Archived jobs

  • Researcher.

    The Energy Policy and modelling Group at University College Cork is hiring a research fellow for the ClimEnergise project. The role focuses on addressing challenges from increasing climate variability in Ireland’s energy transition. The candidate will develop a modelling framework that translates climate signals into cost-optimal, operationally feasible investment decisions. To apply, please visit the UCC Job Vacancies, search ClimEnergise in Keywords. Project details are available here.

  • A Senior Researcher Position in the Energy Systems Analysis department at IFE. Join us in shaping the energy systems of the future. IFE’s Energy Systems Analysis department is looking for a new senior researcher to strengthen our team. Our mission is to develop and analyze sustainable energy scenarios, support strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and assess technology choices, energy carriers, and system-wide impacts across the full energy value chain. More information is available here.
  • Postdoc/Senior Postdoc Researcher Position at the Energy Policy and Modelling Group, University College Cork. The Energy Policy and Modelling Group at University College Cork is seeking an energy system analysts (Postdoc researchers). The project explores how global energy security issues and critical material supply disruptions affect Ireland’s energy transition. More information (search SHIELD in Keywords): here
  • 2 Postdoc/Senior Postdoc Researchers at the Energy Policy and Modelling Group, University College Cork. The Energy Policy and Modelling Group at University College Cork is seeking two energy system analysts (Postdoc researchers). These roles involve high-impact analysis of external shocks to the energy decarbonisation pathway. More information (search SHIELD in Keywords): here
  • Postdoc Position at Chalmers. Postdoc in Modelling cities and buildings in the integrated energy system in Chalmers. More information is available here.
  • A position for PhD student on modelling new ways of operating hydro power in a national context at the Luleå University of Technology (LTU) in Sweden. The TIMES modelling group at LTU has an open PhD position, full salary and social costs covered. Applications from students with modelling experience are highly appreciated! More information is available here.
  • Full-time energy system modeler job at ESMIA. ESMIA is looking for a candidate with TIMES modelling expertise (or a strong motivation to learn) that will be based in Grenoble (France). More information is available here.
  • Job Position at PSI: Energy system modelling on a European level. The job involves conducting energy research, developing the European TIMES energy systems models, performing policy impact analyses, and supervising Master and PhD students. The ideal candidate should have a PhD in engineering or energy/environmental science, experience in TIMES or in energy economic modelling and optimization tools, proficiency in programming languages, and excellent communication skills. More information is available here.
  • Job Position at EECA. EECA New Zealand is looking for an experienced TIMES modeller to help us design, build and analyse the next version of TIMES-NZ. We would be open to assisting the right candidate to relocate, or work partly remotely from in a nearby timezone. More information is available here.
  • Senior R&D Energy and Climate Strategy – Modelling. Open position for a Senior R&D Energy and Climate Strategy – Modelling at VITO-EnergyVille, Belgium. More information is available here.
  • R&D Energy & Climate Modelling. Open position for a R&D Energy and Climate Modelling at VITO-EnergyVille, Belgium. More information is available here.
  • IFE’s department for Energy Systems Analysis (in Norway) is continuing to grow and we are looking for new colleagues. The goal and purpose of our work is to develop and analyze energy scenarios, develop strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, analyze the composition of energy carriers and analyze possible future technology choices and energy-efficient solutions. We focus on the effect of technology learning, new technologies, behavior aspects, flexibility solutions, new energy carriers, energy storage, sector coupling, and political measures for the value chain of the energy system. More information is available here.
  • PSI is recruiting a Group Head in Energy Economics. The Laboratory for Energy Systems Analysis (LEA) of Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) is recruiting a Group Head in Energy Economics. More information is available here.
  • PSI is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher. PSI is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to work on a mobility project INTERCHARGE – Secure Integration of the Future E-mobility Charging Infrastructure with the Electricity Grid. More information is available here.
  • Argonne National Laboratory looks to hire an Energy Systems Engineer. Argonne National Laboratory looks to hire an Energy Systems Engineer with experience in the use of TIMES/VEDA to support technical, economic, and environmental analyses. In support of Argonne’s Global Energy Solutions Program, perform data analysis and conduct research related to a wide range of topic areas including analysis of energy and power systems, decarbonization assessment, renewable energy and energy storage integration, and evaluation of other demand- and supply-side energy technologies. For further details and a link to apply, please see here.
