We offer working with one of the largest energy utilities, in the context of modeling and planning of electricity and natural gas markets. The responsibilities will include collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of researchers, developing modeling and optimization tools for energy systems, as well as forecasting of prices and other energy assets.
Requirements:
The candidate must have a master's degree in engineering, computer science, physics, or mathematics. The ideal candidate should have a good understanding of the electricity and the natural gas markets, as well as a good command of programming with Matlab, R, Visual Basic and GAMS. Native Spanish, advanced English level, and very good academic record is also required.
It offers:
Annual full-time contract for the development of projects. Besides, the Research Assistant could take training activities. This modality allows the Research Assistant to establish a very close professional relationship with the companies with which he/she collaborates, thus nourishing his/her research with the experience accumulated during the projects. Although this modality does not necessarily require enrolling in any program, the Research Assistant can apply for a PhD after the first two years. The Research Assistant is hired each year for a maximum period of 6. If he or she is not enrolled in a PhD program the contract cannot exceed two years. The gross salary of the first year is € 25896 for 2023. In addition, the IIT covers 90% of the cost of training activities and the Research Assistant will have access to all the services offered by the University (Sports, Cultural Activities, Library, etc.).
Documents:
Curriculum vitae, academic record, cover letter and two recommendation letters.
