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Would you like to be involved in creating innovative solutions supporting the transition to low-carbon, reliable and cost-efficient energy systems? Are you fascinated by applied research, science and technology?
Then EIFER is the right place for you! We are looking for curious minds to join us, who are always eager to learn and create something new together. Connecting research and industry for innovation, the German-French research institute EIFER offers you an inspiring and interdisciplinary work environment.
At EIFER, you can be sure to find a supportive atmosphere and a healthy work-life balance in a thriving international community whether you wish to work as a member of our scientific staff or in the technical-administrative field.
Open Positions
Jobs
24J013 – Research fellow on LCA and socio-economic indicators
Are you interested in assessing and applying methods for quantifying the environmental and social impacts of innovative technologies and processes?
The European Institute for Energy Research EDF-KIT EWIV (EIFER) is looking for a
Research fellow (m/f/d)
in the field of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and socio-economic indicators as part of the Research Group “Energy transition, markets, environment”. The work is embedded in large, international research projects of the EDF group as well as public funded projects. The position is based in Karlsruhe with a duration of initially 2 years, starting as soon as possible.
The European Institute for Energy Research was founded by EDF and the KIT in 2002 aiming at enhancing collaboration through joint projects applied to industrial issues and utilities’ needs. With its applied research orientation, EIFER has been bridging the gap between science and industry for more than 20 years. In the context of the European energy transition, EIFER provides research-based innovative energy solutions for a sustainable future.
What you can expect
- Realise LCA studies on innovative technologies and processes (e.g. electrolysers, production of synthetic and bio-fuels) and on the prospective development of the energy system
- Analyse the relevant scientific and technical literature and select relevant indicators depending on the studied system
- Engage with existing and potential future clients to identify key challenges and business needs
- Collaborate within the EDF ecosystem and in project consortia
- Work in a multilingual, multidisciplinary and inspiring applied research environment
- Contribute to proposals to further develop research activities, including responses to calls for public funded projects
What we expect
- The job applicant should hold a Master degree or equivalent in economics, environmental, mechanical or energy engineering
- Knowledge of and experience in LCA
- Ability to work independently and responsibly in a structured way and to convey clear and efficient messages orally and in written form
- Interdisciplinary and analytical thinking
- Service-oriented approach
- English mandatory, French and German are appreciated
What we offer
An international environment as well as a pleasant and open working atmosphere:
- Flat hierarchies and short decision paths
- Academic environment: local and international scientific networks
- Strong relations to EDF R&D and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
- Applied research questions on topics of the energy industry
- Flexible working hours and part-time mobile work
Key facts
- Duration: the position is initially limited to 2 years
- Starting date: as soon as possible
- Regular work location: EIFER, Emmy-Noether-Str. 11, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
- The salary is based on qualification and experience according to the public tariff system TV-L
Contact
If you want to join our institute, please forward your electronic application (cover letter, curriculum vitae, certificates (Master) with one single PDF of max. 5MB to jobs@eifer.org by 30 April 2024. Please refer to the offer number 24J013.
To learn more about EIFER, please visit our website at: http://www.eifer.org.
For additional information concerning the work please contact Nicole Pini (nicole.pini@eifer.org).
24J004 – Senior Policy Analyst (m/f/d)
Become a member of the EIFER team!
Are you looking for an opportunity to work at the intersection of science and industry, contributing to finding solutions for policy and market design mitigating climate change?
The European Institute for Energy Research EDF-KIT EWIV (EIFER) is looking for a
in the field of German energy markets and regulation as research fellow. The work is embedded in large research projects of the EDF Group. The position is based in Karlsruhe with a duration of initially 2 years starting as soon as possible.
The European Institute for Energy Research was founded by EDF and the KIT in 2002 aiming at enhancing collaboration through projects applied to industrial issues and utilities’ needs. With its applied research orientation EIFER has been bridging the gap between science and industry for more than 20 years. In the context of the European energy transition, EIFER provides research-based innovative energy solutions for a sustainable future.
