KAPSARC is hiring early career position at the Associate level with a passion for power system modeling to undertake projects within the KAPSARC Utilities and Renewables program. The candidates should have a background in power system modeling and preferably in energy economics. He/She will be part of a growing program and group of experts undertaking work on power systems modeling.
Working with senior members, the successful candidates would provide valuable input to several ongoing and new topics contributing to the production of high-quality work products and analysis with actionable policy options. KAPSARC’s work involves a mix of analytical and policy-oriented studies, which is conducted in a dynamic, multicultural environment by a team of highly qualified and experienced economists, engineers and policy analysts.
Required qualifications
Required: A master’s degree in electric engineering or related field, ideally in addition to a degree in economics
Preferred: A Ph.D. (or equivalent) in energy economics with modeling experience
Preferred: min 2 years’ experience of working as an applied economist with modeling experience
Very good command of the English language (spoken/written)
Experience
Experience in power system modeling
Experience in economics and preferably in energy and electricity
A willingness to learn and develop expertise as an applied energy economist or power engineer
A passion for consulting work and analysis
Interest and experience in quantitative skills in economic and power system modeling
Strong ability to gather relevant information and data
Good writing and drafting skills
Good communication skills and enthusiastic team player
Carry out applied power system modeling using PLEXOS (a power system expansion model)
Use a range of modeling techniques and able to provide economics interpretations
Contribute to the drafting, editing and production of evidence-based presentations, policy papers, working papers, reports and other publications that are clear, concise and reader-friendly
Learn to design, conduct and disseminate findings and insights through effective communication that meets the needs of different audiences and maximizes the impact of KAPSARC’s work
Collaborate effectively across KAPSARC and the Energy Ecosystem to ensure that KAPSARC’s policy advice is developed and disseminated in a consistent and coherent way
Deliver presentations at meetings, conferences and workshops
Participate actively in external expert networks and in policy workshops
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