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

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) currently operates 76 institutes and research units throughout Germany and is a leading applied research organization. Around 32 000 employees work with an annual research budget of 3.4 billion euros.

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft(www.fraunhofer.de) currently operates 76 institutes and research facilities in Germany and is one of the leading organizations for application-oriented research. Around 32,000 employees work on the annual research volume of 3.4 billion euros.

The Fraunhofer ISI in Karlsruhe is a globally recognized center of excellence in innovation research. Through the different focal points of our seven Competence Centers, we work on central issues of innovation dynamics and system transformation from an interdisciplinary and holistic perspective. The Institute offers unique opportunities for the application and development of new approaches in innovation research. It has close links to numerous universities and research institutions in Germany and abroad. Thanks to our leading position in theory- and evidence-based consulting, our employees have unique access to national and international stakeholders in politics and business.

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 Master’s 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

manish.khanra@isi.fraunhofer.de

Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI

www.isi.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 72553 Application Deadline: 12/04/2024

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