Data Scientist

Contract Opportunity: Data Scientist / Machine Learning Engineer – Energy Flexibility Focus

We're currently supporting a major player in the European energy market on a long-term data science project focused on implicit flexibility and system balancing.

This role is ideal for a Data Scientist with strong analytical and machine learning skills, preferably with prior exposure to the energy or electricity sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop advanced tracking methods to measure implicit reactions to price signals.
• Analyse relationships between renewable forecasts, pricing, market behaviour, and system imbalances.
• Build models to understand, predict, and assess flexibility within energy systems.
• Produce actionable insights for operational and strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to support broader flexibility initiatives.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Data Scientist.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Python programming.
• Proficiency with statistical methods and machine learning models.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to convert business problems into quantitative analysis.
• Experience working with large datasets in a production environment.
• Understanding of electricity markets and energy systems is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Fluent in English; Dutch and/or French is a strong plus.

Details:

• Location: Brussels (hybrid, ~2 days/week onsite)
• Duration: Until 31st December 2025
• Start: ASAP