  • The CarMa Chair of IFPEN is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher. The CarMa Chair of IFPEN is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher that can further contribute to the modeling of the energy intensive industry in the TIMES-EU IFPEN. For further details, please see here.
  • A position for a new PhD student on the Integrated Assessment Modelling at the Paul Scherrer Institute in Switzerland. The Paul Scherrer Institute in Switzerland looks for a new PhD student on Integrated Assessment Modelling to perform cutting-edge research related to international climate change mitigation effects in a techno-economic context. For further details and the link to the application portal, please see here.
  • A position for PhD student on the Co-simulation of the energy and social systems at the Paul Scherrer Institute in Switzerland. The Paul Scherrer Institute in Switzerland welcomes applications from interested candidates from the ETSAP community for the position of a PhD student on the Co-simulation of the energy and social systems for the transition to a zero-carbon economy. Applications of students with first modelling experiences are highly appreciated! For more details see here.
    The PhD position will be connected to ETH Zürich as doctorate awarding organisation. The application is possible until 25 June.
  • A position for Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Department of Technology Systems (ITS) of the University of Oslo (UiO). A Postdoctoral Research Fellow position is available in the Energy Systems Section, at the Department of Technology Systems (ITS) of the University of Oslo (UiO). The working place is the UiO Kjeller Campus. For more details see here.
  • Postdoctoral Fellowship in Energy and Power Systems Modelling, Electrical Engineering Department, University of Cape Town, South Africa. DSI/NRF-SASOL Research Chair in Energy and Power System Modelling hosted in the Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Cape Town, South Africa is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Energy and Power Systems Modelling. The major focus areas are grid modelling, renewable energy systems and grid integration of distributed generation. Please check out the advert below:
    Advert: Postdoctoral Fellowship in Energy and Power Systems Modelling. Postdoc Notice Board is available here. Please send the application documents as a single PDF to Sunetra Chowdhury before closing date of 19 May 2023. 
  • A position for Energy Modeller at the International Energy Agency. The International Energy Agency has currently a job opening for an energy modeller in the team working on the Global Energy Climate Model. The application period ends on March 19. For more details see here.
  • Research Fellow in Hydrogen Systems at University College London. Developing global and national hydrogen and air quality scenarios in conjunction with the air quality modelling team at Imperial College as part of the NERC-funded COSH-AIR project. 18 months at the outset but very likely to be extended using funding from two new hydrogen centres to up to 5 years. Closing date: 5 February 2023. For more details see here.
  • UCC’s Energy Policy and Modelling Group is seeking to appoint three energy systems modelling researchers to work on the CAPACITY project, to help develop tools to contribute directly to the evidence base for Irish energy and climate policy.  All positions are for four years in the first instance. Research fellow (with particular expertise in energy systems optimisation modelling, using the TIMES model). For more details see here. Postdoctoral/Senior Postdoctoral researcher in energy systems modelling. For more details see here. Postdoctoral researcher in energy systems modelling. For more details see here. Deadline: February 17th, 2023
  • Postdoc/Senior Postdoc and funded PhD position in University College Cork. Postdoc/Senior Postdoc (3 year) and funded PhD position (4 year) in University College Cork, Ireland SELFS (Sustainable integrated pathways for carbon-negative Energy, Land and Food Systems). Postdoc/Senior Postdoc (closing date, Feb 3rd): For more details see here and PhD (closing date, Jan 27th): For more details see here.
  • Two positions for Assistant Researcher on Circular Economy & TIMES modelling. LNEG – National Energy and Geology Laboratory Portugal is recruiting 2 PhD researchers (3 years position) to integrate circular economy into TIMES – deadline 03 Feb. For more details see here and here.
  • PhD position Closing data gaps for long-term energy modelling in the context of climate policy support in Mozambique. VITO – EnergyVille is looking for PhD candidates from Mozambique on the topic of data science and energy system modelling. The PhD program is carried out as a collaboration between Universidade Eduardo Mondlane, Hasselt University and VITO-EnergyVille. For more details see here.
  • Postdoctoral Research Associate – Mobility and Energy Transitions Analysis. The ‘Mobility and Energy Transitions Analysis’ (META) Group at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), is looking to hire postdocs in the following areas: (1) Transportation-Energy Modeling (2) Integrated Energy Systems Modeling. For more details see here.
