Project Assistant
Stockholm UniversitySweden3 days ago
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The Department of Computer and Systems Sciences. With over 200 employees and 4,500 students, the Department of Computer and Systems Sciences (DSV) is a strong and dynamic research and educational environment. The discipline of computer and systems sciences bridges the gap between technology and the humanities, social sciences and behavioral sciences, with great relevance to our lives today and in the future. Our research addresses how IT should be designed to benefit individuals, organisations and society as a whole.
More information about us, please visit: the Department of Computer and Systems Sciences.
Main responsibilities
As Project Assistant you will contribute to research on modeling and analyzing uncertainties in the European energy system.
The main tasks include:
The position involves full-time employment for a maximum of 12 months. Stockholm University applies individual salary setting. Start date as agreement.
We offer
With us, you will experience the dynamic interaction between higher education and research that makes Stockholm University an exciting and creative environment. You will work in an international environment and get favourable conditions.
Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.
Contact
Further information about the position can be obtained from Dr. Xiaoming Kan, phone: +46 721 59 82 28, [email protected].
Application
Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete and that it is submitted before the deadline.
The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.
Stockholm University contributes to the development of sustainable democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment and the pursuit of truth.
Anställningsform: tidsbegränsad anställning | Anställningens omfattning: heltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 1 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 100 % | Ort: Stockholm | Län: Stockholms län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: SU FV-3811-25 | Facklig företrädare: ST/OFR [email protected], ST/OFR [email protected], Saco-S [email protected], Saco-S [email protected], Seko [email protected], Seko [email protected], | Publicerat: 2025-10-27 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2025-11-10
More information about us, please visit: the Department of Computer and Systems Sciences.
Main responsibilities
As Project Assistant you will contribute to research on modeling and analyzing uncertainties in the European energy system.
The main tasks include:
- Collecting and processing historical and future weather data to simulate wind and solar power output.
- Gathering historical and projected hydrological data to estimate hydro inflows across Europe.
- Collecting historical natural gas price data and other relevant energy market indicators.
- Compiling and estimating energy demand data, including increases in electricity demand due to electrification of transport, heating, industry, AI, and data centers, and reductions in energy demand potentially driven by AI and digital efficiency improvements.
- Collecting nuclear and transmission grid outage data.
- Assisting in the development and refinement of a European energy system model to incorporate various uncertainties.
- Documenting data sources, model inputs, and simulation results in a clear and reproducible manner.
- A Swedish M.Sc. degree, or an equivalent degree from another country, in engineering, energy systems, applied mathematics, computer science, or a related field.
- Good knowledge of energy systems, economics, and optimization methods.
- Experience with energy system modeling (e.g., PyPSA, MESSAGE, TIMES, OSeMOSYS, or similar frameworks).
- Familiarity with uncertainty quantification, stochastic optimization, or robust modeling approaches.
- Strong analytical and programming skills (e.g., Python, Julia, or MATLAB).
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a research environment.
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken.
The position involves full-time employment for a maximum of 12 months. Stockholm University applies individual salary setting. Start date as agreement.
We offer
With us, you will experience the dynamic interaction between higher education and research that makes Stockholm University an exciting and creative environment. You will work in an international environment and get favourable conditions.
Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.
Contact
Further information about the position can be obtained from Dr. Xiaoming Kan, phone: +46 721 59 82 28, [email protected].
Application
Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete and that it is submitted before the deadline.
The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.
Stockholm University contributes to the development of sustainable democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment and the pursuit of truth.
Anställningsform: tidsbegränsad anställning | Anställningens omfattning: heltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 1 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 100 % | Ort: Stockholm | Län: Stockholms län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: SU FV-3811-25 | Facklig företrädare: ST/OFR [email protected], ST/OFR [email protected], Saco-S [email protected], Saco-S [email protected], Seko [email protected], Seko [email protected], | Publicerat: 2025-10-27 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2025-11-10
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