Industrial engineer, economist, natural scientist, innovation research – energy policy

The FRAUNHOFER INSTITUTE FOR SYSTEMS AND INNOVATION RESEARCH ISI IN KARLSRUHE IS LOOKING FOR ITS COMPETENCE CENTER ENERGY POLICY AND ENERGY MARKETS IN THE BUSINESS FIELD OF GLOBAL ENERGY TRANSITION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AT THE NEXT POSSIBLE TIME

ECONOMIC ENGINEER / ECONOMIC SCIENTIST / NATURAL SCIENTIST

Fraunhofer ISI is a globally recognized center of excellence for innovation research. Due to the different focal points of our seven Competence Centers, we work on central issues of innovation dynamics and system transformation in an interdisciplinary manner and from a holistic perspective. The institute offers unique opportunities for the application and development of new approaches in innovation research. It has a close connection to numerous universities and research institutions in Germany and abroad. Thanks to our leading position in theory and evidence-based consulting, our employees have unique access to national and international stakeholders in politics and business.

Fraunhofer is the largest organization for application-oriented research in Europe. Our research fields are geared towards people’s needs: health, safety, communication, mobility, energy and the environment. We are creative, we design technology, we design products, we improve processes, we open new paths.

Your tasks

Her main focus will be in the area of ​​impact analysis of energy and innovation policies aimed at promoting energy efficiency and renewable energies. The activity can include both quantitative modeling (especially multi-agent modeling) and empirical case studies. Your tasks include working on challenging research projects, designing methodical approaches and their implementation, and communicating with the clients.

What you bring with you

You have an above-average academic degree (diploma or master’s degree) in the field of industrial engineering, economics, natural sciences or a comparable qualification as well as experience in particular with qualitative and quantitative methods and models to answer innovation policy and macroeconomic questions. In-depth knowledge of energy efficiency for private households and for companies as well as in the building sector is an advantage. We require independence, teamwork and an interest in interdisciplinary work. They are able to present their work results in a convincing manner, verbally and in writing. Since the position is also intended to strengthen cooperation with China,

What you can expect

You can expect challenging projects for public and industrial clients at national and international level with contacts to business, research and politics, a well-equipped technical infrastructure and a dedicated team. We offer a friendly and open working atmosphere in a varied environment.

You work in an attractive and modern workplace with demanding tasks in a collegial and interdisciplinary team with the highest academic standards. We support career development and individual further development, among other things through extensive and targeted further training measures and career programs and the possibility of national and international conference visits. We offer you flexible working hours, the possibility of teleworking and sports opportunities. We support the compatibility of work and family life through cooperation with institute-related daycare centers as well as offers in the areas of emergency childcare and homecare / eldercare.

Employment, remuneration and social benefits are based on the collective agreement for the public service (TVöD). In addition, Fraunhofer can grant performance-related and performance-related variable remuneration components. The position is limited to 2 years. The position can also be filled part-time. People with disabilities are given preference if equally qualified. We would like to point out that the chosen job title also includes the third gender. The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft attaches great importance to gender-independent professional equality.

Please apply until March  25th, 2020  exclusively online at:
https://recruiting.fraunhofer.de/Vacancies/51372/Description/1

Questions about this position will be happy to answer:
Kerstin Walentowski
Personnel Officer

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