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Science Associate Water, Soil and Waste Jobs in Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium at Concawe
Title: Science Associate Water, Soil and Waste
Company: Concawe
Location: Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium
Type of contract: Permanent
Start: June 2024
Application deadline: 10 May 2024
The position is based in Brussels (Belgium)
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Who are we?
· Concawe is a division of the European Fuel Manufacturers Association, based in Brussels and representing the interests of 40 companies manufacturing fuels in the EU. It has the mission is to conduct research programmes to provide impartial scientific information in order to improve scientific understanding of the environmental health, and safety aspects of both fuels’ manufacturing and the distribution and sustainable use of fuels.
· Concawe, with the help of multiple experts from Member Companies, brings together great expertise in several key disciplines, including toxicology, exposure assessment and occupational health. We recognise that the potential solutions to the complex challenges of the 21st century require the combined efforts of many parties. Concawe is thus engaged in a wide range of partnerships and maintains contacts with other industry sector associations, as well as international organisations.
What do we offer?
Individual training program, technology and professional skills development
Responsibility and autonomy in your area of expertise
A global view and concrete involvement on industry and societal challenges
International and dynamic multicultural environment
Competitive salary package complemented with fringe benefits
Enhanced work life balance (working from home, sliding working hours system etc.)
What do we expect from you?
· The role of the Science Associate combines general duties with responsibilities specific to Concawe’s work programme on the topics of water, soil and waste and innovative research projects in diverse areas related to these topics.
· Our water, soil and waste work programme focus on improved sustainability, circularity and risk management of water, soil and waste activities of the fuel manufacturing sector, as well as on development of methodologies (incl. ecological risk screening techniques) and maintenance of databases to support EU legislation and initiatives. Furthermore, it works towards understanding the possible pressures on water, land and waste management with transition to a low carbon and circular economy.
· The Science Associate (SA) is accountable to the Science Executive Water, Soil and Waste of Concawe.
What would be your activities?
General duties
· Support the development and implementation of the annual technical research plan as agreed with the Water, Soil and Waste Management Group (WSWMG) and the Science Director.
· Collaboratively develop the scope, review proposals and manage projects (including cost control) related to the specific research areas.
· Support the design, conducting and monitoring of studies aimed at fulfilling the Concawe water, soil and waste work programme. These studies may directly result from European Commission legislative proposals or Implementing Decisions, or aimed at improving the knowledge of the sector in the topics of water, soil or waste.
· Support the Science Executive and Chair of the Concawe WSWMG and associated expert subgroups/task forces in the execution of their responsibilities.
· Comply with and ensure implementation of the governance rules of the Association.
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