What you can expect
- Manage all aspects surrounding the project’s budget and the project organization including workshops, client meetings as well as presentation and diffusion of results
- Actively design and steer the project agenda on German and European policies in close collaboration with the project team at EIFER, the project management at EDF R&D as well as EDF business units
- As part of the project team, contribute to the analysis of current German and European policies and regulations and their quantitative impact on energy markets, business and end consumers as well as topics on market design
- Steer, apply and develop methodologies for policy analysis
- Engage with existing and potential clients to identify key challenges and business needs
- Apply presentation and strong communication skills within the EDF ecosystem
- Work in a multilingual and inspiring applied research environment
What we expect
Qualifications
- Master’s degree or equivalent in energy economics, environmental or energy governance, political sciences with a strong energy focus or energy engineering
- More than 5 years of working experience or a very high level in one or more of the above-mentioned areas
- A PhD in one of the above fields would be considered a plus
Desired profile
- Experience with scientific research methods (optimization and/or simulation of energy systems, operation research, etc.), both qualitative and quantitative, including an interest to further develop them
- Successfully applied research methods in policy evaluation and/or market design
- Experience in handling multi stakeholder projects and management of research or industrial projects
- Knowledge of the energy sector, industry and ongoing politics
- Good understanding of the German and European Union political ecosystems
- Knowledge on hydrogen supply chains and hydrogen economy will be considered a plus including basic knowledge about GIS applications
Competences and skills
- A very good level in German and English (both written and spoken) is mandatory and a good level in French would be an asset
- Systemic, analytical thinking and fast clear thinking
- Ability to communicate and work in a multicultural environment, and with academic as well as industrial representatives
- Autonomous, self-organized and proactive working style
What we offer
- An international environment as well as a pleasant and open working atmosphere
- Flat hierarchies and short decision paths
- Academic environment: local and international scientific networks
- Strong relations to EDF R&D and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
- Applied research questions on topics of the energy industry
Key facts
- Duration: the position is initially limited to 2 years
- Starting date: as soon as possible
- Regular work location: EIFER, Emmy-Noether-Str. 11, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
- The salary is based on qualification and experience according to the public tariff system TV-L
Contact
If you want to join our institute, please forward your electronic application (cover letter, curriculum vitae, certificates (Master/PhD)) with one single PDF of max. 5MB to jobs@eifer.org by 15 April 2024. Please refer to the offer number 24J004.
To learn more about EIFER, please visit our website at: http://www.eifer.org
For additional information concerning the work please contact Nicole Pini: Nicole.Pini@eifer.org.
Are you interested in working on alternative fuels production technologies?
Become a member of the EIFER-team!
The European Institute for Energy Research EDF-KIT EWIV (EIFER) is looking for a
Research fellow (m/f/d)
in alternative (bio/synthetic) fuels production technologies, who will be part of the research group “Local Multi-Energy Systems”. The position, based in Karlsruhe, starts with a 2-years-contract and is available for immediate start. The salary is based on qualifications and experiences.
The European Institute for Energy Research was founded by EDF and the KIT in 2002 aiming at enhancing collaboration through projects applied to industrial issues and utilities’ needs. With its applied research orientation EIFER has been bridging the gap between science and industry for more than 20 years. In the context of the European energy transition, EIFER provides research-based innovative energy solutions for a sustainable future.
The group focuses on biofuels and synthetic fuels (chemically produced from CO2 / N2 and H2) like SAFs, methanol and ammonia. Extensive work programs are currently underway on various aspects:
- strategic and economic analysis of the development of these fuels and their future role in the decarbonization of the economy.
- technical and economic analysis on the conversion technologies, based on process engineering approaches.
- detailed technical studies applied to projects, related to the design, operation, and integration of the technologies in the energy systems.
What you can expect
- Detailed technical and economic studies on a range of bio/synthetic-fuels conversion technologies.
