Quant Researcher — Power Dispatch Modeling & Grid Analytics

Point72; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Point72 in New York seeks a Quant Researcher to build, run, and refine a power dispatch model for ERCOT and other major US ISOs, reporting to a Stamford-based PM.

You will drive model inputs, test against historical data, and communicate results to the investment team, focusing on forward scenario analysis and reducing forecast error.

Requires a Master’s/PhD in a quantitative field and 5+ years in power dispatch modeling, with strong Python, Gurobi/CPLEX, SQL, and ERCOT/PJM/CAISO knowledge.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's in a quantitative field; 5+ years building power dispatch models (SCUC/SCED) using optimization solvers.
• Strong knowledge of power plant dispatch, grid operations, and LMP pricing in US power markets.
• Experience with SQL and timeseries databases; proficiency in Python and Git; OO language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Formulate, build, and run a power dispatch model using Python and a commercial solver.
• Collaborate with PM to optimize inputs and architecture of the model.
• Ensure the model replicates historical grid operations and analyzes forward scenarios.
• Communicate results and limitations to the investment team; publish results to dashboards.

Skills

Power dispatch modeling

Optimization

ERCOT/PJM/CAISO domain knowledge

Python

Git

SQL

Timeseries databases

Education

Master's or PhD in Operations Research / Electrical Engineering / Applied Mathematics

Tools

Gurobi

CPLEX

Job description

Point72 in New York seeks a Quant Researcher to build, run, and refine a power dispatch model for ERCOT and other major US ISOs, reporting to a Stamford-based PM.

You will drive model inputs, test against historical data, and communicate results to the investment team, focusing on forward scenario analysis and reducing forecast error.

Requires a Master’s/PhD in a quantitative field and 5+ years in power dispatch modeling, with strong Python, Gurobi/CPLEX, SQL, and ERCOT/PJM/CAISO knowledge.