Participate in the power supply in Switzerland

• Develop data-driven solutions to a challenging problem in the field of solar energy forecasting, directly connected to Swissgrid’s core business of ensuring a stable, safe, and secure operation of the power grid.
• Work on dashboards and data pipelines to share the generated forecasts with consuming applications.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis and apply machine learning or statistical algorithms to identify critical trends and patterns in the collected data.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the developed application is aligned with the overall requirements and business needs.
• Depending on the business needs and your interests, support your team members in additional ongoing projects.

This is how you make the difference

• You are currently pursuing or have recently completed a bachelor’s or master's degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, statistics, engineering, or in a related quantitative field.
• You are proficient in the usage of Python, familiar with libraries to analyze large amounts of data, and passionate about writing high-quality code.
• Ideally, you already have some prior knowledge of database architectures (e.g., SQL).
• Prior experience with cloud computing environments (e.g., Microsoft Azure, AWS), or with Apache Spark is an advantage but not a requirement.
• Prior knowledge in the field of electric power systems is a plus but not a requirement.
• You have an excellent command of English. Knowledge of German and/or French is a plus.

What we offer

• An opportunity to gain practical experience in a real-world data science environment while making a meaningful contributing to running the Swiss power grid.
• Comprehensive insight into the energy industry and current R&D developments in the areas of a transmission system operator.
• 5 weeks of vacation per year and company vacations between Christmas and New Year.
• Flexible working hours, the opportunity to work from home, and a modern workplace with excellent public transport connections.
• A competitive compensation package.

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