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Octopus Energy Group
London
2 months ago
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Were looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Data Scientist to tackle the challenge of lowcarbon heating and cooling flexibility. Youll help build nextgen optimisation models and control algorithms for heating and cooling consumer assets across the UK Europe and beyond.

Your work will support the commercialisation of heat flexibility in the UK and help drive the adoption of lowcarbon heating in homes nationwide.
What youll do:
    • Create buildinglevel and fleetlevel heating and cooling optimisation models
    • Design new & novel approaches to heat and cool homes at lower energy costs
    • Work with developers to create & deliver optimisation instructions to Octopus & thirdparty heat pumps air conditioners and associated technologies
    • Support the rollout of heating/cooling assets into energy flexibility markets
What youll need:
    • Experience in a relevant field like energy management controls design or machine learning applied to energy or complex optimisation systems
    • A strong grasp of data science tools and platforms (SQL Python etc.)
    • Solid understanding of machine learning algorithms and experience creating stochastic models
    • Knowledge of UK and/or European energy markets particularly energy flexibility
    • Experience building predictive models using a range of data sources (internal and external)
    • Familiarity with how heating systems behave and are controlled especially airtowater heat pumps and hot water systems
    • A Masters degree or PhD in a quantitative field (like Data Science Computer Science or Statistics) is great but equivalent experience is equally valued
Why else youll love it here:
Our process usually takes up to 4 weeks but well always do our best to flex around what works for you. Along the way youll chat with our recruitment team and your Recruiter will help you throughout different stages. Got any burning questions before then Drop us a message at and wed love to help!

If this sounds like you then wed love to hear from you.

Are you ready for a career with us We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your any specific accommodationsWhether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference let us know and well do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!

Studies have shown that some groups of people like women are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are if you like one of our jobs we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus were looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities an inclusive work environment and fairness for everyone.


Key Skills
Laboratory Experience,Immunoassays,Machine Learning,Biochemistry,Assays,Research Experience,Spectroscopy,Research & Development,cGMP,Cell Culture,Molecular Biology,Data Analysis Skills
Employment Type :Full-Time
Experience:years
Vacancy:1

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