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At the Institute of Energy and Climate Research – Juelich Systems Analysis (ICE-2), we conduct research into how a sustainable energy system can be achieved and what it might look like. To this end, we develop a wide range of highly complex and detailed energy system models that we utilize to assess local-to-global energy systems in an integrated manner. Thereby, we aim to provide the best possible knowledge-based support for the implementation of the clean energy transition.

We are looking to recruit a

Group Leader – Energy Systems Modeling and AI

Your Job:

Support us in providing orientation knowledge for politics, industry, and society for the success of the energy transition by joining our team in the topic area method development for energy systems analysis on the way to greenhouse gas neutrality. Your tasks will include:

• Analyzing relevant research questions for achieving a successful energy system transformation and publishing scientific articles
• Developing temporal, spatial, and technological aggregation methods
• Developing mathematical approaches in energy system modeling in cooperation with mathematicians from other universities
• Developing methods based on artificial intelligence
• Developing new energy system models on high-performance platforms
• Developing new approaches for graphical presentation of energy system model results (virtual reality / augmented reality)
• Developing research questions and answering them within your own group
• Supervision of students and doctoral candidates
• Acquisition and management of research projects
• Representation of the institute in national and international networks
• Presentation of your research results at international conferences as well as publication in high-impact journals

Do you find these topics exciting and enjoy modeling and analyzing energy systems? Do you have further innovative ideas to contribute to the success of the energy transition? Then please apply! We look forward to welcoming committed new colleagues who want to work with us in finding solutions for the realization of the clean energy transition.

Your Profile:

• Above-average university degree (master) in engineering (energy technology, process engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering), physics, mathematics, or a comparable course of study as well as a doctorate in the field of energy system modeling
• Experience in analytical and methodological development of energy system models
• Experience in leading employees, PhD students, or students
• Independent, target-oriented, and strategic working style
• Strong social and communication skills to lead and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
• Programming skills in Python
• Fluent written and spoken English and/or German

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with:

• We support you right from the beginning: We help new colleagues to find their feet at ´³Ã¼±ô¾±³¦³ó â€“ e.g., through our Welcome Days and Welcome Guide ()
• Help us develop sustainable solutions for the clean energy transition
• Join a highly motivated and international team at one of the largest research centers in Europe
• Excellent technical infrastructure â€“ ideal conditions for extensive system analyses, including the institute’s own cluster computer and access to the HPC at the FZJ
• Opportunity to participate in international conferences
• Ideal conditions for balancing work and private life as well as a family-friendly corporate policy supported by our Equal Opportunities Bureau ()
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g., through our International Advisory Service
• Flexible working hours in a full-time position (39 hours / week) with the option of slightly reduced working hours
• Flexible work arrangements, e.g., working from home
• 30 days of annual leave and provision for days off between public holidays and weekends (e.g., between Christmas and New Year)
• Capital-forming benefits and an employee pension scheme

In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere at ´³Ã¼±ô¾±³¦³ó, we have a lot more to offer: .

The position is for a fixed term of two years with possible long-term prospects. Salary and social benefits will conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund), pay group 14, depending on the applicant’s qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks assigned to them. All information about the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) can be found on the BMI website: . The monthly salaries in euros can be found on page 66 of the PDF download.

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g., in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic, and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities, in which everyone can realize their potential, is important to us.

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