Transmission Modelling Research Associate Department: Research Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Austin, USA Reporting To: Nodal Lead, North America Description We are looking for an ...
Transmission Modelling Research Associate Department: Research Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Austin, USA Reporting To: Nodal Lead, North America Description We are looking for an ...
Research Recruitment Student Associate
Austin, TX · On-site
$15/hr
Research Recruitment Student Associate ---- Hiring Department: Department of Neuroscience ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 20 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA ...
Research Recruitment Student Associate
Austin, TX · On-site
$15/hr
Research Recruitment Student Associate ---- Hiring Department: Department of Neuroscience ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 20 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA ...
Research Recruitment Student Associate
Austin, TX · On-site
$15/hr
Research Recruitment Student Associate ---- Hiring Department: Department of Neuroscience ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 20 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA ...
Research Recruitment Student Associate
Austin, TX · On-site
$15/hr
Research Recruitment Student Associate ---- Hiring Department: Department of Neuroscience ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 20 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA ...
Research Associate - Structural Biologist
Austin, TX · On-site
$62K/yr
Research Associate - Structural Biologist ---- Hiring Department: Molecular Biosciences ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA ...
Research Associate - Structural Biologist
Austin, TX · On-site
$62K/yr
Research Associate - Structural Biologist ---- Hiring Department: Molecular Biosciences ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA ...
Clinical Research Associate
Austin, TX · On-site
$24.76/hr
Research experience Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color ...
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Clinical Research Associate
Austin, TX · On-site
$24.76/hr
Research experience Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color ...
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Clinical Research Associate
Austin, TX · On-site
Research experience Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth ...
Clinical Research Associate
Austin, TX · On-site
Research experience Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth ...
As a Clinical Research Associate, you'll play a crucial role in pioneering groundbreaking clinical studies. Your work will directly contribute to the planning, execution, and success of innovative ...
As a Clinical Research Associate, you'll play a crucial role in pioneering groundbreaking clinical studies. Your work will directly contribute to the planning, execution, and success of innovative ...
Job Scope The Clinicial Research Associate will be responsible for conducting day-to-day work associated with analytical and clinical studies conducted by Luminex, A DiaSorin Company for inclusion in ...
Job Scope The Clinicial Research Associate will be responsible for conducting day-to-day work associated with analytical and clinical studies conducted by Luminex, A DiaSorin Company for inclusion in ...
Clinical Research Associate
Austin, TX · On-site
Job Scope The Clinicial Research Associate will be responsible for conducting day-to-day work associated with analytical and clinical studies conducted by Luminex, A DiaSorin Company for inclusion in ...
Clinical Research Associate
Austin, TX · On-site
Job Scope The Clinicial Research Associate will be responsible for conducting day-to-day work associated with analytical and clinical studies conducted by Luminex, A DiaSorin Company for inclusion in ...
Social Science/Humanities Research Associate I.
Austin, TX · On-site
$40K/yr
The Research Associate will collaborate with team members and work closely with Professor Holt to coordinate day-to-day lab operations and research. Data collection occurs online and in person. This ...
Social Science/Humanities Research Associate I.
Austin, TX · On-site
$40K/yr
The Research Associate will collaborate with team members and work closely with Professor Holt to coordinate day-to-day lab operations and research. Data collection occurs online and in person. This ...
Social Science/Humanities Research Associate II
Austin, TX · On-site
$42K - $50K/yr
Social Science/Humanities Research Associate II ---- Hiring Department: Department of Psychology ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt ...
Social Science/Humanities Research Associate II
Austin, TX · On-site
$42K - $50K/yr
Social Science/Humanities Research Associate II ---- Hiring Department: Department of Psychology ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt ...
Clinical Research Associate
Austin, TX · On-site
$89K - $148K/yr
As a Clinical Research Associate, you'll play a crucial role in pioneering groundbreaking clinical studies. Your work will directly contribute to the planning, execution, and success of innovative ...
Clinical Research Associate
Austin, TX · On-site
$89K - $148K/yr
As a Clinical Research Associate, you'll play a crucial role in pioneering groundbreaking clinical studies. Your work will directly contribute to the planning, execution, and success of innovative ...
Social Science/Humanities Research Associate II
Austin, TX · On-site
$42K - $50K/yr
Social Science/Humanities Research Associate II ---- Hiring Department: Department of Psychology ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt ...
Social Science/Humanities Research Associate II
Austin, TX · On-site
$42K - $50K/yr
Social Science/Humanities Research Associate II ---- Hiring Department: Department of Psychology ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt ...
Social Science/Humanities Research Associate I
Austin, TX · On-site
$40K - $43K/yr
Social Science/Humanities Research Associate I ---- Hiring Department: Department of Psychology ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from ...
Social Science/Humanities Research Associate I
Austin, TX · On-site
$40K - $43K/yr
Social Science/Humanities Research Associate I ---- Hiring Department: Department of Psychology ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from ...
Research Associate, Nuclear Engineering Teaching Laboratory
Austin, TX · On-site
$110K/yr
Research Associate, Nuclear Engineering Teaching Laboratory ---- Hiring Department: Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ...
Research Associate, Nuclear Engineering Teaching Laboratory
Austin, TX · On-site
$110K/yr
Research Associate, Nuclear Engineering Teaching Laboratory ---- Hiring Department: Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ...
Research Associate, Nuclear Engineering Teaching Laboratory
Austin, TX · On-site
$110K/yr
Research Associate, Nuclear Engineering Teaching Laboratory ---- Hiring Department: Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ...
Research Associate, Nuclear Engineering Teaching Laboratory
Austin, TX · On-site
$110K/yr
Research Associate, Nuclear Engineering Teaching Laboratory ---- Hiring Department: Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ...
