Working with us

We offer a PhD position on how financial commodity futures theory can be applied to energy markets (Link). For specific questions on the contents of the research project, you can contact also Martin Densing: martin.densing@psi.ch.

• Cutting-edge research related to integrated energy systems analysis
• Apply and develop existing energy modelling tools at PSI including development of new methodologies to analyze global long-term energy sector developments and climate change mitigation policies
• Contribute to research projects (i.e. World Energy Scenarios) and lead research projects as well as acquisition of funding for new projects

• PhD or an equivalent advanced degree in engineering, energy/environmental science, economics and/or policy
• Very good skills in quantitative methods and optimisation tools, preferably experiences in the application of energy modelling frameworks such as MARKAL/TIMES
• Good understanding of techno-economic characteristics of energy technologies and mobility technologies in particular
• Exposure to the Swiss and European energy policy issues, such as decarbonisation of transportation strategy is an advantage
• Good English language skills (spoken and written) are essential.
• German language is an additional benefit
• Publications in peer reviewed international journals

We are committed to the training of future generations. Time to time we do offer internships
, semester projects and master thesis topics. Currently the following themes/projects are available...

We offer a 3-month student internship for registered Master degree students from any Swiss or European university.  You are expected to compile information on decarbonisation energy technologies for a data repository.  Therefore, a good understanding of energy technology is a prerequisite for this internship.  If you are interested, please send your CV to tom.kober@psi.ch