Research Engineer in workflows for integrated resource modelling

School of Industrial Engineering and Management at KTH

Job description

The division of Energy Systems at the Department of Energy Technology, KTH, is looking for a full-time research engineer who shall support coding and modelling work for integrated (water-energy-food nexus) assessments for 6 months. The work is part of the EU-funded IAM COMPACT project. The day-to-day work will consist in updating an existing workflow (?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2FOSeMOSYS%2Fosemosys2iamc&module=jobs&id=3007350" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2FOSeMOSYS%2Fosemosys2iamc&module=jobs&id=3007350" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/OSeMOSYS/­osemosys2iamc) for reporting key inputs and outputs of model applications of OSeMOSYS into the format of the Integrated Assessment Modelling Community. In their daily work, the Research Engineer will closely interact with the researcher and PhD candidate involved in IAM COMPACT from KTH side, to define requirements and desired outcomes, but also occasionally participate in the life of the broader IAM COMPACT Consortium.

What we offer

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future.
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and get settled in Sweden and at KTH .

Read more about what it’s like to work at KTH  and our  benefits.

Requirements

• A graduate degree or an advanced level (higher education) in the research subject or equivalent competence. 
• A graduate degree or an advanced level (higher education) in the research subject or equivalent competence (for example, KTH’s MSc in Sustainable Energy Engineering).·     
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential, as the role involves working in an English-speaking environment.
• Proven expertise in energy systems analysis and modeling is a prerequisite.
• Experience in the OSeMOSYS modeling tool, particularly for energy and CLEWs applications, is mandatory.
• Experience in Python programming is also required.

Preferred qualifications

• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality
• Problem solving attitude.
• Team working attitude.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

Trade union representatives

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To apply for the position

Log into KTH’s recruitment system to apply for this position. You are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete according to the instructions in the ad. 

The application must include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
• Brief account of why you want to conduct this specific research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Maximum two pages long.

Your complete application must be received by KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The employment is valid for a limited time according to the agreement - for up to 6 months, with start date according to agreement.

Other information

Striving towards gender equality, diversity and equal conditions is both a question of quality for KTH and a given part of our values

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About KTH

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Type of employment

Temporary position

Contract type

Full time

Full-time equivalent

100%

First day of employment

According to agreement

Salary

monthly salary

Number of positions

1

Location

Stockholm

County

Stockholms län

Country

Sweden

Reference number

M-2024-2371

Published

29.Nov.2024

Last application date

13.Dec.2024

Contact

Francesco Gardumi
gardumikth.se