As a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) at Worldwide, you will find yourself working alongside brilliant minds across diverse therapeutic areas, including Cardiovascular, Metabolic, Neuroscience ...
As a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) at Worldwide, you will find yourself working alongside brilliant minds across diverse therapeutic areas, including Cardiovascular, Metabolic, Neuroscience ...
As a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) at Worldwide, you will find yourself working alongside brilliant minds across diverse therapeutic areas, including Cardiovascular, Metabolic, Neuroscience ...
As a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) at Worldwide, you will find yourself working alongside brilliant minds across diverse therapeutic areas, including Cardiovascular, Metabolic, Neuroscience ...
Social Science/Humanities Research Associate II
Austin, TX · On-site
$42K - $50K/yr
Social Science/Humanities Research Associate II ---- Hiring Department: Department of Psychology ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt ...
Social Science/Humanities Research Associate II
Austin, TX · On-site
$42K - $50K/yr
Social Science/Humanities Research Associate II ---- Hiring Department: Department of Psychology ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt ...
Social Science/Humanities Research Associate I
Austin, TX · On-site
$40K - $43K/yr
Social Science/Humanities Research Associate I ---- Hiring Department: Department of Psychology ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from ...
Social Science/Humanities Research Associate I
Austin, TX · On-site
$40K - $43K/yr
Social Science/Humanities Research Associate I ---- Hiring Department: Department of Psychology ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from ...
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What does a research associate do?
As a research associate, you conduct research and analysis as directed by a senior researcher or project manager. Researchers work in a number of fields, including medical science, the social sciences, natural sciences, finance, management, and academia. Your specific duties and responsibilities differ depending on the field in which you work, but some features of your work are similar across industries. You typically do primary and secondary source research, organize and process data, analyze said data, and report on your findings to lead researchers or clinicians.
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What is the difference between Research Associate vs Research Scientist?
| Aspect | Research Associate | Research Scientist |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant field | Master's or PhD in relevant field |
| Work Environment | Laboratories, research institutions, universities | Laboratories, research institutions, industry settings |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Academic, government, non-profit | Academic, industry, biotech, pharma |
| Common Search & Comparison | Yes | Yes |
The main difference between a Research Associate and a Research Scientist lies in their educational requirements and level of experience. Research Associates typically hold a bachelor's or master's degree and assist in research projects, while Research Scientists usually have a PhD and lead research efforts. Both roles work in similar environments like labs and research institutions, but Research Scientists often have more independence and responsibility.
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Job description
Department: Research
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Austin, USA
Reporting To: Nodal Lead, North America
Description
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated energy market expert / electrical engineer with a strong quantitative skillset to assist in building and refining Aurora's Security Constrained Economic Dispatch (SCED) power flow model, used to forecast nodal basis and curtailment across North American energy markets.
You will be responsible for researching and analyzing transmission congestion/losses and hourly nodal prices across energy markets in North America, developing reports that synthesize insights on investment opportunities for solar, wind, battery, and conventional assets, and refining our modelling results. You will work with regional market research and modelling teams to improve model accuracy and input assumption consistency. You will assist in preparing our models to be used with software products allowing clients to run bespoke scenarios, visualize results of our forecast in an interactive map, and utilize forecast results in asset dispatch models. Additionally, you will develop relationships with clients across the energy industry, presenting the results of our reports and explaining the fundamental drivers behind them.
You will report to the Aurora NORAM Nodal Lead. You will be a valued member of our Research team, working on a key product with substantial room for growth. You will need to work pragmatically, be a supportive team player, and be confident to generate creative ideas that engage audiences.
If you have 3+ years' experience working in energy markets and transmission analysis, and are looking for more responsibility, this job is ideal for you! You'll gain experience within an innovative, globally expanding company.
Key Responsibilities
- Research and analyze trends in pricing across thousands of nodes in all North American markets and develop reports synthesizing insights into investment opportunities
- Work with regional research and modelling teams to build and refine our SCED power flow models across energy markets in North America
- Ensure consistency in inputs, approach, and products across North American markets
- Work with Aurora's software team to roll out new products involving nodal analysis (e.g. interactive maps to visualize results and tools to launch asset dispatch models)
- Develop and share tools for analyzing nodal results, and preparing reports
- Document analysis and manage shared team files in an organized, efficient manner
- Serve as an expert for Research and Advisory teams for ad hoc support on nodal analysis
- Help to improve understanding of nodal markets across all teams
- Communicate complicated and technical analysis to clients
What we are looking for
- 3+ years' experience working in energy markets, ideally with a strong focus on transmission analysis
- Undergraduate / Graduate degree in a highly quantitative discipline, ideally electrical engineering or physics
- Strong analytical and quantitative skillset; experience working with large datasets using Python, SQL, and Excel
- In-depth understanding of Locational Marginal Price (LMP) formation and power flow fundamentals
- Pragmatic and commercial mindset, optimizing decisions based on impact and feasibility
- Confident and articulate, contributing to discussions with colleagues of all levels
- A great team player
- Attention to detail and ability to switch fluently between high-level strategic considerations and details of implementation
- Demonstrated ability to concisely articulate technical topics to a public audience
- Demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects accurately and meeting deadlines
What we offer
- A dynamic, intellectually stimulating, and supportive environment
- The opportunity to work in a key research team and grow with the company, take on further responsibilities and bring in your own ideas
- A fun, informal and international work culture
- An office in East Austin with coffee, fruit and snacks available in the office
- A competitive salary package
- Access to the Aurora Academy, our training program offering a range of opportunities to develop your skills