- Contribution to the design of alternative (bio/synthetic) fuels concepts / technologies and their integration in the energy system (flexibility, environmental impacts etc.)
- Strategic studies and analysis for EIFER’s clients (operational entities and strategic department of a utility)
- Actively contribute to the development of EIFER’s research agenda and enhance its scientific recognition in the bio/synthetic fuels field:
- respond to public-funded project calls (European / German call for projects)
- maintain and expand EIFER’s industrial and academic partnerships in the domain through proactive engagement and networking.
- publish results in scientific journals and conferences.
What we expect
- A master’s degree or equivalent in a related domain: chemistry, process engineering, mechanical engineering, environmental engineering
- 5+ years professional experience in the field of hydrogen / biomass / synthetic fuels is required.
- Rigor and respect of quality/cost/deadlines
- Team worker with the ability to work independently in a structured way
- Strong analytical skills and a critical thinking mindset
- Ability to convey clear and efficient messages, both verbally and in writing.
- A very good level in English (both written and spoken) is mandatory, and a good level in German and/or French would be an asset
What we offer
- An international environment as well as a pleasant and open working atmosphere
- Autonomy in organizing own work and cross-team project work
- Flexible working conditions with possibility of part-time and mobile office
- Academic environment: local and international scientific networks
Key facts
- Duration: the position starts with a 2-years-contract
- Starting date: as soon as possible
- Regular work location: EIFER, Emmy-Noether-Str. 11, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
- The salary is based on qualification and experience
Contact
If you want to join our institute, please forward your electronic application (cover letter + curriculum vitae + certificates) with one single PDF of max. 5MB to jobs@eifer.org by 30th April 2024. Please refer to the offer number 24J002.
To learn more about EIFER, please visit our website at: http://www.eifer.org
For additional information concerning the work please contact Francois COURTOT (francois.courtot@eifer.org).
23J027 – Junior Policy Analyst (m/f/d)
Are you looking for an opportunity to work at the intersection of science and industry, contributing to finding solutions for policy and market design mitigating climate change? – Become a member of the EIFER-team!
The European Institute for Energy Research EDF-KIT EWIV (EIFER) is looking for a
who will be part of the market and policy team working in the field of German energy transition regulations and markets as research fellow. The work is embedded in large research projects of the EDF group as well as public funded projects.
The position is based in Karlsruhe with a duration of initially 2 years starting as soon as possible. The salary is based on qualifications and experience according to TV-L (100%).
The European Institute for Energy Research was founded by EDF and the KIT in 2002 aiming at enhancing collaboration through projects applied to industrial issues and utilities’ needs. With its applied research orientation EIFER has been bridging the gap between science and industry for more than 20 years. In the context of the European energy transition, EIFER provides research-based innovative energy solutions for a sustainable future.
What you can expect
- Analysis and impacts of German and European policies, as well as market trends on topics, like electricity market design, regulation mechanisms for renewable energy or industries in transition, hydrogen economy, climate change & mitigation policies.
- Apply and develop methodologies for policy analysis
- Contribute to research projects for the strategic division of the EDF Group
- Project development and acquisition of publicly funded or industry-financed projects
- Support the team in the analysis of current German and European policies and market trends
What we expect
Qualification
- Master’s degree or equivalent in energy economics, environmental or energy governance, political sciences with a strong energy focus or energy engineering
- 1-2 years of working experience in one or more of the above-mentioned areas
- Experience with scientific research methods, both qualitative and quantitative
- Successfully completed scientific/technical studies with reference to energy related topics
Desired profile
- First experiences in the acquisition, processing and management of research or industrial projects
- Knowledge of the energy sector, industry and ongoing politics
- Good understanding of the German and European Union political ecosystems
- Strong interest in German policy making and analysis
Competences and skills
- Ability to work fluently in German and English (written and spoken), French is an asset.