    Depending on the pool of candidates, it is very possible that we will hire multiple postdocs under this same announcement, either a Transportation-Energy Modeler or an Integrated Energy Systems Modeler, or both. Successful candidates should expect to work closely Shawn Ou, and numerous other ORNL and non-ORNL scientists and practitioners throughout the US and world. Interested candidates can contact David L McCollum.
  • Assistant Researcher in Energy System Modelling. NOVA School of Science and Technology (Lisbon) is recruiting an energy systems modeller to join the HORIZON Project CIRCOMOD and contribute to the development of circular economy–energy system modelling with TIMES. Deadline 28th October 2022. For more details see here.
  • Energy Systems Modellers in Columbia University in New York at the Center on Global Energy Policy. We are looking for a Senior TIMES energy systems modelling expert and postdoctoral energy systems modellers with Industry, Transport, Buildings AND/OR Supply sector experience. For more details see here.
  • Post-Doctoral position in PSI. The Paul Scherrer Institute in Switzerland welcomes applications from interested candidates from the ETSAP community for the position of a PostDoc on high-resolution energy systems modelling. Applications of PhDs with corresponding TIMES experiences are highly appreciated! For more details see here.
  • Professor/Associate Professor in Renewable Energy .The Norwegian University of Life Sciences at Ås outside Oslo is hiring a Professor / Associate Professor in Energy Systems with a focus on renewable energy. For more details see here.
  • Research Associate in Whole Systems Modelling. Imperial College London, a global top-ten university, is recruiting a post-doctoral energy systems modeller to join a high impact project on Climate Compatible Growth, and contribute to a leading open source agent-based energy systems modelling development. For more details see here. Closing date is 11th September 2022
  • Project Assistant in IIT Roorkee. IIT Roorkee is recruiting a project assistant to work with TIMES India model for analysing electrification scenarios. For more details see here.
  • Pre-Doctoral position in CIEMAT. CIEMAT has a pre-doctoral position available for a TIMES modeller for a 4 years contract. The topic of the thesis work will be related to green H2 and its modelling in TIMES-Spain. The deadline for applications is 2nd August. For more details see here.
  • Assistant Researcher Circular Economy & TIMES modelling. LNEG – National Energy and Geology Laboratory Portugal is recruiting a researcher (4 years position) to integrate circular economy into TIMES – deadline 13th july. For more details see here.
  • Associate Professor in Renewable Energy Systems. The University of Oslo is hiring an Associate Professor in Energy Systems Modelling with a focus on renewable energy. For more details see here.
  • Post-Doctoral Fellowship on Scottish TIMES energy system modelling. Post-Doctoral Fellowship on Scottish TIMES energy system modelling commissioned by ClimateXChange, Scotland’s Centre of Expertise on Climate Change. For more details see here.
  • Group Leader, Mobility and Energy Transitions Analysis. Oak Ridge National Laboratory is looking to hire a senior researcher to lead the Mobility and Energy Transitions Analysis Group (META). For more details see here.
  • Senior R&D Professional Energy and Climate Strategy – Modelling. VITO, the Flemish Institute for Technological Research located in Belgium, is hiring a senior TIMES/VEDA modeler to strengthen our international team of energy system modelers. For more details see here.
  • Energy Specialist. Saudi Aramco is looking to hire an energy specialist, who has experience with the TIMES energy model. For more details see here.
  • Associate Professional – Clean Energy Transition Scenarios. IRENA has two job openings for Associate Professionals on Clean Energy Transition Scenarios. The vacancy announcement is available here.
  • Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden, is recruiting 11 highly motivated Assistant Professors across broad research fields to join our quest for a sustainable future! We seek creative individuals who want to develop as independent research leaders and have a genuine interest in teaching and collaborating. We encourage interested candidates to submit an application with a research plan describing how to Change the world your way. Our offer includes: a four-year tenure-track position at Chalmers University of Technology, a generous start up package, a leadership programme, a relocation package. Find more information about this unique opportunity at here. Applications are accepted until 31 January 2022.
  • Research Scientist/Engineer – Energy and Economic Modelling at CSIRO. Open position for Senior Research Scientist/Engineer – Energy and Economic Modelling at CSIRO, Newcastle. For more details see here.
  • Techno Economic Lead at CSIRO. Open position for Techno Economic Lead at CSIRO, Newcastle. For more details see here.
  • R&D Professional Energy and Climate Strategy. VITO, the Flemish Institute for Technological Research located in Belgium, is hiring a TIMES/VEDA modeler to strengthen our international team of energy system modelers. For more details see here.
