Research Assistant in the School of Transnational Governance

The EUI has an open vacancy for a
Research Assistant in the
Florence School of Transnational Governance
Florence, 27 October 2026
Reference: V/RA/STG/9/2026
Who we are The European University Institute (EUI) at a glance:
an international organisation set up in 1972;
a research university focusing exclusively on postgraduate, doctoral and post-doctoral studies, and advanced research;
located in the hills overlooking the city of Florence, Italy.
The Institute also hosts the Historical Archives of the European Union.
The Florence School of Transnational Governance (STG), founded in 2017 at the European UniversityInstitute, is a global hub for teaching, training, and research in governance beyond national borders. In thecradle of the Renaissance, we provide a dynamic platform where leaders from policymaking, business, civilsociety, media, and academia connect. We welcome independent minds, thinkers, and doers, offering worldclass expertise from leading scholars and policymakers. Committed to innovation and inclusivity, we equip future and current leaders with the tools to tackle today's most pressing global challenges. We believe publicpolicy should bring out the best in people.
Contract type Part-time (16/30, 21 hours/week)Length of contract 12 months, start date as soon as possible
This contract may be further renewed (several times and conditional to theavailability of funds), leading to an extension of the period of service up to a total of5 years, including the first contract period.
Salary indication andgrade Grade: Astac1b step 1The basic net monthly salary after taxes is approximately 1,560 Euro, plusallowances if applicable.
https://www.eui.eu/en/academic-units/school-of-transnational-governance
More information about conditions of employment is available here.
Place of work To be agreed with Project Director (salary simulation based on place of work
About the project The EUI Carbon Markets Hub was launched in 2023, leveraging expertise in theEU and UK ETS, CBAM, carbon credit markets, and approaches within Article 6 ofthe Paris Agreement, as well as lessons from the CDM under the Kyoto Protocoland CORSIA. Its priorities include developing carbon pricing as a centralcomponent of climate policies at all levels - national, regional, and global - exploringpotential interoperability and examining the emerging role of CDR credits.
Job description The Research Assistant will provide support to the Project Director and the team.

Main tasks include:
Conducting research on carbon pricing, carbon credit markets anddevelopments under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement;
Contributing to the organisation of high-level policy dialogues;
Contributing to the design and delivery of teaching and training.
Qualifications and experience Qualifications andExperience
Master of Arts in Economics, Political Sciences or a related field;
Demonstrable knowledge of carbon pricing, carbon markets, Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, multi-stakeholder initiatives on credit integrity.
Proven experience in contributing to policy relevant publications;
Proven experience in contributing to policy events.
Languages Excellent knowledge of English, both spoken and written (CEFR level: C1 orabove). Knowledge of other languages constitutes an advantage.
Deadline The closing date for applications is 18 November 2026 at midnight (Florencetime)
Contact details For more information contact Barry O'Connell (barry.oconnell@eui.eu)
http://www.eui.eu/ServicesAndAdmin/PersonnelService/Summary-of-Conditions-of-Employment-and-Benefits.aspx
https://www.eui.eu/research-hub?id=eui-carbon-markets-hub-1
https://www.cefrlevels.com/overview/index.html
Data ProtectionThe purpose of processing the data submitted by candidates is to manage their application in view of a possiblepre-selection and recruitment by the EUI. The information candidates provide in their application form is collectedfor the purpose of the selection procedure. The EUI will ensure that candidates' personal data are processed asrequired by its Data Protection Policy (President's Decision No. 10/2019 of 18 February 2019 regarding DataProtection at the EUI).
Equal opportunitiesThe European University Institute applies a policy of equal opportunities, which, in accordance with Article 1d ofits Staff Regulations, prohibits discrimination on any grounds such as sex, race, colour, ethnic or social origin, genetic features, language, religion or belief, political or any other opinion, membership of a nationalminority, property, birth, disability, age or sexual orientation.
http://www.eui.eu/ServicesAndAdmin/PersonnelService/Summary-of-Conditions-of-Employment-and-Benefits.aspx
https://www.eui.eu/research-hub?id=eui-carbon-markets-hub-1
https://www.cefrlevels.com/overview/index.html