Junior researcher Global energy demand

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Are you interested in the development of the global energy system and the connection with international climate policy? Join our team at PBL!

Future energy systems must achieve net-zero emissions to meet the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement. Reducing energy demand and transitioning to alternative fuels will play a pivotal role in this transformation. The EU-funded NEWPATHWAYS research project explores how the world can achieve net-zero emissions by looking into key issues, such as the impact of existing policies, just climate policy, and financing and mitigation options in energy and land systems. The project is implemented by a consortium of European partners. At PBL, the NEWPATHWAYS project is closely connected to other projects that look into international climate policy.

As our new researcher, you will play an important role in the NEWPATHWAYS project, focusing specifically on future energy demand and fuel choice in the industry, transport, and building sectors. Your responsibilities will include contributing to the development of the IMAGE model (using Python) and analysing model-based scenario outputs to identify effective climate policy strategies. Additionally, you will support other tasks of PBL in the NEWPATHWAYS project, such as addressing climate policy and looking into fair climate policy. You are expected to disseminate through scientific publications and presentations at project meetings. These publications may also serve as the basis for a PhD thesis. As a junior researcher, you will collaborate with the PBL team and researchers from partner organisations involved in the project.

As part of your position, you will join the IMAGE project team, a dynamic group of approximately 25 professionals working on climate change and related environmental challenges. The team comprises both junior and senior researchers and operates within the Department of Global Sustainability at PBL. This department focuses on bridging the gap between science and policy at European and global levels. PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency, headquartered in The Hague, serves as the Dutch institute for strategic policy analysis in the areas of environment, nature, and spatial planning.

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• You have a relevant master’s degree related to energy modelling.
• You are skilled in modelling using python, preferably related to energy systems.
• You have strong organisational and communication skills, and you enjoy working on a variety of topics.
• You are proficient in presenting your findings through presentations and policy studies, with excellent English language skills.

You possess strong analytical skills.

Do you need special working conditions? Explain in your cover letter what you would need (from us). We will be happy to look into the possibilities.