  • Senior Analyst at Rhodium Group. Rhodium Group, an independent research firm based in the United States, is looking to hire an experienced TIMES/VEDA energy modeler. For more details see here.
  • Research Assistant/Associate at Imperial College London. Exciting opportunity to join a systems modelling team at Imperial College London. Within the new Climate Compatible Growth project, you will be co-creating national models, global green grids models and associated policy-relevant insights around the world. For more details see here.
  • Energy Systems Modellers and Data Science Graduates at Columbia University. Open position for a Staff Associate III at Columbia University, New York. For more details see here.
  • Junior Researcher Energy System Modelling in TNO, Amsterdam. Contributing to the development of long-term energy system scenarios. For more details see: here.
  • The Energy Economics Group at PSI has opened a new PhD position for TIMES modelling. Efficient Swiss climate and energy policies towards net-zero emissions within a European context. For more details see: here.
  • Researcher position at IFE. IFE’s department for Renewable Energy Systems is continuing to grow and is now looking for a new researcher within the energy system analysis group. The research group uses models that include energy production, energy distribution, and technologies for energy demand. The purpose of the work is to develop and analyze energy scenarios, develop strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, analyze the composition of energy carriers and analyze possible future technology choices and energy efficiency solutions. The research group develop and use several types of mathematical models to increase the knowledge base related to the future energy system. We focus both on cost-efficient design and operation of local energy systems, as well as overall analyses with a societal perspective, covering the connection between different energy sectors. Our energy system models are developed in close collaboration with national authorities, industry and technology experts within research and academia. The TIMES modelling framework plays a central part of our activities. For more details see here. Application deadline: 03.01.2021. Information about the position, please contact: Kari Aamodt Espegren, Research leader.
  • Postdoc in Renewable Energy Systems Modelling. We are recruiting a 3-year Postdoc in Renewable Energy Systems Modelling at the University of Oslo, focusing on the region around a new telescope in the Atacama desert. This position is part of a Horizon 2020 Project with the European Space Observatory. For more details see here. Application deadline is December 15th, Salary NOK 526 000 – 608 200. Any questions, please get in touch with me: Marianne Zeyringer
  • Job opening: Junior Researcher Energy System Modelling in TNO
  • Open position for a Senior Energy Analyst – Renewable Energy Technologies at IEA. For more details see here.
  • Post Doc position in UCT. A postdoc position is being offered for an emerging scholar in Energy Systems analysis to join the Energy Systems Research Group at the university of Cape Town (ESRG), on its first analysis of pathways towards net-zero greenhouse gas emissions for South Africa. The analysis is to be carried out using an existing TIMES model of South Africa (SATIM). Given current travel and campus access restrictions this position will be held off-campus. Deadline: 16/10/2020. For more details see here.
  • The Energy System Analysis Unit of CIEMAT is looking for a researcher with experience in TIMES modelling to participate in the project of improving the Spanish TIMES model used for the National Energy and Climate Plan. This will be a one year contract. If you are interested in living in Madrid for one year and work on TIMES modelling please contact Yolanda Lechón, Energy System Analysis Unit, CIEMAT.
  • JRC Petten is recruiting an Energy Systems Analyst to work on climate neutral energy scenarios and bring key messages to shape EU policies. Deadline: 06/10/2020. For more details see here.
  • The Department of Chemical Engineering is seeking a motivated, erudite and well-spoken engineer or scientist to make a mark on the future of climate change. The post holder will work at the forefront of energy systems modelling, building and applying the analytical tools that underpin the key technology, policy and regulatory decisions that will make or break global efforts to mitigate climate change. They will work with leading thinkers on this crucial topic, within a project that has partners from across the EU and worldwide. For more details see here.
  • Open position at LTU, Sweden, for a PhD student in energy system analysis, modelling the energy transition to a sustainable and climate neutral society. Working with municipalities, governments and researchers around the world. Experience within energy system optimization modelling is a major benefit. Curiosity about the future and a passion for data is essential. For more details see here.
  • University College Cork is seeking an experienced energy systems modeller for a project closely tied to energy policy and modelling in Ireland. For more details see here.
  • Open position for a Senior Energy Modelling expert at IVL, Sweden. For more details see here.
  • Postdoc Position in GERAD on Modeling of combined heat and power generation in Canada. For more details see here.
  • Open position for a Senior Energy Analyst – Renewable Energy Technologies at IEA. For more details see here.
