Research Assistant (m/f/d) - Electricity Market Modeling and Demand-Side Flexibility

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Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: The position is located in the Competence Centre Energy Technologies and Energy Systems and is searching for a student at the earliest possible date. What you will do

• Assist in the development of an agent-based electricity market simulation model.
• Contribute to research and model demand-side flexibility of the emerging technologies.
• Support the conceptual development of demand-side energy services for the residential sector.
• Conduct thorough and systematic literature reviews.
• Perform data processing and analysis for related projects. What you bring to the table
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Masters program in renewable energy, computer science, engineering, economics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in programming languages, with a strong preference for Python. Familiarity with XML is a plus.
• Knowledge of scientific writing.
• Basic knowledge of electricity markets or energy system modeling.
• Strong interest in working with data and topics related to the energy transition and the economics of decarbonising the energy sector.
• Self-motivated with an independent working style, while also being a collaborative team player.

Excellent written and spoken English skills. What you can expect

• Interdisciplinarity: Employees from a wide range of disciplines work together in our project teams. In this way, different approaches, ways of thinking and methods are brought in and our projects are handled in an interdisciplinary manner.
• Working in a team: With us, you work independently in motivated teams. Our flat management hierarchy supports the independent work of our employees.
• Development and advancement opportunities, which may also lead to a thesis.
• Flexibility: Fraunhofer ISI offers flexible working hours that are tailored to study requirements.

Equal opportunities and diversity: Different experiences drive creative ideas and concepts and thus innovation. Diversity is therefore an enrichment for working at Fraunhofer. Our teams are made up of as many different genders, ages, cultures and disciplines as possible

The weekly working time is agreed. We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Remuneration according to the general works agreement for employing assistant staff.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you! Mr. Manish Khanra

• 49 721 6809-582

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