Junior Building Energy Analyst & Modeller

Earlier applicants are encouraged to re-state their interest and updated availability.

The Center for Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Policy (3CSEP) at Central European University, Budapest, is looking to hire junior researchers: building eneryg analyst and an energy modeling researcher. The researchers will contribute to the modeling of the costs related to energy and GHG emission scenarios on the role of the building sector in climate change mitigation; and to the preparation of publications based on the analysis of these results.

The tasks

To accomplish the objectives of this project the associated costs will be calculated of the existing scenarios; more analysis will be conducted, as well as a report and journal articles will be prepared. The modeling work, that is the result of many years of team effort, shows the trends of energy use dynamics in global and regional building sectors and building types. The primary element of the present work is to estimate the financial implications of the advanced scenarios and their cost-effectiveness.  The scenarios are based on the CEU 3CSEP's earlier building energy scenario work for the IPCC, the Global Energy Assessment, the UNEP SBCI. Reports and publications will need to be prepared based on the analysis of the results.

The applicant

We are looking for applicants with a background in engineering, economics, energy analysis, or related subjects, with either strong quantitative or analytical skills and good knowledge of Excel. Experience in (engineering-economic) modeling, scenario development, energy policy anlaysis, knowledge related to building energetics, architecture, or programming skills are a strong asset. Good writing skills in English are a prerequisite, as is the ability to meet tight deadlines. The researcher will be based in Budapest.

Central European University (CEU) is a graduate research-intensive university. It is located in Budapest, and accredited in the United States and Hungary. CEU's mission is to promote academic excellence, state-of-the-art research, and civic engagement, in order to contribute to the development of open societies in Central and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, and other emerging democracies throughout the world. CEU offers both Master's and doctoral programs, and enrolls more than 1500 students from nearly 100 countries. The teaching staff consists of more than 180 resident faculty, from over 40 countries, and a large number of prominent visiting scholars from around the world.

The language of work is English.

Compensation:

The work will begin immediately and continue until June 2012, with potential for continuation. Compensation is based on a junior researcher level, with exact amount depending on the experience, skills and availability of the applicant.

How to apply?

Applicants need to submit:

• a cover letter, highlighting relevant skills
• the names and contact details of three referees and
• the applicant's availability along with a CV  

Evaluation of applications will start immediately. 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Orsolya Vida (e-mail: VidaO@ceu.hu).

Please send your complete application package to:

3csep@ceu.hu

CEU is an equal opportunity employer.

Diana Ürge-Vorsatz, PhD
Director Center for Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Policy (3CSEP) and Professor Department of Environmental Sciences and Policy CEU H-1051 Budapest Nador utca 9.
Ph:  +36-1-327-3021, +36-1-3273092
Fax: +36-1-327-3031
http://3csep.ceu.hu/ http://www.ceu.hu/envsci Email: vorsatzd@ceu.hu