PhD candidate in Digital Energy Markets: Economics and Regulation

The successful candidate will join the young, vibrant, and interdisciplinary FINATRAX Research Group, which builds bridges between electricity markets and digital technologies in Luxembourg, together with several of the EU’s main institutions and stakeholders that shape our energy transition. Located at the heart of Europe, the group consists of doctoral and post-doctoral researchers from diverse backgrounds (e.g., economics, engineering, computer science, information systems, etc.), united in pursuit of sustainable solutions that positively impact and shape a low-carbon economy and society. For more information, please visit our website: www.uni.lu/snt-en/research-groups/finatrax/

In particular, the successful candidate will be part of the Data-Driven Energy Transition NCER Project (D2ET). This project aims to accelerate the energy transition in Luxembourg by co-creating an ambitious research program. It will utilize a data-driven approach to support decision-making for an optimal energy system, with specific focus on cost-effectiveness, emission reduction, and social acceptability. D2ET will develop a comprehensive digital platform for planning energy transition scenarios, leveraging a consolidated data model and advanced analytics to facilitate strategic decisions with relevant stakeholders.

The candidate will be involved in various (inter-)national initiatives and engaged with different political decision makers. They will investigate the regulatory, policy, and market challenges of Luxembourg’s energy transition. Their work will include analyzing different energy transition scenarios, evaluating market structures and policies, and developing recommendations to support reliable supply, energy communities, and innovation. The candidate will also explore regulatory obstacles to a data-driven energy market, focusing on incentives, market access, and cross-sectoral barriers, in collaboration with national and international stakeholders. Candidates will have the opportunity to investigate a broad range of research areas and design an individual research portfolio with high impact. As such, successful candidates will be able to align the skills that they learn pursuing a doctorate with their personal goals and interests.

For further information, please laura.andolfi@uni.lu