R&D professional energy and climate strategy

Job content

• As a researcher you offer scientific advise to industry and policy makers on the development of their long-term energy and climate strategy.
• You will participate in model development, scenario analysis, and scientific reporting on techno-economic optimisation models (ex. VEDA-TIMES) as well as simulation models.
• Key areas of research are energy efficiency, electrification, ‘Power-to-x’, ‘carbon capture storage and utilization’ and infrastructure development to reach net-zero-carbon emissions.
• You will continuously expand your knowledge and expertise of energy strategy and models by means of scientific literature, courses and on-the job experience.
• Research is mostly carried out in a team and occasionally individually.
• You contribute to the long term scientific relevance of the organisation by identifying new routes of model development, exploring new research opportunities and writing client offers and research proposals.
• Above all you help envision the role of innovative technologies in the energy system for the day after tomorrow!

QUALIFICATION

• You hold at a minimum a Master’s degree in exact sciences or engineering and have at least a few years of work experience.
• You are passionate about the role of technology in energy and climate strategy, and have the required expertise to approach challenges from a systemic (quantitative) perspective.
• You are familiar with analysing and interpreting statistical data sets.
• You are willing to quickly accrue the required expertise in technical and economic aspects of energy technologies.
• Knowledge of energy system models (like VEDA-TIMES) and experience with consultative assignments for authorities and/or industry are a plus.
• You can clearly communicate research conclusions in verbal and written format and you have a good knowledge of the English language.

OFFER

• A competitive salary
• A range of benefits including allowances, insurances, adjustable holiday package
• Flexible working hours and workplace
• Innovation is our core asset, therefore it goes without saying that we give our employees the opportunity to undertake additional training and keep up to date in their field of expertise
• The chance to be part of an organisation with an international reputation, known for its advanced technological research and scientific consultancy
• The possibility to actively contribute towards sustainable developments at local, national and global level