  • Open position at the MaREI Center, UCC, Ireland for a senior postdoc in energy system modeling. Experience with the TIMES model is a major benefit; Need passion for energy policy analysis. For more details see here.
  • Open position at Chalmers, Sweden: PhD or postdoc. Modelling in support of transitions of municipal energy systems. Details are available here or contact professor Erik Ahlgren.
  • A Research Assistant/Associate position is available in Energy and Integrated Assessment Modelling for Paris Agreement-related H2020 project at Imperial College London. Details are available here.
  • A renewable energy systems modeller position is available in the University of Oslo for a PhD. Any TIMES or other energy systems experience would be highly valuable. Details are available here.
  • The Imperial College London Grantham Institute is now recruiting to fill a 3-year postdoctoral research associate position, to support the work in a new Horizon 2020 project (Paris REINFORCE) looking at national and global low-carbon pathways, using integrated assessment and national energy modelling. Details are available here.
  • A new position at E4SMA S.r.l. in Turin (Italy) for an Energy System Modeler with VEDA-TIMES experience. For more details see here.
  • Post-doctoral position in power system modeling and Grid reliability at the Centre for Applied Mathematics of MINES ParisTech (Sophia Antipolis, France). For more details see here.
  • Vacancy for energy system modellers in VITO NV | EnergyVille. For more details see here.
  • There is an open PhD student position in Energy Systems Transitions – modeling of future heating at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden. For more details see here. Application deadline July 8, 2018
  • The Energy and Policy and Modelling Group in the MaREI Centre UCC, IRELAND, are hiring a number of research positions for an upcoming project, using the TIMES model framework to build new National multi-regional TIMES models for China and Ireland, as well as a new updated Global TIMES IAM in partnership with Tsinghua University and Peking University in Beijing, CHINA. The jobs ads are available at the following links: 1. Post Doctoral Researcher 2. PhD Researcher (Global Focus) 3. PhD Researcher (Irish Focus).
  • PSI has opened two new modelling positions, one Scientist on mobility modelling and one PhD position on digitalization.
  • Permanent faculty lecturing position in energy systems modelling at University College Cork, Ireland. Salary €63,987 – €82,273 – closing date May 15th 2018 at 12.00. For more details see here.
  • Several doctoral, post-doctoral and student assistant positions in energy system modeling and sustainable development research at PIK Potsdam: 1. Several Postdoctoral and PhD Researcher Positions 2. Student research assistant.
  • One post-doc fellowship on TIMES modeling is open at the CENSE – Centre for Environmental and Sustainability Research at Science and Technology College, NOVA University, Portugal. More information is available here.
  • Energy Modelling Position at the Grantham Institute, Imperial College, London.
    Research Associate in Mitigation Technologies. More information is available here.
  • 2 year industry funded senior post-doc position in energy systems modelling available in MaREI Centre at University College Cork. Deadline for application July 31 2017. Focus on scenarios on future of gas and biogas in Ireland. More information is available here.
  • 1 year industry funded research fellow position in energy systems modelling available in MaREI Centre at University College Cork. Deadline for application July 31 2017. Focus on energy scenario analyses to inform Ireland’s National Mitigation Plan. More information is available here.
  • IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute Ltd is looking for a project leader/researcher within the area of Sustainable Energy Systems, preferably with TIMES-experience. More information is available here.
  • Call for applications for Bangabandhu Chair Professor in Energy, at Asian Institute of Technology. Application details available here.
  • In the framework of the research project Eco-SESA, the University of Grenoble offers different job positions (PhD scholarship, post-doctorate positions, researcher). More information is available here.
  • Economics department of IFPEN Paris wants to hire an Energy Modeling Specialist. More information are available here.
  • PSI promotes a new fellowship programme based on Marie-Curie programme with a newly opened post-doc position scoping on energy modelling based on TIMES modelling. Specific topics will be elaborated jointly with PSI and the candidate and may refer to: 1) Advanced global energy systems analysis, or 2) Model-based assessment of emerging European energy markets. We are also open to other ideas! If you are interested to join PSI’s Energy Economics team, please contact Dr. Tom Kober. More information are available here.
  • IRENA is looking for a project lead in REMAP. More information is available here.
