Junior Research Analyst - Agricultural Engineer

Farm Europe is a Brussels-based think tank specialized in European agricultural and food policies. We work to design, analyze, and promote policy solutions that reconcile economic sustainability and environmental performance in the European agricultural sector.

JOB DESCRIPTION :

Farm Europe is looking for an agronomist with strong analytical skills and a keen interest in EU agricultural and environmental policies. Your mission will be to analyze and concretely translate the implications of environmental policy and regulatory developments (Carbon, Water, Bioeconomy, etc.) for the agricultural sector. You will work closely with a colleague specialized in political and legislative monitoring. At the heart of European debates on agricultural environmental and climate dynamics, you will directly contribute to shaping reflections on the future of European agriculture.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Ensure the link between political/legislative monitoring and impact assessments, in close collaboration with colleagues in charge of institutional files.
• Collect, structure, and analyze environmental and agricultural data.
• Contribute, based on your analyses, to drafting reports and policy papers aimed at informing or shaping ongoing European policy orientations and legislative reforms.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly and translate complex analyses into accessible messages for European decision-makers and the agricultural sector.

REQUIRED SKILLS :

• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Solid understanding of technical agronomic concepts (soils, carbon cycles, etc.).
• Good knowledge of European agri-environmental policies (Green Deal, Carbon Farming, ETS, etc.).
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Good command of English (spoken and written).
• Autonomy, versatility, initiative, and teamwork.

Location: Brussels

Education: Master’s degree (Agricultural Engineering or equivalent)

Contract type: 6-month CIP or CDD depending on profile (possibility of extension to permanent).

Salary: To be negotiated based on profile and experience.

Start date: Late 2025 / Early 2026

Email: morgane.schnoller@farm-europe.eu

File to be send before the 24 October 2025, with CV and short personal application letter related to the motivation to work in relation to agriculture policy.