Grids & Flexibility Analyst - Europe

Bring your exceptional data analysis skills and European power system expertise to a globally respected energy think tank at a pivotal moment in the clean transition of the European energy sector.

We are looking for a passionate Grids & Flexibility Analyst to build on the existing strength and impact of Ember’s European team. This is a unique opportunity to apply data analysis and strategic communications to change policy and accelerate the clean energy transition across Europe.

To be successful in this role, you will need a comprehensive understanding of the European electricity sector, in particular grids and flexibility mechanisms. You will also have the ability to produce compelling, data-led analytical outputs. And have expertise in analytical packages such as Python, R or similar.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the collection, dissemination and analysis of European grids and flexibility data
• Identify data gaps and proactively seek out new data sources and analysis techniques 
• Track key policies, debates and research on grids, energy storage and demand-side flexibility
• Create and share powerful data stories that reach, inform, influence and challenge decision-makers

• Work across internal and external stakeholders to help shape and disseminate your analysis
• Contribute to Ember’s work as part of the Stakeholder Reference Group of the Ten-Year Network Development Plan
• Build a network of external partners to share data, ideas, analysis and expertise

Location: Fully remote

Requirements

Essential

• Two+ years experience in electricity and/or energy data analysis
• Comprehensive understanding of the European power sector and energy policy
• Expertise in analytical packages such as Python, R or similar.
• Highly numerate, comfortable interpreting and visualising data
• Proven ability to clearly communicate complicated technical analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Self-starter with strong organisational skills and effective time management with experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Passionate about the global energy transition.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Nice to have

• Understanding of EU climate policy
• Familiarity with energy system modelling and/or analysing energy scenarios
• Familiarity with infrastructure financing, including interpreting financial data
• Knowledge of the economic aspects of grid operation and power system flexibility solutions (including energy storage and demand-side response)
• Fascination with data and data visualisation
• Other European language skills

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