  • Paul Scherrer Institut /ETH Zurich has a new opening for Professor of Energy Systems Analysis. The Departments of Mechanical and Process Engineering and Information Technology and Electrical Engineering at ETH Zurich and the Paul Scherrer Institute invite applications for a joint professorship in Energy Systems Analysis. The new professor will act as Head of the Energy Systems Analysis Laboratory at PSI, in a joint appointment with ETH Zurich. The professorship will be associated with one of the above-mentioned departments and will contribute to the teaching of ETH Zurich. More information are available here.
  • Senior Researcher/Researcher in Energy System Analysis at Energy System Analysis Group, DTU Management Engineering, Technical University of Denmark. 1) Research: Development of methodologies and tools within energy system modelling. You will be one of our main responsible for developing ESY’s energy system modelling tools (Balmorel and TIMES), with a focus on renewable based energy systems and expanding the energy system models to cover new research areas. 2) Research-based public sector consultancy: Analysis of future energy systems on Global, European and national level to support decision makers, develop scenarios and give advice on analysis tools and solutions. 3) Innovation: New ways of looking at problems, unexpected combination of methods and utilize collaborative open source tools, keep up-to-date with valuable new methods and tools in context with open energy modelling, improve the existing by thinking different – come up with new ideas. More information are available here.
  • There is a new position for an energy system modeller at the Institute for Energy and Transport of the European Commission Joint Research Centre. A job description and details on the recruitment process can be found on the internet. More information is available here.
  • Job opportunity as Scientific/Technical Support Officer – Modelling Electricity Storage in Power Systems/Markets and its Market Valuation at the Institute for Energy and Transport (IET) of the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre, Petten/Netherlands. Candidates interested in the published position should introduce an application form through the JRC recruitment web site (and respond to the Call for expression of interest mentioned below, unless they are already on a Contract Agent reserve list). A recently launched “Call for expressions of interest: Researchers – Function group IV – COM/1/2015/GFIV – Research”. The call is open to all scientific domains and is aimed at candidates with: a) a level of education corresponding to completed university degree of at least three years and 5 years of professional experience in the relevant scientific field or b) a doctoral degree in the relevant scientific field. More information are available here.
  • There are several new positions as Scientific/Technical project officer at the Institute for Energy and Transport of the European Commission Joint Research Centre. The positions in Petten (The Netherlands) are as 1) Gas-Electricity Market specialist, 2) Power grid and market expert and 3) Smart grid specialisation analyst and the ones in Ispra (Italy) are 4) Power system adequacy and flexibility analyst, 5) Power distribution system specialist and 6) Power system static and dynamic modeller. In order to apply, candidates should both fill in a specific application on the JRC recruitment site and respond to the Call for expressions of interest: Researchers – Function group IV – COM/1/2015/GFIV – Research. More information is available here.
  • UCC – 2 year post-doc position – using TIMES and multi-criteria assessment to identify economic opportunities arising from the low carbon transition of the energy system. The application deadline is 30th September 2016.
  • University College London (UCL) are seeking to appoint a Research Associate (RA) in Energy Systems Modelling to undertake dedicated projects in energy modelling as part of an interdisciplinary modelling research team. The role will primarily work on the Whole Systems Energy Modelling Consortium (wholeSEM) and the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) which are respectively the UK’s academic hubs for energy modelling and for energy policy. The application deadline is 25th September 2016. More information are available here.
  • Postdoc position at Chalmers University, Sweden, on modelling of gas use in the transport sector. Application deadline July 31 2016. More information are available here.
  • The GCAM team at the Joint Global Change Research Institute has several positions open. More information are available here.
  • Post Doctorate Research Associate – Climate & Energy Integrated Modeling in the Joint Global Change Research Institute (JGCRI) of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory located at the University of Maryland in College Park.
  • Open Position at the Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI): Postdoctoral Fellow with focus on Electricity Market Modelling. Candidates interested are requested to submit their application by 31 May 2016 here.
  • Postdoc position in Amsterdam on the techno-economics of solar fuels.
  • VITO is looking for Junior R&D PROFESSIONAL on ENERGY AND CLIMATE STRATEGY.
    More information are available here
  • VITO is looking for an R&A Profesional in Energy and Climate Srategy.
    More information is available here
  • 3 post-doctoral positions available (2 senior post-docs, 1 post-doc) in the Energy Modelling and Policy Group. Closing date Nov 27.
  • Postdoctoral Position in urban energy systems modelling Postdoctoral Position in biogas modelling in the Department of Energy and Environment, Chalmers University.
    More information are available here.
  • Post-doctoral researcher at University College Cork to build a TRANSPORT_Ireland model and analyse mitigation options.
