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PhD student at Paul Scherrer Institut, Switzerland

The Paul Scherrer Insitute is looking for a PhD student in “Integrated Assessment Modelling in view of Carbon Neutrality and International Low Carbon Fuel Trade” to cover a job position. The tasks Performing cutting-edge research related to international climate change mitigation effects in a techno-economic context Development and application of

The Paul Scherrer Insitute is looking for a PhD student in “Integrated Assessment Modelling in view of Carbon Neutrality and International Low Carbon Fuel Trade” to cover a job position.

The tasks

  • Performing cutting-edge research related to international climate change mitigation effects in a techno-economic context
  • Development and application of the MERGE IAM by advancing its representation of energy demand
  • Scientific supervision of internships and Master thesis students
  • Coordinate model development tasks with project partners
  • Dissemination and communication of research results to diverse audiences, including in both academic and non-academic literature and communities

The desired profile

  • Master degree in higher education in economics, energy / environmental science, mechanical or electrical engineering, or computer engineering
  • Experience in integrated energy economic modelling and optimisation tools
  • Experience in the use of languages for scientific programming (GAMS, Python, MATLAB etc.) for developing mathematical models and handling of their data and results
  • Solid knowledge about techno-economic characteristics of existing and novel energy technologies and systems
  • Excellent English language skills are essential

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Deadline: 4th October 2023

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