Data Scientist

Do you have a passion for data analysis and want to contribute to making the energy system more sustainable?

For a leading company in the energy sector, we are looking for a Data Scientist who will focus on developing and implementing advanced methods to monitor implicit responses to surplus/shortage pricing.

Job Description

• Develop tracking mechanisms to understand and predict the dynamics of implicit flexibility in energy consumption.
• Apply data analysis, machine learning, and other quantitative techniques to large datasets to uncover patterns in energy usage.
• Map available flexibility through desktop research, interviews, data analyses, and estimation methods.
• Analyze relationships between renewable energy forecasts, pricing information, market behavior, and system imbalances.
• Integrate various data sources to create a comprehensive overview of installed, available, and effectively activated flexibility within the system.
• Connect applications with different internal departments and disseminate the results throughout the organization.
• Contribute to other data science projects within the team related to implicit flexibility, depending on needs.

Profile

• Strong quantitative skills with at least 3 years of experience as a Data Scientist and a minimum of 5 years of experience with Python.
• Analytical mindset and the ability to translate complex processes into quantitative analyses or approaches.
• Experience with statistical methods and machine learning for large dataset analysis.
• Knowledge of the energy sector and an understanding of how the electricity market works; experience in the sector is an advantage.
• Ability to independently organize both operational and conceptual tasks and set priorities.
• Quick learner, proactive, positive attitude, with strong attention to detail while maintaining an overview.
• Capability to actively drive projects toward concrete implementation.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written; knowledge of Dutch and/or French is a plus.
• Team player with a results-oriented mindset, problem-solving skills, and excellent communication abilities.

Practical Information

• Location: Brussels
• Contract: Freelance or Consultancy
• Project Duration: Minimum 6 months
• Start Date: August 2025

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