Organisation The European Gas Research Group (GERG – le Groupe Européen des Recherches
Gazières)
Role Master’s level internship, Brussels based (teleworking possible)
6 months, extension possible
Reports to GERG Secretary General
Starting From May 2021
About GERG:
The European Gas Research Group is a non-profit association, established in 1961 to promote
collaborative research between European gas industry companies. Today the association counts
33 members from 15 countries, for whom it provides a forum for discussion, technological
exchange and information dissemination. The GERG R&D projects focus on five strategic areas:
hydrogen, biomethane, methane emissions, LNG, and infrastructure & end-use. The projects are
initiated by the members or answer a demand from the European Commission.
More information on www.gerg.eu.
Placement objectives and role:
- Assist with the project management activities of a European project on hydrogen and
natural gas blending technology - Attendance at Working Groups and other meetings to gain overview of GERG workprogramme
- Attendance of ad-hoc meetings, for the most part in Brussels, both technical and policy
related and reporting back to the Secretariat and GERG membership - Administration and update of GERG communications including website, internal interfaces
with members, with the objective of improving the visibility of GERG as an Association - Preparation of meetings, communications, and reports as discussed with the Secretary
Knowledge, Experience & Technical Know How:
- Technical and scientific knowledge related to the energy system, ideally relating to gas
- An interest in policy related aspects of energy and communication of benefits of research
- Excellent communication skills, attention to detail
- Fluent in English and French, good drafting ability
- Strongly self-motivated with an ability to work with minimal direct guidance
Qualifications Required:
Master’s level or equivalent, ideally with a double background technical and energy economy +
strong communication skills
Main Interfaces:
- GERG Secretary
- Programme Committee Chairmen, and GERG president
- GERG Members representatives (technical experts from member companies)
- GERG partner organisations (Eurogas, Hydrogen Europe, Marcogaz, GIE, IGU, GasNaturally)
- European Commission and Parliament
To apply:
CV and cover letter to send to contact@gerg.eu.