952 - Quantitative and operational energy economics (GDF-SUEZ Chair) (1EFT)

Applicants must show a genuine interest for the development of quantitative energy economics models relevant for business application. Specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to, market simulation and risk management models in the gas and electricity utilities, climate change, and energy consuming sectors. Willingness to follow the evolution of institutions and energy policy matters in the European energy scene is also essential.

The selected candidate will be a member of Center for Operations Research and Econometrics (CORE) of the Institute of Multidisciplinary Research for Quantitative Modelling and Analysis (IMMAQ) and of the Louvain School of Engineering (EPL).
 

The successful candidate will have teaching assignments in the above-mentioned field within the various degree programmes organised by the Louvain School of Engineering. Depending on the background of the candidate; teaching can include courses in energy economics, optimization, and mathematical finance. The candidate will help develop an interdisciplinary program in quantitative energy economics at the master level.

Further information :
Prof. Philippe Chevalier – Philippe.chevalier@uclouvain.be  - Tél : (+32) 10 47 83 96
Prof. Vincent Blondel – Vincent.blondel@uclouvain.be - Tél : (+32) 10  47 83 96

Localisation:
Science and Technology Sector (SST)
Ecole Polytechnique de Louvain (EPL)
Institute for Multidisciplinary Research in Quantitative Modelling and Analysis (IMMAQ)

How to apply ? Application's Requirements
 

General Conditions

Task : The applicant will

• Be responsible for teaching courses at all the study levels (i.e. undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate), as well as in programmes of continuing education
• supervise the final diploma work (i.e. master thesis) of undergraduate students,  as well as PhD theses;
• be involved in (and/or supervise, promote) research programmes;
• contribute to the international visibility of the University through teaching and research excellence ;
• contribute to activities of the University with a societal impact in the fields of the economy, socio-cultural changes or cooperation with developing countries.

Qualifications : The applicant must have

• PhD degree in a relevant discipline, including economics, operations research, applied mathematics, mathematical finance, and business or in a interdisciplinary academic field covering some of these aspectsor;
• a significant scientific record proven by international publications ;
• either studied abroad for an extensive period or had substantial experience outside UCL ;
• experience in and aptitude for teaching at university level ;
• the capacity to work within a team of teachers and to integrate research findings in their courses;
• creativity and must be open to pedagogic innovation and interdisciplinarity;
• the capacities required to undertake academic research at a high level and to advise, or lead, a research team ;
• a good knowledge of both spoken and written French. If this is not the case, the applicant should be willing to learn French within 2 years.  Fluency in English and other languages is an additional advantage;
• the capacity to teach in French and in a second language