What we offer
- A multilingual and inspiring applied research environment
- Local and international scientific academic networks
- Access to research infrastructure of KIT and EDF
Key facts
- Duration: the position is initially limited to 2 years
- Starting date: as soon as possible
- Regular work location: EIFER, Emmy-Noether-Str. 11, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
- The salary is based on qualification and experience according to the public tariff system TV-L.
Contact
If you want to join our institute, please forward your electronic application (cover letter + curriculum vitae + certificates) with one single PDF of max. 5MB to jobs@eifer.org by April 15, 2024. Please refer to the offer number 23J027.
To learn more about EIFER, please visit our website at: http://www.eifer.org
For additional information concerning the work, please contact Nicole Pini (nicole.pini@eifer.org).
Student Jobs / Trainees / Internships
Are you interested in working on biodiversity offsetting projects and studying their effectiveness?
The European Institute for Energy Research EDF-KIT EWIV (EIFER) is looking for a
Student assistant (f/m/d)
in the research group “Energy Transition, Markets, Environment”.
The European Institute for Energy Research was founded by EDF and the KIT in 2002 aiming at enhancing collaboration through joint projects applied to industrial issues and utilities’ needs. With its applied research orientation EIFER is bridging the gap between science and industry for more than 20 years. In the context of the European energy transition, EIFER provides research-based innovative energy solutions for the sustainable development of cities and communities, economic activities, and territories.
Our Team actively follows developments in natural capital and nature-based solutions, green accounting and finance, ecological compensation, and biodiversity and ecosystem services. This helps us dynamically adjust our research activities and solution proposals to new needs and concerns. We are monitoring these issues from a design, methodological and regulatory perspective to identify related risks and opportunities.
The assigned tasks involve
- Literature review and summary of documents relating to offset projects
- Identifying impacts of mitigation measures through literature
- Literature review and data formatting on Life Cycle Assessment topic
Required qualifications / skills / interests
The position is aiming to Master-students in sustainable development, environmental management.
- A very good level in English, a good level in French is a plus
- Knowledge on biodiversity offsetting
- Ability to search for and synthetize information (scientific publications, institutional communication, lender reporting, etc.)
What you can expect
- A stimulating, multicultural and multidisciplinary environment.
- An institute at the intersection between academic research and one of the largest energy utilities in Europe.
- If the opportunity arises: participation to conferences, involvement in scientific publications.
Conditions
- Duration: 6 months
- Starting date: as soon as possible
- Location: EIfER, Emmy-Noether-Str. 11, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
- Working hours: 40 hours per month
- Monthly compensation: 550 € basis, hourly rate depending on the student´s education level
Contact
If you want to join a highly motivated research group, please forward your electronic application with one single pdf of max. 5MB including all relevant information (curriculum vitae and cover letter) to jobs@eifer.org. Please refer to the offer number 24J018.
For additional information concerning the work please contact: Claire Poinot (claire.poinot@eifer.org).
Are you interested in working on Energetics and Environmental Engineering?
The European Institute for Energy Research EDF-KIT EWIV (EIFER) is looking for a
Trainee (f/m/d)
in the research group “Local Multi-Energy Systems”.
Context
The European Institute for Energy Research was founded by EDF and the KIT in 2002 aiming at enhancing collaboration through joint projects applied to industrial issues and utilities’ needs. With its applied research orientation EIFER is bridging the gap between science and industry for more than 20 years. In the context of the European energy transition, EIFER provides research-based innovative energy solutions for the sustainable development of cities and communities, economic activities, and territories.
Internship description
The work during the internship will start from a strong base of review of passive and active cooling solutions at a building, district and urban level, solutions based on nature (e.g. green roofs) on a building and urban level. In parallel, active and passive solutions will be ranked according to a number of indicators: energy (consumption), environmental (carbon footprint) and financial (investment and operating costs) impact. The trainee will use EDF R&D and EDF group subsidiaries feedback by conducting interviews and meetings with the relevant experts.
