Outgoing Researcher within Market Portfolio to Electric Power Systems - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Are you driven by research and curious about power systems and the Swedish energy landscape? Are you analytical, inquisitive, self-motivated, and enjoy connecting with new people? If so, we have the perfect position for you!

About Us
In the Eclectric power systems unit, our project portfolio includes research and innovation projects that encompass both technical perspectives, focusing on how power systems should be built, operated, and managed, and economic perspectives related to the development of the electricity market, regulation, and policy matters. In addition to our research projects, we also undertake client assignments. Our projects range from short-term to multi-year engagements, often in collaboration with colleagues from other units within RISE and external national or international partners.

We are a team of 16 researchers, engineers, and project managers who thrive on collaboration. We represent nine different nationalities, and our projects span both within and outside of Sweden. Half of our team is located in Gothenburg, and the other half is in Stockholm, so the placement will be in one of the cities. We are operating under a hybrid working model where most employees choose to split their work time between the office and their home workspace.

About the Elcetric Power System
The power system plays a central role in the transformation of the Swedish energy landscape. A significant driver of this transformation is the electrification of the industrial and transportation sectors. Sweden is facing substantial investments in both production and transmission. Forecasts are now indicating a significant growth in both energy generation and capacity for the first time in several years. This fact presents several significant challenges that need to be addressed. RISE contributes to this development by conducting analyses and offering solutions through research, innovation, and development projects in collaboration with businesses, universities, colleges, research institutes and the public sector.

About the Role
We are currently seeking a researcher for our market portfolio who wants to contribute to strengthening RISE's ability to create and manage projects addressing the challenges of power systems and the electricity market. We offer a variety of tasks, including problem-solving, method development, simulation and modeling, analysis, project management, grant proposal writing, and presenting results in one of the most critical areas of transformation today. The role provides opportunities to take research findings, whether new or old, and apply them to improve the functioning of both the long-term and short-term electricity markets.

To contribute to a sustainable society, we encourage you to delve into new areas, supported by our internal focus and growth areas. The development of neew project idas and establishing new collaborations is central in our work.

Who Are You?
To be successful in the role of researcher at RISE, we expect that you are well-versed in the field. You have a Ph.D. in technology or economics. Alternatively, you may be an experienced civil engineer or economist. You also have several years of experience in research or consulting within the field of Electric power systems. Experience in project management, especially with multiple partners involved, is highly desirable. You have a solid understanding of future societal challenges, different stakeholders.

It would be advantageous if you have experience in any of the following:

• Market modeling, simulation, and analysis, e.g., intraday market, flow-based calculation, Nordic Balanced Model
• Experience in financing solutions, electricity trading, meter data management, sector coupling
• Experience in electricity market and grid regulation
• Experience in languages such as R/Python

As a person, you are analytical, creative, collaborative, and open to new challenges. Being able to work independently on tasks and projects is essential for this role. The work will involve numerous contacts with external project partners and clients, so being outgoing and comfortable working in a customer-oriented manner is important.

Welcome to submit your application!
If you would like to learn more about these positions, please feel free to contact the recruiting manager, Fredrik Hägglund, at fredrik.hagglund@ri.se. The application deadline is November 10th, 2023. Selection and interviews may take place on a rolling basis.

Our union representatives are Lazaros Tsantaridis, SACO, at 010-516 62 21, and Bertil Svensson, Unionen, at 010-516 53 56.