Institute for Essential Services Reform

Encouraging the acceleration of Indonesia’s energy transition towards a just, clean, and low-carbon energy system.

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IESR is looking for an Energy System Modeler. The person in this position will be part of IESR’s Data and Modeling (DMo) Research Group and will contribute to the evidence-building and advocacy process of IESR with relevant stakeholders. The person is responsible in conducting energy system modeling to support the development of decarbonization pathways for the energy sector as a whole. The output of the modeling is expected to provide an overview of the most optimized pathway for Indonesia to reach its net-zero emissions. The modeling would contribute to wide of range research projects within IESR, requiring further adjustments to suit the need of each project, which would be highly dependent on the research questions and/or objectives.

The responsibilities of the Energy System Modeler shall include, but not limited to, the following:
Develop, calibrate, and validate IESR’s Indonesia energy system model
Gather and disseminate modeling insights amongst peer analysts
Engage in the process of seeking feedbacks from relevant stakeholders to improve the model, which would generally be in the form of Focus Group Discussion (FGD)
Participate in modeling-driven advocacy activities, e.g., communicating modeling output to PLN’s system planning division, BAPPENAS, or other relevant government ministries
Write a research paper out of the modeling output targeting journal submission

Possess a master’s degree in energy system modelling, energy and climate economics, or other quantitative research fields. A doctoral degree is an advantage
Minimum 2 years of working experience in energy system modeling tools, preferably LEAP. Experience in other modelling tools, e.g., TIMES and OSeMOSYS, would be highly valuable
A good understanding in any integrator/optimization tools, e.g., GAMS, CPLEX, Cbc, MOSEK and/or Gurobi
A proficient user of data/programming languages, preferably Python. Experience in other programming languages, e.g., JSON, XML, C++, Stata, and/or R, is an advantage
Knowledge of climate, energy, and environmental issues is an advantage
Familiar with Reference Energy System (RES), energy commodities, process/technologies, and commodity flows
Experience in working with and/or in government agencies and ministries in the field of climate, energy, economics, and environment would be highly valuable
Excellent written and oral knowledge of Bahasa Indonesia and English, including the ability to write a report/technical/research paper
Ability to work in an intercultural environment
Willingness to learn and adaptability for new and relevant knowledge
Excellent time-management skills

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Institute for Essential Services Reform

Encouraging the acceleration of Indonesia’s energy transition towards a just, clean, and low-carbon energy system.

Website
Nonprofit organization
Between 50 and 250 employees
Energy

Carried out an internal impact measurement.

This structure did not communicate to us the labels or certifications that it was able to obtain.

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