The assigned tasks involve
- Determination of the relevant indicators, identification of the solutions and their characteristics, comparative analysis
- Propose and build a multi-criteria and operational approach for emerging and proven solutions, adapted to different climatic contexts.
- Interviews and meetings with EDF group
Required qualifications/skills/interests
The position is aiming to Master-students in in Energetics or Environmental engineering.
- An understanding and interest to explore emerging (R&D, demonstrator phase or mature stage) passive or active cooling solutions
- Ability to write and communicate in French and English, German would be helpful
What you can expect
- A stimulating, multicultural and multidisciplinary environment
- An institute at the intersection between academic research and one of the largest energy utilities in Europe
- If the opportunity arises: participation to conferences, involvement in scientific publications
Conditions
- Duration: 6 months
- Starting date: as soon as possible
- Location: EIfER, Emmy-Noether-Str. 11, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
- Working hours: 39.5 hours per week
- Monthly compensation: 550 € for a compulsory internship
Contact
If you want to join a highly motivated research group, please forward your electronic application with one single pdf of max. 5MB including all relevant information (curriculum vitae and cover letter) to jobs@eifer.org. Please refer to the offer number 24J017.
For additional information concerning the work please contact:t Jean-Sébastien Cardot (jean-sebastien.cardot@eifer.org).
Are you interested in working on e-fuels?
The European Institute for Energy Research EDF-KIT EWIV (EIFER) is looking for a
Trainee (f/m/d)
in the research group “Low carbon hydrogen Systems”.
The European Institute for Energy Research was founded by EDF and the KIT in 2002 aiming at enhancing collaboration through joint projects applied to industrial issues and utilities’ needs. With its applied research orientation EIFER is bridging the gap between science and industry for more than 20 years. In the context of the European energy transition, EIFER provides research-based innovative energy solutions for the sustainable development of cities and communities, economic activities, and territories.
Since years, EDF via EIFER deeply extended its activities in research and development on non-carbon energy technologies (electrolysis, fuel cell and battery) and its know-how in the elaboration of high performing ceramic materials and cell processing has been increasing.
The training is based on a twofold objective:
- Set up a new electrochemical testing facility for various operation conditions and use it to investigate innovative synthesis of ammonia;
- Assess the integration of new materials / layers into an electrochemical assembly dedicated to ammonia synthesis.
Different kind of systems will be manufactured and characterized:
- Macro- and microscopic analysis by SEM, EDX and XRD;
- In-situ electrochemical measurements by impedance measurement and IV curves.
The assigned tasks involve
- A literature review of the state-of-the-art
- Manufacture of ceramic samples
- Electrochemical measurements and data treatment/analysis
- Regular reporting to the head of the laboratory
- Maintenance and organization of the laboratory
Required qualifications/skills/interests
The position is aiming to Master-students in chemical engineering, solid state chemistry, material science.
- Background on fuel cell, electrochemistry, solid state science
- Ability to conduct a detailed review of literature and a specific project
- Ability to work in autonomy and to organize own work with minimal supervision
- Ability to write/communicate in English and either in French/German highly desirable
- Discipline and regard for confidentiality, security and safety at all times
What you can expect
- A stimulating, multicultural and multidisciplinary environment
- An institute at the intersection between academic research and one of the largest energy utilities in Europe
- If the opportunity arises: participation to conferences, involvement in scientific publications
Conditions
- Duration: 6 months
- Starting date: as soon as possible
- Location: EIfER, Emmy-Noether-Str. 11, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany and KIT-ITCP, Engesserstrasse 20, 76131 Karlsruhe
- Working hours: 39.5 hours per week
- Monthly compensation: 550 € for a compulsory internship
Contact
If you want to join a highly motivated research group, please forward your electronic application with one single pdf of max. 5MB including all relevant information (curriculum vitae and cover letter) to jobs@eifer.org. Please refer to the offer number 24J016.
