Data Analyst project BEL

Do you want to contribute to a big data research on the societal benefits of energy retrofits in homes? Energy transition in Dutch social housing involves retrofitting millions of dwellings in coming years. The aim is to contribute to the climate goals and -increasingly important- to reduce energy poverty and improve the health of the residents. The effectiveness of energy retrofits in achieving these goals however strongly depends on tenants’ behavioural responses.

Our multidisciplinary project BEL provides detailed insight in these responses to support acceleration of the energy transition. We combine big data analysis with microeconomic behavioural modelling, econometrics, machine learning and natural language processing. We exploit longitudinal 2014-2021 data of 1 million social houses and households (40% of the social sector).

Information This is a four-month position. The Data analyst will contribute to training existing econometric models in R and Python and running scenarios, as well as preparing new data to be used in a PhD project that will start in 2027. See www.bel-tue.nl for more information about the project.

• MSc degree in exact or computer sciences.
• Experience with training econometric models on big data, experience with working with Big data of CBS.
• Proficiency in R and Python.
• Affinity with energy efficiency topics and behavioural microeconomic modelling.

Fixed-term contract: 4 months. An exciting position within an international yet personal university. You are right in the middle of the students, on a green campus within walking distance of the central station. Besides beautiful architecture, you will find varied workplaces and excellent sports facilities. We also offer you:

• A monthly salary of minimum € 3,706 to maximum € 5,760 gross for full-time employment, depending on your knowledge and experience (scale 10 Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities).
• In addition to vacation pay, a structural end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.
• A favorable arrangement for more holidays or a sabbatical.
• A selection model for additional fringe benefits.
• Working hours in consultation for an optimal work-life balance.
• Scope for your talent with advancement prospects and excellent development opportunities such as mentoring, workshops and coaching.
• Partially paid parental leave and reimbursement for commuting expenses, working from home and the internet.
• A generous employer contribution to the favorable ABP pension plan.
• Unlimited access to the modern on-campus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate.

TU/e

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