Scientist (index no. 4502- 00)

The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences within Switzerland. We perform cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation and fundamentals of nature. By performing fundamental and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for major challenges facing society, science and economy. PSI is committed to the training of future generations. Therefore, about one quarter of our staff are post-docs, post-graduates or apprentices. Altogether, PSI employs 2200 people.

For the Energy Economics Group in the Laboratory for Energy Systems Analysis we are looking for an

Scientist
Energy system modelling on a European level

Your tasks

• Performing cutting-edge research in the energy transition in Switzerland and Europe, integration of renewable energy and synthetic fuels in industrial and residential heating/cooling, and in transport
• Contributing to the development of the JRC-EU-TIMES energy systems model for in-depth analysis of carbon-emitting industries and technologies to decarbonize processes in Europe and Switzerland
• Performing energy policy impact analyses and scenario analyses with the JRC- EU-TIMES model
• Scientific supervision of Master students and possibly PhD students
• Contribution to the acquisition of research projects
• Lead model development tasks and coordination of research with project partners
• Dissemination and communication of research results to diverse audiences
• Contribution to teaching activities connected with the ETHZ-ESA Chair