Data Scientist, Energy/Air Quality

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Data Scientist at CREA analyzing energy and air pollution data. Collaborating with teams to produce timely, policy-relevant insights for clean energy and air quality.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct fast-paced quantitative analyses in response to pollution episodes, energy market developments and other policy-relevant events, identifying impactful and policy-relevant findings.
  • Integrate, clean and analyse diverse proprietary, in-house and open datasets.
  • Produce reproducible code, robust methodology documentation, and reusable datasets.
  • Develop clear and effective data visualisations that communicate analytical insights.
  • Support research by combining quantitative analysis with domain expertise and desk research.
  • Develop new datasets, analytical tools and data products to strengthen CREA's research capabilities.
  • Work closely with colleagues to shape research questions and identify the most important analytical findings.
  • Contribute to reports, briefings and other research outputs by ensuring analyses are robust, transparent and reproducible.

Requirements:

  • Higher education or equivalent professional experience in data science, economics, engineering, statistics, computer science, energy systems or a related quantitative discipline.
  • At least 3 years of experience analysing large and complex datasets in a research, consulting, public policy, or commercial environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to produce clear, accurate, reproducible and robustly documented quantitative analyses, including using AI tools.
  • Experience creating effective charts and data visualisations for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently on open-ended research questions.
  • Strong programming skills in Python or R and at least basic knowledge of both.
  • Basic command of version control (e.g. Git).
  • Good written and spoken English.

Benefits:

  • A remote & time-flexible working environment
  • Remuneration based on skills & experience, competitive with standard pay in your region
  • Health insurance
  • Membership to a co-working space
  • Potential to work full-time or part-time, depending on the candidate
  • A meaningful and potentially very impactful mission