Energy Research Intern (with preference for women)

Aurora Energy Research; São Paulo; Hybrid; BRL 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive stipend

Coaching & mentoring

Aurora Academy training

International work culture

Job summary

Aurora Energy Research invites applications for an Energy Research Intern based in São Paulo, Brazil. You will contribute to analytics, model-based insights, and client outcomes while working with a dynamic, supportive team.

Open to undergraduate students across quantitative fields. The role offers mentorship, coaching, and access to Aurora Academy, with a focus on leadership and professional growth within the energy advisory space.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in undergraduate programs in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, CS, Molecular Sciences, Economics, Business Administration, or other quantitative fields at top-tier universities.
• Ability to collect, analyze and interpret complex quantitative data.
• Ability to work well in teams and communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency in English (C1) and Portuguese (C2).

Responsibilities

• Develop timely and rigorous quantitative analyses to enhance clients' decision making.
• Interact with the modelling team to structure economic problems and derive insights.
• Contribute to product development by identifying opportunities and expanding capabilities.
• Engage with clients to understand requirements and communicate findings.

Skills

Undergraduate enrollment

Quantitative data analysis

Teamwork

Communication (technical & non-tech)

English (C1)

Portuguese (C2)

Education

Undergraduate in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, CS, Molecular Sciences, Economics, Business Administration

Tools

Python

Advanced Excel

Job description

Energy Research Intern (with preference for women)

Department: Research

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: São Paulo, Brazil

Description

Aurora Energy Research is looking for someone passionate about the energy sector to join our team in Brazil.

Based in São Paulo, you will contribute to Aurora by developing analysis and conveying insights to enhance clients' decision making. You will play an active role in all aspects of client engagement: helping identify issues, forming hypotheses, conducting analysis, and synthesizing conclusions into recommendations.

The successful applicants will combine technical strength with a strong interest in leadership, dedication, and performance in team-oriented environments. Successful candidates will learn from a dynamic, and intellectually stimulating, yet supportive environment. They will enjoy autonomy, the opportunity to substantially influence major decisions in the energy sector, and to grow into industry experts under the guidance of directors with deep experience addressing major strategic issues at the world’s leading advisory firms.

This internship is open to students currently enrolled in undergraduate programs (Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Molecular Sciences, Economics, Business Administration, and other quantitative fields at top-tier universities).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop timely and rigorous quantitative analyses to enhance clients' decision making
• Interact closely with our modelling team, structuring economic problems into quantifiable analyses and deriving insights from the model results
• Contribute to Aurora's product development, by identifying new opportunities and expanding our capabilities
• Engage with clients to thoroughly understand their requirements
• Communicate findings to clients

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Required attributes:

• Enrollment in undergraduate programs in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Molecular Sciences, Economics, Business Administration, or other quantitative fields at top-tier universities
• An ability to collect, analyse and interpret complex quantitative data and information
• Perform in team-oriented environments
• An ability to communicate and collaborate with both technical and non-technical parties
• Proficiency in English (C1 level)
• Written and spoken fluency in Portuguese (C2 level)

Desirable attributes:

• Interest in Brazil power market and energy markets in general
• Competence in advanced data analytics (e.g. Python, Advanced Excel)

What we offer

• A fun, informal, collaborative and international work culture
• A competitive stipend (bolsa auxílio)
• Access to regular coaching and mentoring sessions and the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals
• Access to the Aurora Academy, our training programme offering a range of opportunities to develop your skills within the responsibilities of your role and within the wider context of the industry
• The Company is committed to the principle that no employee/intern or job applicant shall receive unfavourable treatment on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.