For additional information concerning the work please contact: Julian Dailly (julian.dailly@eifer.org).
Are you interested in working in a research laboratory?
The European Institute for Energy Research EDF-KIT EWIV (EIFER) is looking for a
Student assistant (f/m/d)
in the research group “Low carbon hydrogen Systems”.
The European Institute for Energy Research was founded by EDF and the KIT in 2002 aiming at enhancing collaboration through joint projects applied to industrial issues and utilities’ needs. With its applied research orientation EIFER is bridging the gap between science and industry for more than 20 years. In the context of the European energy transition, EIFER provides research-based innovative energy solutions for the sustainable development of cities and communities, economic activities, and territories.
Since years, EDF via EIFER deeply extended its activities in research and development on non-carbon energy technologies (electrolysis, fuel cell and battery) and its know-how in the elaboration of high performing ceramic materials and cell processing has been increasing.
The assigned tasks involve
- Provide support to the team in the different activities performed in the laboratory
- Improvement of test benches (software and hardware)
- Synthesis of powders and manufacture of samples
- Electrochemical measurements and data treatment/analysis
- Participate to the archiving (database) and reporting process
- Update the state-of-the-art literature of the various field of activities
- Support for maintenance, safety and organization of the laboratory
The list of activities is not exhaustive. The activities to be performed by the student assistant are regularly updated by the head of the laboratory and team according to the running projects and current priorities. The position is an excellent exercise for students who intend to apply in the future for an engineer position or as PhD candidate.
Required qualifications/skills/interests
The position is aiming to Master-students in chemical engineering, solid state chemistry, material science, with
- Background on fuel cell, electrochemistry, solid state science appreciated
- Ability to conduct literature review and reporting
- Ability to work in autonomy and to organize own work with minimal supervision
- Ability to write/communicate in English; German highly desirable
- Discipline and regard for confidentiality, security and safety at all times
What you can expect
- A stimulating, multicultural and multidisciplinary environment
- An institute at the intersection between academic research and one of the largest energy utilities in Europe
- If the opportunity arises: participation to conferences, involvement in scientific publications
Conditions
- Duration: about 6 months
- Starting date: as soon as possible
- Location: EIfER, Emmy-Noether-Str. 11, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany and KIT-ITCP, Engesserstrasse 20, 76131 Karlsruhe
- Working hours: about 40 hours per month
- Monthly compensation: 550 € basis, hourly rate depending on the student´s education level
Contact
If you want to join a highly motivated research group, please forward your electronic application with one single pdf of max. 5MB including all relevant information (curriculum vitae and cover letter) to jobs@eifer.org. Please refer to the offer number 24J015.
For additional information concerning the work please contact: Julian Dailly (julian.dailly@eifer.org).
24J014 – Student assistant – Technology watch on hydrogen related start-ups
Are you interested in working on hydrogen field and innovative start-ups?
The European Institute for Energy Research EDF-KIT EWIV (EIFER) is looking for a
Student assistant (f/m/d)
in the research group “Low carbon hydrogen Systems”.
The European Institute for Energy Research was founded by EDF and the KIT in 2002 aiming at enhancing collaboration through joint projects applied to industrial issues and utilities’ needs. With its applied research orientation EIFER is bridging the gap between science and industry for more than 20 years. In the context of the European energy transition, EIFER provides research-based innovative energy solutions for the sustainable development of cities and communities, economic activities, and territories.
The assigned tasks involve
- Scouting of start-ups with business models related to hydrogen and rating of their potential according to an already existing tool
- Implementing the existing tool with graphic representation and further features
- Implement a user-friendly interface and interactive map, from where the main information of start-ups can be accessed
- Get in touch and assess the most promising hydrogen related start-ups
Required qualifications / skills / interests
The position is aiming to Master-students in technical/economics sciences:
- Interested in the field of energy and environment
- Knowledge in energy and economic field
- Fluent in English. Knowledge of German and French are additional values.
