Internship | EERA JP EEIP

We are looking for a trainee to help the EERA Joint Programme Energy Efficiency in Industrial Processes (EEIP). EERA, the European Energy Research Alliance is the largest energy research community in Europe. It is a membership-based, non-profit association and brings together 250 universities and public research centers in 30 countries. To organise work within the association and realise its strategy, EERA operates 18 joint research programmes. EERA's joint research programmes cover the whole range of low-carbon technologies as well as systemic and cross-cutting topics. Within EERA, TNO is the coordinator of the Joint Programme EEIP. The goal for 2025 is to update the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) of the JP EEIP. Communication and dissemination of the JP is now done via our own website (Energy Efficiency in Industrial Processes - Home (eera-eeip.eu)) and EERA newsletters. To help us with the SRIA and the communication of the JP we are looking for a trainee.

In collaboration with the coordinator and with input from the JP members, you will take the lead in preparing the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda of the EERA Joint programme Energy Efficiency in Industrial Processes, including a plan to strengthen the JP. The SRIA should represent the consensus of EERA JP members of a global view to address the challenges of Energy & Environment policies from a research and innovation perspective, with the overall objective to accelerate the SET-Plan priorities and actions in order to contribute to decarbonise the industry. Next to this you will be working on a communication plan together with the EERA secretariat and the release of the JP EEIP newsletters. Furthermore you will help organising events such as joint workshops with other JP’s.

• You have a broad range of interests and a knowledge base.
• You have strong communication skills. This enables you to connect with the coordinator and the members of the JP.
• Good knowledge of the English language.
• This job is a good fit with an education in the field of communication.

You want an internship opportunity on the precursor of your career; an internship gives you an opportunity to take a good look at your prospective future employer. TNO goes a step further. It’s not just looking that interests us; you and your knowledge are essential to our innovation. That’s why we attach a great deal of value to your personal and professional development. You will, of course, be properly supervised during your work placement and be given the scope for you to get the best out of yourself. Furthermore, we provide:

• A highly professional, innovative internship environment, within a team of top experts.
• A suitable internship allowance (615 euro for wo-, hbo- and mbo-students, for a full-time internship).
• Possibility of eight hours of free leave per internship month (for a full-time internship).
• A free membership of Jong TNO, where you can meet other TNO professionals and join several activities, such as sports activities, (work-related) courses or the yearly ski-trip.
• Use of a laptop.
• An allowance for travel expenses in case you don’t receive an OV-card.

At TNO, we innovate for a healthier, safer and more sustainable life. And for a strong economy. Since 1932, we have been making knowledge and technology available for the common good. We find each other in wonder and ingenuity. We are driven to push boundaries. There is all the space and support for your talent and ambition. You work with people who will challenge you: who inspire you and want to learn from you. Our state-of-the-art facilities are there to realize your vision. What you do at TNO matters: impact makes the difference. Because with every innovation you contribute to tomorrow’s world. Read more about TNO as an employer.

At TNO we encourage an inclusive work environment, where you can be yourself. Whatever your story and whatever unique qualities you bring to the table. It is by combining our unique strengths and perspectives that we are able to develop innovations that make a real difference in society. Want to know more? Read what steps we are taking in the area of diversity and inclusion.

After the first CV selection, the application process will be conducted by the concerning department. TNO will provide a suitable internship agreement. If you have any questions about this vacancy, you can contact the contact person mentioned below.

Important to be aware of before applying:

• Before the start of the internship, the internship agreement from TNO needs to be signed. For students at a college or university based in the Netherlands, TNO uses the UNL-template (supplemented with a number of specific agreements from TNO). For students of foreign and MBO educational institutions, the TNO internship agreement applies. TNO does not sign any other internship agreements.
• Before the start of the internship, the educational institution will need to confirm in writing that:
  • 1) you are enrolled at the educational institution during the internship, and;
  • 2) the internship takes place as part of the programme of the study.
• The confirmation of educational institution takes place by signing the UNL template or forms prepared by TNO.
• Interns at TNO must be in possession of a Dutch residential address at the start of the internship. Performance of internship activities from abroad is not possible.