Pathways Researcher, Energy & Climate Modeling

EURAXESS Ireland; Laxenburg; Hybrid; EUR 42.000 - 49.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Educational subsidies for children

Relocation allowances

Visa/residency assistance

Accommodation support

Generous annual leave

Zusammenfassung

IIASA seeks a Researcher (R1) or Research Scholar (R2) to work in the Pathways workstream of the Exploring Real Zero project. You will identify and quantify innovation gaps, coordinate modelling teams, and synthesize results across IAMs for policy-relevant outputs.

The role requires strong modelling skills, Python data analysis, and experience with IAMC data; English fluency and excellent communication are essential. Based in Laxenburg, Austria with home office options.

Qualifikationen

• Master's (R1) or PhD (R2) in energy systems, climate or environmental science, engineering, economics or a related field.
• Proficient in Python for data analysis and reproducible workflows (git).
• Experience with IAMC-format data and integrated assessment modelling tools.
• Fluency in English and strong presentation skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead cross-model innovation gaps analysis across IAMs.
• Coordinate modelling teams and document harmonized assumptions.
• Analyses and synthesises pathways; prepare data for publications.
• Present methods and results to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support scenario data submissions and governance processes.

Kenntnisse

IAM knowledge

Python programming

IAMC data

Scientific writing

English fluency

Ausbildung

Master's or PhD in energy systems or related field

Tools

MESSAGEix

REMIND

GCAM

Git

Jobbeschreibung

IIASA seeks a Researcher (R1) or Research Scholar (R2) to work in the Pathways workstream of the Exploring Real Zero project. You will identify and quantify innovation gaps, coordinate modelling teams, and synthesize results across IAMs for policy-relevant outputs.

The role requires strong modelling skills, Python data analysis, and experience with IAMC data; English fluency and excellent communication are essential. Based in Laxenburg, Austria with home office options.