ARE YOU INTERESTED IN MODELLING PATHWAYS TOWARDS CARBON-NEUTRAL SOCIETIES AND LOOKING FOR A NEW JOB OPPORTUNITY IN THE FIELD? DO YOU WANT TO BUILD AN EXCELLENT SCIENCE CAREER AND WORK AT THE INTERFACE OF ACADEMY, PUBLIC SECTOR, AND INDUSTRY? VTT MIGHT BE JUST THE PLACE FOR YOU.

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WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• An enthusiastic talent with a Master’s or PhD degree in a relevant substance area, such as systems analysis, energy economics, applied mathematics, engineering, or other relevant field.
• Previous experience in Integrated Assessment Modelling by TIMES, MARKAL, MESSAGE, or some other similar model.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities and eagerness to learn more.
• Experience in energy systems modelling or a related field with proven programming skills in e.g. GAMS and Python
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of Finnish language (written and spoken) is an advantage.

INTERESTED AND WANT TO KNOW MORE?

For further information, please contact Research Team Leader Miika Rämä, miika.rama@vtt.fi, tel. +358 20 722 5794 on Wednesday 5 February at 14:00 - 16:00 or Tuesday 11 February at 14:00 - 16:00 (Finnish time UTC+2).

• Medium and long-term scenario modelling using global and/or European TIMES-VTT integrated assessment model in addition to model development to respond to future needs
• Collect, structure, and analyse large datasets with relevance for energy, economy, environment, and society
• Learn and develop energy system modelling tools using the GAMS modelling language
• Collaboration with VTT’s research teams, other research organisations, and national and international stakeholders
• Project preparation and project management
• Reporting of the project results and outcomes in selected formats, including written reports in English, policy briefs, and selected international scientific journals.