Grids & Flexibility Analyst at Ember

Intro

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.

Tasks

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

Requirements

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

Benefits

Salary: £43,470 to £52,164
Contract: Full time (working 9 days every fortnight with no reduction in pay), permanent subject to a 3 month probationary period
Remote culture and diverse team
A minimum of 25 days holiday, plus public holidays and Christmas week-off
For each year that you're part of the team at Ember you'll receive an additional day of holiday, up to a maximum of 5 additional days
Generous paid maternity and paternity leave
Flexible working conditions, including the opportunity for part-time work and home working
Access to a local working space can be arranged
In-person meet-ups (on average 2 meet-ups per year)
Allowance for home office equipments
Free annual eye tests
Access to a counselling service
Funding and allocated time for your training and development
Paid volunteer day
Two paid days off to enable low carbon travel
Time off to donate blood