R&D Expert Energy Market Modelling

pbAre you excited by the challenge of shaping tomorrow’s energy markets through advanced modelling? /b /ppbDo you enjoy translating complex, real‑world energy questions into clear quantitative insights with real impact? Then you’re the person we are looking for. /b /ppAt bVITO/EnergyVille /b, we develop scientific and technological solutions that support the transition towards a sustainable, climate‑neutral energy system. Within this mission, the bGEMS (Grid and Energy MarketS) /b team plays a key role in shaping the future of energy systems and energy markets. /ppThe GEMS team combines deep expertise in benergy market design and modelling /b with practical impact. We work on the design, modelling and real‑life demonstration of innovative energy and flexibility market concepts. Our quantitative decision‑support tools are used by a wide range of stakeholders, including industry players, system operators and regulators across Belgium and the EU. /ppOur activities cover areas such as the integration of distributed and large‑scale flexibility into energy systems and electricity markets, grid and market decision support, forward‑looking strategic analyses to optimise energy costs and revenues, wholesale and balancing market design, flexibility mechanisms, TSO‑DSO coordination, and decentralised energy market concepts such as peer‑to‑peer trading and energy communities. /ppTo support this work, the team continuously maintains, applies and further develops bstate‑of‑the‑art in‑house energy market and system models /b. /ppTo strengthen our team, we are looking for an bRD Expert Energy Market Modelling /b. /ph3Your role /h3pAs an RD Expert Energy Market Modelling, you act as a bmodelling specialist /b within research projects, consultancy assignments and in‑house tool development. You translate complex energy market challenges into robust models and actionable insights that support real‑world decision‑making. /ph3Your responsibilities /h3ulliYou are responsible for modelling and implementation activities within the projects you are involved in. /liliYou translate real‑world energy market questions into modelling needs and define relevant scenarios. /liliYou further develop in‑house energy market and system models where needed. /liliYou assemble, clean and structure input data and generate quantitative and analytical results. /liliYou link modelling outcomes to practical implementation pathways and solutions. /liliYou interpret and communicate modelling results to stakeholders as clear, actionable recommendations. /liliYou communicate research and project results in high‑quality reports, papers and presentations. /liliYou actively expand your professional network to strengthen the team’s impact, valorisation portfolio and scientific excellence. /li /ulh3Job requirements /h3ulliYou hold a bmaster’s degree /b in economics, engineering or another relevant field, preferably combined with at least bthree years of relevant experience /b. /liliYou have factual knowledge of how today’s benergy markets are organised in Belgium and the EU /b. /liliYou are proficient in bPython /b. /liliYou are familiar with benergy market models or power system models /b. /liliYou have badvanced optimisation skills /b. /liliYou are fluent in bEnglish /b. /liliYou are fluent in bDutch or French /b. /li /ulh3A competitive edge /h3ulliA bPhD degree /b. /liliExperience with bdata‑driven or AI techniques /b applied to energy markets. /liliProfessional experience working with stakeholders across the benergy market value chain /b. /li /ulh3Offer /h3ullibHybrid work flexibility /b – Your activities determine your workplace You’ll primarily work from our EnergyVille Genk office, but remote work and other VITO locations (Mol, Berchem, Kortrijk, Ostend) are possible. /liliCompetitive salary package, including extra-legal benefits such as allowances, insurance, and bmodular holiday options. /b /liliAs an RD Expert Energy Market Modelling you can expect a job with freedom, flexibility, and bcontinuous growth opportunities /b in technical skills, leadership, and responsibility. /lilibInnovation /b is at our core – We invest in training and development, ensuring our team remains at the forefront of the industry. /li /ulpbDoes this sound like your next challenge? We’d love to hear from you /b /p