Aurora’s modelling team create and maintain the energy models that underpin our subscription analytics, advisory, and software offerings. Our services are widely used by leading energy companies and investors.
Based in Oxford, you will contribute to our energy modelling efforts by developing analytical and computational tools, enhancing our modelling methodology, analysing data, formulating recommendations on future trends, and conveying insights to enhance clients’ decision making.
The positions have a focus on modelling energy commodities (notably electricity) markets and suit a recent university graduate (MSc or PhD).
Key responsibilities
- Develop the models that drive Aurora's software solutions to provide cutting-edge insights into the energy market
- Collaborate closely with our research and advisory teams to derive insights from model results, ensuring that they enhance clients’ decision making
- Customise and adapt models to reflect the intricacies of specific energy markets, while building analytical tools to enhance Aurora’s technical suite
- Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of processes within the broader modelling team
Skills knowledge and expertise
Required attributes:
- Relevant degree in Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or other quantitative field
- Exceptional problem solving skills and analytical ability
- Ability to collect, analyse and interpret complex quantitative data and information
- Knowledge of one or more programming languages, e.g. C++, Matlab, Python, R, Java
- Strong interpersonal skills, and a great team player
Desirable attributes:
- Relevant Master’s degree or PhD
- Knowledge of and interest in energy markets, and a belief that well-designed models significantly improve decision making
- Knowledge of statistical or stochastic modelling
- Knowledge of an algebraic modelling language, such as GAMS (preferred) or AMPL
What we offer
Some of the benefits we include are:
- Private Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Parental Support
- Salary-Exchange Pension
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Local Oxford Discounts
- Cycle-to-work Scheme
- Flu Jabs
At AER, we are committed to offering flexibility in the way we work. Most of our roles are hybrid with a mix of in-office/home working and potentially adjustable working hours. Let’s discuss what works for you and AER during the interview process.
The Company is committed to the principle that no employee or job applicant shall receive unfavourable treatment on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity.
To apply, please submit your Résumé / CV, a personal summary, your salary expectations and please inform us of your notice period.
About us
From its academic roots, Aurora Energy Research is a thriving, rapidly growing company, currently serving over 600 of the world’s most influential energy sector participants, including utilities, investors, and governments.
While we constantly strive to reach new markets and diversify our product portfolio, we are already active across the globe in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Europe, and North America, working with leading organisations to provide comprehensive market intelligence, bespoke analytic and advisory services, and cutting-edge software.
We are a diverse team of experts with vast energy, financial, and consulting backgrounds, covering power, hydrogen, carbon, and fossil commodities. With this, we provide data-driven intelligence to fuel strategic decisions in the global energy transformation
