型项目的成员之一，该职位的重要工作内容包括：推动重点地区的能源转型，聚焦碳排放密集型行业的脱碳进程，以及确保能源转型过程中推进公正转型。该职位将与国内外利益相关方紧密合作，携手推动政策制定和实施，助力中国实现“双碳”目标，即2030年前实现碳排放达峰，2060年前实现碳中和。

Responsibility | 主要职责：

• Monitor and evaluate energy transition-related policies at the regional level.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research to identify and develop strategies for key provinces or cities to achieve early carbon peaking and maintain progress toward carbon neutrality.
• Track and evaluate regional policies focused on ensuring a fair and just transition in the phasing down of fossil fuel production and consumption in China and other countries.
• Conduct comparative research and organize multilateral activities and events involving diverse stakeholders, in order to foster exchanges and collaborations between China and European/international partners at the regional level.
• Translate international experiences and lessons into actionable policy solutions tailored to China’s unique national circumstances.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary research projects in close collaboration with colleagues across different programmes (e.g., clean power system transformation, industrial decarbonization) and strategic partners based in Berlin, Bangkok, Brussels, and other locations.
• Support the development and strengthening of partnerships with both domestic and international network partners.
• Actively engage in networking efforts to expand collaborative opportunities.
• Assist in the development and submission of funding proposals and deliverables to support programme goals and the long-term organizational vision.
• 追踪并分析地方层面的能源转型政策。
• 开展定量与定性研究，识别和制定相应策略，以帮助重点省份或城市尽早实现碳达峰，并持续推进碳中和进程。
• 追踪并分析地方层面公正转型政策，以推动中国及其他国家在逐步削减化石燃料生产和消费过程中实现公正转型。
• 开展比较研究、组织多边利益相关方参与的活动与会议，促进中国与欧洲/国际合作伙伴在区域层面的交流与合作。
• 将国际经验与教训转化为切实可行的政策解决方案，为地区量身定制适应中国国情的政策。
• 与来自跨领域/项目（如电力、工业等）的同事以及来自柏林、曼谷、布鲁塞尔等地区的战略合作伙伴紧密合作，共同推动跨学科的综合研究项目。
• 加强与国内外合作伙伴的关系，拓展合作机会。
• 协助筹备项目资金申请与结项材料，以支持项目发展目标和本单位愿景。

What we offer | 我们提供：

• The opportunity to work as part of a highly motivated and professional team
• driving impactful change.
• Collaboration with colleagues and experts from diverse countries, fostering international professional relationships.
• Opportunities for career growth and position advancement within the organization.
• A competitive salary package, including mandatory and supplemental employee benefits, along with generous annual leave aligned with German standards.
• 与专业且热情洋溢的团队协同工作的机会。
• 与来自多个国家的同事和专家合作交流的机会。
• 本单位内部的职业发展路径及晋升机会。
• 具有竞争力的薪资待遇、法定与附加的员工福利，以及德国标准相当的年假制度。

What we are looking for | 我们希望您：

• A master’s degree or higher in climate, energy, environment, public policy, economics, political science, or a related field.
• At least 3 years’ experience in research or consulting related to energy and climate policies.
• Proven expertise in energy and climate policies in China and Europe, with strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
• Experience in economic modeling and/or green/transition financing is a plus.
• Analytical experience in energy transition at the regional level, with a deep understanding of policies in at least one Chinese province, is a plus.
• Familiarity with just transition policies is an added advantage.
• Exceptional multitasking and prioritization skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills in both oral and written Chinese and English; knowledge of German is a plus.
• A proven track record of building and managing relationships with partners and funders.
• Experience working in multicultural and interdisciplinary contexts is preferred.
• A collaborative team player who demonstrates high levels of performance, accountability and a proactive approach to challenges.
• 拥有气候、能源、环境、公共政策、经济学、政治学或相关领域的硕士及以上学历。
• 至少3年能源和气候政策相关的研究或咨询经验。
• 具备对中国和欧洲能源及气候政策的专业理解，具备出色的定量与定性分析能力。
• 具备经济建模或绿色/转型金融经验者优先。
• 具备地方层面能源转型的研究经验，对中国至少一个省的相关政策有深入了解者优先。
• 熟悉公正转型政策者优先。
• 能够高效处理多项任务，在规定时间内保质保量完成工作。
• 精通中文、英文（口语及书面），德语流利者优先。
• 具备建立和管理合作伙伴及出资方关系的工作经验。
• 拥有跨文化、跨学科工作背景者优先。
• 具备良好的团队合作精神，工作效率高，责任感强，能够积极应对挑战。

How to apply | 如何申请：

Please apply by sending your application package to Mr. Li at zhipeng.li@agora-energy.com.

Please include

• A letter of motivation in English,
• your bilingual CV in English and in Chinese,
• your writing samples (e.g., policy briefs, project reports, research articles, and etc.) if available,
• and please indicate your income (pre-tax salaries) expectations as well as your earliest possible starting date.

For reasons of objectivity, we kindly ask you not to include any portrait (personal photo) in your application package.

Finally, in the subject line of the application email, please clearly indicate both your full name (Chinese name and English name if you have one) and the specific position you are applying for.

English language skills will be tested during the interview process. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit the application package at your earliest convenience by February 16 2025. Should you have any questions, please contact us at the above email address.

To download the job description, please use this link: https://chinacloud.agora-energy.org/s/CMEHjMp6TgiB7k7

请将您的申请材料发送至李先生的邮箱：zhipeng.li@agora-energy.com

邮件中请包括

• 一封英文自荐信
• 个人简历（中英文各一份）
• 相关作品集（如有，例如政策简报、项目报告、研究文章等)
• 注明个人预期薪资（税前）以及最早到岗时间

为保证公平客观，请不要在申请材料中附上个人照片。

请在邮件主题中注明您的姓名（如有英文名，请同时注明）及申请的具体职位。

面试过程中将进行英语能力测试。请有意者于2025年2月16日前尽早提交申请材料。如有任何问题，请通过上述邮箱与我们联系。

请通过以下链接下载任职要求：https://chinacloud.agora-energy.org/s/CMEHjMp6TgiB7k7

Please let us know in the email that the source of the information is the China Development Brief.