  • Job Opportunity – Research Associate in Energy Systems Modelling at UCL Energy Institute.
    More information are available here.
  • The Grantham Institute at Imperial College London (2nd best university in the world according to QS) is recruiting a modeller. More information are available here.
  • Vacancy notice on a job opportunity as Scientific / Technical Project Officer – Modeller of Energy Technologies at the Institute for Energy and Transport (IET) of the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre. Feel free to forward this information to persons with a corresponding profile who might be interested to work at the IET in Petten/Netherlands.
    Candidates interested in the published position should introduce an application form through the JRC recruitment site.
  • Postdoctoral Associate on Energy System Modeling and Policy Analysis in the Institute of Transportation Studies, University of California, Davis. More information are available here.
  • Vacancy notice for a Trainee position on “Modelling the interaction between the EU energy policy goals and the deployment of low carbon energy technologies” at the Institute for Energy and Transport (IET) of the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre in Petten/Netherlands. Interested persons are encouraged to submit their application through the ESRA-tool (Deadline: 21/12/2014 23:59 Brussels time). More info: here.
  • Vacant position of the Group Leader in the Energy Economics Group at PSI. More information about this position is available at here.
  • Vacancy notice for a Trainee position on Modelling the interaction between the EU energy policy goals and the deployment of low carbon energy technologies, at the Institute for Energy and Transport (IET) of the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre in Petten/Netherlands (code: 2014-PTT-F-000-3253 – PETTEN, more information is available: here). Interested persons are encouraged to submit their application through the ESRA-tool (Deadline: 24/06/2014 23:59 Brussels time): here
  • The Energy Economics Group at the Paul Scherrer Institute (Switzerland) has a vacancy for Postdoctoral Fellow in Energy and Transport Modelling. The position would suit an experienced MARKAL/TIMES modeller with an interest in links between the energy and transport sectors. For more information, please visit: here
  • DTU announces three positions in the Energy Systems Analysis Group. More details are available through the following links: 1. Senior Researcher/Researcher in Energy System Optimization Modelling. More info: here 2. Research Assistant in Energy System Analysis. More info: here 3. Postdoc in Energy System Modelling and Investment Risk Assessment. More info: here
  • Two vacancy notices on job opportunities at the Institute for Energy and Transport (IET) of the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre in Ispra/ Italy. 1 ) Electromobility/ Transport Modelling Expert (reference number 2013-IPR-F-30-000-1766). 2) Modelling Expert for Modelling Hydrogen in the energy system/ power market (reference number 2013-IPR-F-30-000-1767). Candidates interested in the published position should introduce an application form through the JRC recruitment site.
  • Vacancy notice from the Grantham Institute for Climate Change at Imperial College London on global mitigation modelling. More information is available here. 
  • Vacancy notice on a Trainee position on Modelling the interaction between the EU energy policy goals and the deployment of low carbon energy technologies” at the Institute for Energy and Transport (IET) of the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre in Petten/Netherlands. Interested persons are encouraged to submit their application through the ESRA-tool: here
  • Research Associate in Energy-Economic Modelling (x2). University College London (UCL) is seeking to appoint two Research Associates (RAs) in Energy-Economic Modelling to undertake dedicated research in energy-economic modelling as a key member of the UK’s leading energy systems and modelling research team. As a core member of the energy systems research team in the UCL Energy Institute, this post presents an opportunity to contribute to the Institute’s strategic direction in this arena, and to develop and apply world-leading energy-economic models. The closing date for applications is 2nd July 2013.
  • Vacancy notice on a grantholder job opportunity for an E-mobility/ Transport/Energy Modeller at the Institute for Energy and Transport (IET) of the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre. Feel free to forward this information to persons with a corresponding profile who might be interested to work at the IET in Petten/Netherlands.
  • Vacancy notice for a Trainee position on Modelling the interaction between the EU energy policy goals and the deployment of low carbon energy technologies, at the Institute for Energy and Transport (IET) of the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre in Petten/Netherlands.
  • The Paul Scherrer Institute in Switzerland offers the following positions: 1. PhD Student in Global Energy Scenario Modeling and Analysis (joint ETH/PSI PhD). More info: here.
    2. Postdoctoral Fellow in Global Energy Scenario Modelling and Analysis. More info: here.
  • The EU Institute for Energy and Transport of the Joint Research Centre, located in Petten (NL) is looking for a Specialist in Energy Markets and Energy Security, preferably with expertise on energy system analysis. Reference: 2012-PTT-F-30-000-00503. Deadline for application: 30 September 2012 (12.00 pm).
