Research Associate, UK & Ireland

Department: Research

Location: Oxford, UK

Description

The role sits within the Ireland research team and presents an opportunity to develop knowledge on a wide array of subjects: renewable and flexibility markets and business model, network analysis and impacts on asset economics and capacity deployment.

As a Research Associate, you will be expected to lead with increasing independence on key workstreams and then whole projects. Key projects include Power and Renewables Market Forecast, Flexible Energy Market Forecast, Strategic Insights Reports (“Group Meetings”), Policy Notes, Grid publications, Chronos externalisation, etc.

The role involves extensive client interaction, through client workshops and group meetings. This role may require travels to Ireland for in-person client meetings and group meetings. Within Aurora, the role will require considerable interaction with modelling, software and advisory teams.


Key Responsibilities

• Lead a project team with 1-3 colleagues in developing timely and rigorous quantitative analysis on renewable/flexible technologies to enhance the client’s decision making.
• Monitor the latest European policy and market developments.
• Maintain and improve Aurora’s tools regarding technology and financing costs by
  

o analysing key global commodity and supply chain trends

o tracking innovations in energy technologies, and

o collaborating with stakeholders to develop Aurora’s long-term cost forecasts.

• Coordinate with Aurora’s Global offices to share knowledge on global technology trends and foster alignment of key assumptions.
• Draw insights out of the analysis you produce and communicate findings to internal and external clients, and at conferences by creating compelling presentations.
• Engage with clients to thoroughly understand their interests and gain new insights.
• Contribute to our Pan-European product development, by identifying new opportunities and expanding our capabilities.
  
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Required attributes:

• At least 3 years of experience at a leading consultancy, energy company, energy project developer, investment bank or other knowledge-driven firms or institutions (e.g. Think tank, Research or university institute).
• A university degree in either a quantitative subject, coupled with a keen interest in policy developments, or a social science, environmental studies or a related field, coupled with an interest in quantitative analysis.
• Demonstrated success in leading projects and processes in team-orientated environments.
• A proven ability to collect, analyse and interpret complex quantitative data and information.
• An ability to communicate and collaborate with both technical and non-technical parties.
• Competence in advanced data analytics (e.g. Python, R, Matlab, Advanced Excel, GAMS)
• Proficiency (C1 Level) in English.
• Strong interest in energy markets, previous professional or academic exposure to energy beneficial.
  
  

Desirable attributes:

• Experience in working with energy system and/or optimization models.
  
  
  
  

What we offer

Some of the benefits we include are:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Parental Support
• Salary-Exchange Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Local Oxford Discounts
• Cycle-to-work Scheme
• Flu Jabs

At AER, we are committed to offering flexibility in the way we work. Most of our roles are hybrid with a mix of in-office/home working and potentially adjustable working hours. Let’s discuss what works for you and AER during the interview process.

The Company is committed to the principle that no employee or job applicant shall receive unfavourable treatment on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity.

To apply, please submit your Résumé / CV, a personal summary, your salary expectations and please inform us of your notice period.

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications via email, telephone, or social media platforms. To be considered for this position, please submit your application using the link provided. Applications submitted through any other channel will not be reviewed.