Background

The new Energy (ENE) Program at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) is seeking a Research Assistant to contribute analytical and research expertise to assist with the Global Energy Assessment (GEA), a major new initiative.

The Energy (ENE) Program at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) is one of the leading research groups worldwide in the analysis of long-term interactions between energy, development, and the environment. IIASA is an interdisciplinary, non-governmental, independent international research organization, located in Laxenburg, Austria.

The GEA was established by IIASA in late 2005 to help decision makers address the challenges of providing energy services for sustainable development while ameliorating existing and emerging threats associated with: security of supply; lack of access to modern forms of energy for development and poverty alleviation; local, regional and global environmental impacts; and securing sufficient investment.

The GEA will be a major activity spanning a number of years, and will be produced by bringing together leading international experts from academia, business, governments and intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations. IIASA and partners are currently developing further the Assessment, which will be formally launched later in 2006. More information about the GEA and ENE Program is available at:
http://www.iiasa.ac.at/Research/ENE/index.html.

Tasks

• Support GEA development by conducting research on a range of energy issues (access, poverty, development, security, investment, environmental impacts), by:
  a. Literature, spreadsheet-based and modelling research and analysis
  b. Drafting and assisting in the preparation of scientific papers, presentations, proposal and other material
  c. Developing a reliable set of economic, social, energy and environmental data relevant to the development of the GEA
• Assist in the review of GEA scientific material
• Contribute research and analytical expertise to other activities in the IIASA ENE Program

Profile

• Working towards an advanced degree (PhD) in energy economics, policy, environmental management and/or other relevant field
• Familiarity with economic, social, energy and other statistical databases
• Understanding of major global energy issues
• Initiative in undertaking research; flexible and adaptable in responding to deadlines in a high-pressure environment; and the ability to work in an international team with colleagues from diverse backgrounds
• Strong English language skills

Appointment Terms

The successful candidate will be offered an initial fixed-term contract for 1 year, beginning in the second half of 2006, with the possibility of extension. The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. It is exempt from taxation in Austria, but subject to the principle of income aggregation. The appointment includes moving and settlement allowances.

Preference will be given to applicants who are nationals of IIASA member countries.
Applications from women are encouraged.

Applications

To apply send a cover letter, resume, plus names, addresses (including e-mail), telephone and fax numbers of three work-related references, as well as copies of two recent publications/papers (articles, research papers, model documentation, proposals, minutes of meetings, etc.) to:
Walter Foith, Head of Human Resources
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)
Schlossplatz 1, A-2361 Laxenburg, Austria
Fax: (+43) 2236/713-13
E-mail: foithw@iiasa.ac.at

Review of applications will begin immediately.
Closing date for applications: 31 August 2006.

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Nebojsa Nakicenovic. IIASA Fax: +43 2236/713-13.

For general information about our institute and its research activities, please visit our IIASA Web site.

Responsible for this page: John Clark
Last updated: 19 Jun 2006