Early-Career Energy Analyst
Location: Remote
Application Deadline: 29 November 2026
Employment type: Part-time
Overview
The successful candidate will contribute to NEST Centre’s research on Russia’s energy sector, its role in global energy markets, and the broader implications of Russian policy for international energy security.
Responsibilities
- Conduct analysis on Russia’s energy sector, including oil, natural gas, electricity, and other relevant energy industries.
- Monitor developments in Russian energy policy, production, infrastructure, investment, and domestic energy markets.
- Monitor Russia’s relations with international partners, including bilateral and multilateral agreements, changes in trade flows, export markets, and supply chains.
- Assess how international sanctions, geopolitical developments, and energy transition policies affect Russia’s energy sector.
- Examine broader trends in global energy markets and their implications for Russia’s and international energy security.
- Prepare analytical articles, policy briefs, reports, and other research outputs.
Requirements
- A university degree in engineering, energy engineering, petroleum engineering, or another relevant technical field, combined with a solid understanding of economics and energy markets.
- Experience in working with quantitative data, official statistics, industry publications, and Russian-language primary sources.
- Previous research or professional experience related to Russia’s energy sector.
- Proficiency in Russian, including the ability to work independently with Russian-language sources.
- Strong written and spoken English (minimum B2).
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit:
- A CV in English.
- A cover letter outlining research interests and relevant experience.
Please send your CV and cover letter in English to job@nestcentre.org with the subject line: Energy_Specialist_Full Name