  • The University of Edinburgh is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Science, Technology and Innovation Studies with special research and teaching interest in environmental sustainability, energy technologies and eco-innovation. The deadline for applications is 24th April 2012.
  • University College London (UCL) Energy Institute has an opening for one Research Associate in Energy Systems. Closing date: 19 Feb 2012, 5pm (GMT). Interview date: 2nd March 2012 details.
  • AEA Group looking to recruit a senior energy systems modeller in their London office. here.
  • Job opening with the MESSAGE Integrated Assessment Modeling Team at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA). here.
  • ECN looking for a TIAM modeler here.
  • The Energy Research Centre (ERC) at the University of Cape Town has an opening for a Senior Research Officer in the Energy Systems Analysis and Planning programme at the Energy Research Centre. The closing date for applications for the position is 8 August here.
  • MINES-ParisTech (Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Paris) is recruiting for its Centre for Applied Mathematics a “Long-term Planning and Optimization” Research Associate. Detailed description available here.
  • A PhD student or Post-doc position in Sustainable urban energy futures – energy systems modelling with MARKAL-TIMES is available at Chalmers University (Goteborg, Sweden).
  • The Flemish institute for technological research (VITO) offers a job opportunity for a senior researcher, who, among others, will make use of technical-economic energy models and provide input for the further development of these models.
  • The Institute for Energy (IE) of the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre, located in Petten/Netherlands, has an open Grantholder position on Modeling the interaction between the EU energy policy goals and the deployment of low carbon energy technologies. Deadline: 29 April 2011.
  • University College London (UCL) Energy Institute is seeking to make one or more appointments in the field of energy modelling. This research position will be responsible for: Undertaking rigorous, quantitative, interdisciplinary research into energy systems as required by the work programmes of a range of research projects including the SUPERGEN consortium on sustainable hydrogen energy (UK SHEC), and the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC).
  • The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), located in Bonn, is looking for eight project managers and officers. Deadline for applications: November 17, 2010.
  • The World Energy Council, a non-profit organization based in London (UK) seeks a Director in charge of the Energy and Climate Policies activity area. This is a permanent senior level staff position reporting to the Secretary General. here.
  • The Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. (EPRI, www.epri.com) is seeking one or more Economists ¨C Global Climate who will be responsible for conducting and supporting economic and technology analyses of energy and environmental policy options, particularly on the U.S. energy sector. Most time will be spent developing and running large scale and computable general equilibrium models. here.
  • The Energy Studies Institute at the National University of Singapore invites applications for the position of Research Fellow in Energy and Economic Policy. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Economics or expect to complete their Ph.D. by August 2010. here.
  • The Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei (FEEM, Venice, Italy) encourages to submit applications for a research position in the field of modelling economy, energy and climate (here).
  • KTH has recently opened a position for a Professor in Energy Systems Analysis.
    The field of research covers energy systems analysis, methodological development and modelling of energy systems in global and regional perspectives with the aim to develop decision support systems for decision makers.
  • University College of Cork has secured funding for a project entitled Energy Modelling – Irish TIMES. This two-year project involves building a TIMES energy system model for Ireland and requires two senior post-doctorate researchers. Deadline: February 27, 2009 here.
  • The Energy Economics Group of PSI (Switzerland) is seeking to recruit an Energy economy modeler and analyst.
  • Recruiting of a PhD student within the GERAD Energy and Environment Team (Montreal); deadline for submitting your application: here (cover letter, CV and academic transcripts): September 15, 2008.
  • A post-doc position on ‘Long term energy demand and greenhouse gas emissions scenarios and integration in air quality and climate modeling’ is open at the Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia – Universidade Nova de Lisboa (Caparica). Deadline: September 15, 2008 here.
  • King’s College London are recruiting a Research Associate / Fellow position in energy and environmental economics, policy and modelling. This is for a major project on the quantification of long term UK scenarios focused on carbon abatement and energy security, with a focus on MARKAL/TIMES modelling. Further details and application packs are available on the College’s website at www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs, by emailing strand-recruitment@kcl.ac.uk or faxing 020 7848 1352. Please quote reference W1/DAR/14/08 on all correspondence. Informal enquiries on the research aspects of the post should be made to Dr Neil Strachan.