The Laboratory for Energy Systems Analysis at the Paul Scherrer Institute is looking for a Postdoc under the PSI Fellow III Programme.
The title of the position is "Multi-objective and multicriteria decision aid models to support energy policymaking" and concerns a 2-year contract at the Institute. More information on the PSI Fellow programme and the specific position can be found here and here. Applications deadline: 30th November 2022
In case you are interested, please feel free to contact me or Dr. Peter Burgherr
Main tasks:
- Advanced methodological developments and large-scale applications in Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA)
- Development, modelling and application of multi-objective optimization models to support decision-making in energy-related problems
- Research on decision support models within the Swiss context (i.e. SFOE SWEET SURE - SUstainable and Resilient Energy for Switzerland, Innosuisse AEGIS-CH - Advanced geothermal systems to improve the resilience of the energy supply of Switzerland)
- Contributions to the activities of the Decision Support team within the Group
- Publication of results in peer-reviewed scientific journals, technical reports / white papers, and presentations at conferences and workshops.
Requirements/ Desired skills:
- PhD degree in natural or engineering science, physics, mathematics or related fields.
- Good knowledge of MCDA methodological frameworks, management of uncertainties and risks, etc.
- Mathematical programming skills with a focus on multiple objective optimization, use of state-of-the-art modelling tools (e.g. GAMS, R, Python) and statistical software (e.g. SPSS).
- Artificial intelligence tools and algorithms, such as neural networks and machine learning
- High understanding of the energy system, with a focus on sustainability and resilience.
- Good command of English.
- Team-oriented combined with own initiative and independent research.
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Eleftherios Siskos
Paul Scherrer Institute
Villigen
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