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Job Description

🧊 About Coolset Coolset is the ESG & supply chain platform for compliance-first teams. We help companies like Australian Gold and Karl Lagerfeld measure, manage, and improve their sustainability disclosures, simplifying complex regulations to enable real impact. Founded in 2022 and backed by a remarkable group of early-stage investors, we’re a fast-growing company of 20 ambitious engineers, designers, researchers, and commercial talent based in Amsterdam. 🛠️ Your role As a research Intern, you will sit at the intersection of regulatory research, product development, and knowledge sharing. You'll work closely with our research team to monitor and interpret sustainability regulations and frameworks, including CSRD, EU Taxonomy, EUDR, PPWR, and more, and help translate that knowledge into scalable features within our platform. Your work will directly support nearly 100 companies in understanding and acting on their sustainability obligations. Your responsibilities include: Product building: Support the development of sustainability framework features within our platform, working across internal no/low-code systems and multiple technologies to turn regulatory knowledge into a tangible product Regulatory research: Monitor and synthesise the latest developments across frameworks like the CSRD, EU Taxonomy, EUDR, and CBAM, keeping the team ahead of the curve Content creation: Produce high-quality written content, including sustainability white papers, articles, and platform materials that make complex topics accessible to our customers Thought leadership & knowledge sharing: Support the preparation of webinars and external events, and help share insights internally to keep the wider team informed AI & workflow optimisation: Actively explore and apply AI tools to improve research efficiency, content output, and day-to-day workflows across the team General support: Pitch in across the teams where needed, whether that's helping customer-facing teams with technical questions or contributing to new framework opportunities as they emerge 📖 Qualifications Currently enrolled in a relevant degree program (sustainability, environmental policy, law, economics, or similar) or recently graduated Currently based in or around Amsterdam Passionate about sustainability regulation and eager to drive real impact Strong analytical and research skills, with a sharp eye for detail A problem-solving mindset and the ability to learn new topics quickly and independently Comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-changing regulatory environments Great written and verbal communication skills in English Able to translate complex sustainability concepts into clear, accessible content A product-curious mindset and an interest in how research translates into software features are a big plus 🚀 Benefits €500 per month on a full-time basis Free daily vegetarian lunch with the team A unique opportunity to work at a high-growth, innovative start-up making a tangible environmental impact The chance to be an integral part of the research team, working directly on frameworks shaping the future of sustainability compliance 💬 Application process If this role resonates with you, please apply! Please keep in mind that we are looking for someone who is able to start in October. The application process consists of: A video/phone call with the research team A case study to assess your analytical and research approach A final conversation with our CEO If there's a match, we'll make an offer within 24 hours. Apply now!

Core Responsibilities

Research and synthesize sustainability regulations and frameworks, and help turn regulatory knowledge into platform features. Create accessible written content, support webinars and knowledge sharing, and explore AI tools to improve research and team workflows.

Requirements

Applicants must be enrolled in a relevant degree program or have recently graduated, and be based in or around Amsterdam. They should have strong analytical and research skills, communicate effectively in English, learn independently, and be able to explain complex sustainability concepts clearly.

Benefits

• Free Daily Vegetarian Lunch
• Opportunity to Work at a High-Growth, Innovative Startup
• Opportunity to Contribute to Environmental Impact
• Direct Work with the Research Team on Sustainability Compliance Frameworks