- Able to work autonomously
What you can expect
- A stimulating, multicultural and multidisciplinary environment
- An institute at the intersection between academic research and one of the largest energy utilities in Europe
- If the opportunity arises: participation to conferences, involvement in scientific publications
Conditions
- Duration: 6 months
- Starting date: 15/05
- Location: EIfER, Emmy-Noether-Str. 11, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
- Monthly compensation: 550 € basis, working hours and hourly rate depending on the student´s education level
If you want to join a highly motivated research group, please forward your electronic application with one single pdf of max. 5MB including all relevant information (curriculum vitae and cover letter) to jobs@eifer.org. Please refer to the offer number 24J014.
For additional information concerning the work please contact: Renato Luise (renato.luise@eifer.org).
24J012 – Student assistant
Are you interested in working as assistant programmer on wind power deployment simulation codebase?
The European Institute for Energy Research EDF-KIT EWIV (EIFER) is looking for a Student assistant (f/m/d) in the research group “Climate Neutral Communities”.
The European Institute for Energy Research was founded by EDF and the KIT in 2002 aiming at enhancing collaboration through joint projects applied to industrial issues and utilities’ needs. With its applied research orientation EIFER is bridging the gap between science and industry for more than 20 years. In the context of the European energy transition, EIFER provides research-based innovative energy solutions for the sustainable development of cities and communities, economic activities, and territories.
The assigned tasks involve
- Improving existing codebase for simulation of deployment of wind energy by
- Fixing small inconsistencies and structural problems
- Writing unit tests
- Adding new features
Required qualifications/skills/interests
The position is aiming to Master-students in a programming-related discipline.
- Familiarity with Python (experience with pandas)
- Familiarity with Git version control (pushing, pulling, merging, etc.)
- Independent research via documentation & other online resources
- A good level in English
Optional skills
- Familiarity with at least one major database system (e.g. PostgreSQL or MySQL or Microsoft SQL Server)
- Familiarity with Geographic Information System concepts (GIS)
- Familiarity with the Linux command line
- Knowledge of French would be an asset
What you can expect
- A stimulating, multicultural and multidisciplinary environment
- An institute at the intersection between academic research and one of the largest energy utilities in Europe
- If the opportunity arises: participation to conferences, involvement in scientific publications.
Conditions
- Duration: 6 months
- Starting date: as soon as possible
- Location: EIfER, Emmy-Noether-Str. 11, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
- Monthly compensation: 550 € basis, working hours and hourly rate depending on the student´s education level
Contact
If you want to join a highly motivated research group, please forward your electronic application with one single PDF of max. 5MB including all relevant information (curriculum vitae and cover letter) to jobs@eifer.org. Please refer to the offer number 24J012.
For additional information concerning the work please contact: isaac.boates@eifer.org
Are you interested in working on data management of power market data?
The European Institute for Energy Research EDF-KIT EWIV (EIFER) is looking for a
Student assistant (f/m/d)
in the research group “Energy Transition, Markets, Environment”.
The team “Policy Analysis and Energy Market Studies” heavily relies on clean data to perform data analysis for its research and consulting activities. These data must be extracted from different sources, cleaned and stored in order for it to be useful for the team. To this end, a Python package is being developed. Furthermore, to further valorise this effort, we aim at providing institute-wide access through a data catalog and visualization of data on energy markets.
The European Institute for Energy Research was founded by EDF and the KIT in 2002 aiming at enhancing collaboration through joint projects applied to industrial issues and utilities’ needs. With its applied research orientation EIFER is bridging the gap between science and industry for more than 20 years. In the context of the European energy transition, EIFER provides research-based innovative energy solutions for the sustainable development of cities and communities, economic activities, and territories.
