Research Fellow - Energy Centre

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading university and one of the world’s major research universities. The Energy Centre sits within the Department of Economics, Faculty of Business and Economics at the City campus of the University of Auckland. The Energy Centre’s mission is to provide research policy analysis and education programmes to help business and government confront energy issues of national significance to New Zealand.

Job Description

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

The purpose of this position is to carry out superlative research activities on the economics of local electricity markets, which will enable peer-to-peer and multiple trading relationships and will maximise flexibility among heterogenous electricity consumers (industrial/commercial and residential). More specifically, the research fellow will work in the development of game-theoretic, agent-based models, demand response mechanisms and models of distributed energy resources, which will enable us to derive testable empirical hypotheses and carry out simulations/scenarios for our large-scale research project entitled “Economics of a Community of Interactive Business and Energy Digital Twins.”

Preference will be given to applicants with a PhD in economics, who have advanced knowledge of applied economic theory, game-theoretic models, and modern econometric techniques and modelling. Ability to collect data, design and carry out surveys, undertake game-theoretical and econometric analyses of electricity markets, estimate electricity demand and knowledge of peer to peer trading and multiple trading relationships are highly desirable.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) 1 year  fixed term opportunity.
The remuneration is from RF1 : 94,981 - RF3 : 101,141 per annum and will be dependent on skills and experience.
For more information, please refer to the Position Description .  He kōrero mōu | About you To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be an energetic, can-do person and a self-starter
• Have completed a PhD in economics or related fields
• Have strong research and analytical skills
• Have the ability to effectively communicate and deal with a range of people at and beyond the university
• Be an effective team player
  

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities. 

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services. 

For more information, please visit  Staff Benefits .

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 17 May 2024  to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above. Please direct any inquiries to Emilson Silva via . Please note we accept questions but do not accept applications via email. 

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