Research Fellow - Energy Transitions

KAPSARC
RIYADH - Saudi Arabia
S: up to 140,000USD annually

KAPSARC seeks a passionate researcher to carry out analysis and research as part of its research program Energy Transitions and Electric Power. The role involves, among other duties, electricity demand and supply analysis, energy fuel mix studies, power system modeling, renewables grid integration analysis, market design issues, regional market integration, devising new business models and energy transition innovations that will affect positive change in the energy landscape.

The successful candidate will contribute to KAPSARC's objective of ensuring research projects result in high quality and actionable policy options. KAPSARC's work involves a mix of analytical and policy-oriented research, conducted in a dynamic, multicultural environment by a team of highly qualified and experienced analysts, engineers, planners and economists.

Responsibilities:
• Lead work on economically-efficient policy instruments for incentivizing an energy transition towards a sustainable power generation mix that promotes environmental sustainability.
• Lead the analysis of institutional, economic, and technical dimensions of power systems.
• Lead the analysis of market, policy and regulatory frameworks for power system and market operations.
• Design, conduct and disseminate research through effective communication approaches that meet the needs of stakeholders.
• Carry out advanced modeling and econometric analyses.

Experience:
• Previous experience in research and analysis, preferably within a research or international organization.
• Thorough knowledge of international approaches to energy transition and environmental issues.
• Strong experience of working in evidence-based public policy developments.
• Strong experience in drafting, editing and producing evidence-based policy papers, working papers, reports and other publications.
• Strong communication skills, an enthusiastic team player, and excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications:
• A Master's or Ph.D. degree in economics, energy economics, public policy or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the electricity sector.
• Excellent command of the English language (spoken and written).

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