The assigned tasks involve
- Further development of a Python package managing data extraction, cleaning and storage tasks
- Working on the integration of a data catalog into internal knowledge management system
- Working on new functionalities such as the connection to visualisation tools (e.g. Dash, PowerBI)
Required qualifications / skills / interests
The position is aimed at Master-students in engineering and computer science
- Very good English language skills. German language is a plus
- Interest in the power system and power markets
- Familiar with Python and SQL concepts
- Basic knowledge on front-end development: Javascript, HTML, CSS
- Knowledge on Django and Vue frameworks is a plus
What you can expect
- A stimulating, multicultural and multidisciplinary environment
- An institute at the intersection between academic research and one of the largest energy utilities in Europe
- If the opportunity arises: participation to conferences, involvement in scientific publications
Conditions
- Duration: 6 months (possibility for extension)
- Starting date: As soon as possible
- Location: EIFER, Emmy-Noether-Str. 11, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
- Working hours: 40 hours per month
- Monthly compensation: 530 € basis, hourly rate depending on the student´s education level
Contact
If you want to join a highly motivated research group, please forward your electronic application with one single pdf of max. 5MB including all relevant information (curriculum vitae and cover letter) to jobs@eifer.org. Please refer to the offer number 23J009.
For additional information concerning the work, please contact:
Agustín Motte Cortés, agustin.motte-cortes@eifer.org
24J008 – Student assistant
Title: Policy Assessment in the German Energy Transition
Are you interested in German energy policies and impact assessment?
The European Institute for Energy Research EDF-KIT EWIV (EIFER) is looking for a
Student assistant (f/m/d)
in the research group “Energy Transition, Markets, Environment”.
The team “Policy Analysis and Energy Market Studies” in the above research group heavily relies on policies identification with high impact on end consumers and markets. By studying, synthesizing and explaining the impact of renewable, industrial and other policies within the energy sector, the student assistant will help describe policy design(s) and reflect on its effectiveness within the energy sector. Effects originating from policies design interacting with national and European policy and comparison to French policies (if applicable) in the energy sector complete the analysis task. Results of the tasks will be integrated in a large EDF R&D research project.
The European Institute for Energy Research was founded by EDF and the KIT in 2002 aiming at enhancing collaboration through joint projects applied to industrial issues and utilities’ needs. With its applied research orientation EIFER is bridging the gap between science and industry for more than 20 years. In the context of the European energy transition, EIFER provides research-based innovative energy solutions for the sustainable development of cities and communities, economic activities, and territories.
The assigned tasks involve
- Screening policies in the context of the “Energiewende”, identifying and explaining high impact policies
- Studying and reflecting on interactions to existing national and EU policies or its evolutions
- Ideally working with science-based methods on the impact of policies on end consumers and the industry
Required qualifications/skills/interests
The position is aiming to Master students in (energy) economics, business administration, political science or energy engineering with a minor in economics or alike.
- Knowledge on (industrial/renewable) policies and impact assessment and on economic approaches for policy evaluation
- Interest in energy policy within the German “Energiewende”
- A very good level in German and English (written and spoken) is mandatory, a good level in French would be considered a plus
- Basic knowledge on power markets
- Professional handling of Microsoft Office applications such as PowerPoint, Word, MS-teams, Excel, etc.
- Clear and fast thinker with strong clear communication skills
What you can expect
- A stimulating, multicultural and multidisciplinary environment
- A contribution to an industrial research project
- An institute at the intersection between academic research and one of the largest energy utilities in Europe
- If the opportunity arises: participation to conferences, involvement in scientific publications
Conditions
- Duration: 4-6 months
- Starting date: As soon as possible
- Location: EIfER, Emmy-Noether-Str. 11, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
- Working hours: 20-40 hours per week
- Monthly compensation: 550 € basis, hourly rate depending on the student´s education level
Contact
If you want to join a highly motivated research group, please forward your electronic application with one single pdf of max. 5MB including all relevant information (curriculum vitae and cover letter) to jobs@eifer.org. Please refer to the offer number 24J008.
For additional information concerning the work, please contact:
Simon Paulus, simon.paulus@eifer.org.