Job Description

About EIT RawMaterials

As the world moves towards a greener future, the demand for raw materials—minerals and metals—is set to increase immensely over the next three decades. Europe faces a critical challenge in securing a stable supply of these essential resources. This challenge is where EIT RawMaterials steps in.

EIT RawMaterials is at the forefront of driving innovation and sustainability in the raw materials sector. As an Innovation Community within the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), we collaborate with over 300 partners across industry, academia, and research institutes.Together, we forge dynamic, long-term partnerships to develop innovative solutions that meet Europe's growing demand for raw materials

Position

About the role

Within the EU–Australia Partnership project on sustainable critical and strategic minerals, we are looking for a Market Analyst (m/f/d) to support evidence-based decision-making across the project by providing high-quality market, trade, and investment intelligence related to critical and strategic minerals. The role is essential to underpin project evaluation, investor engagement, and policy recommendations.

Key responsibilities

1. Collect, analyse, and interpret market, trade, and investment data and funding opportunities related to critical and strategic minerals

1. Support the development of intelligence reports on: Supply chains and market dynamics, Investment trends and risks, EU–Australia comparative advantages

2. Contribute analytical inputs to project evaluations and investment-readiness assessments

3. Monitor geopolitical, regulatory, and ESG-related developments affecting critical minerals markets

4. Support the preparation of briefings and analytical notes for EU institutions and project stakeholders

5. Contribute to recommendations for the EU–Australia Roadmap

6. Ensure data quality, consistency, and clear visualisation of findings

Requirements

• University degree in economics, finance, data analysis, international trade, geosciences or a related field

• 3–6 years of experience in market analysis, policy analysis, or investment intelligence

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; ability to synthesise complex datasets

• Knowledge of raw materials, energy transition, or industrial value chains is a strong asset

• Experience working with international datasets (trade, investment, ESG indicators)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

• Ability to work independently in a fast‑moving, international project environment

Other information

Additional Information & Our Recruitment Process

• Commitment to Diversity EIT RawMaterials is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of background.

• Employment Type Temporary Position on a two-year contract with the possibility of extension.

• Position Location: Germany, Poland, Italy, Slovenia, Latvia, Finland, Greece, Hungary and Austria

The position will stay open until a successful candidate is chosen.

1. Application Review:Our team thoroughly reviews each application. Please make sure to submit your CV in English.

2. Initial Interview(30 minutes): Meet with the hiring manager and recruitment team.

3. Second Interview(60 minutes): Second interview with a presentation on a relevant topic to the hiring manager and the HR team.

4. Offer If successful, receive an offer to join our team.