Data Behavioural Scientist - 6 month FTC

We are looking for an Economist, Data Scientist, or Behavioural Scientist to join our Trials and Analysis team at the Centre for Net Zero (CNZ) for a 6-month fixed-term contract.
In addition to expertise in causal inference and econometrics, we are looking for a person who is organised, practical, good at managing stakeholders, and has a strong track record of delivery.
The Trials and Analysis team leads the design and delivery of field trials and quasi-experimental analyses, in collaboration with a range of delivery partners from the Octopus Energy Group and outside it. The role we're looking for will lead the trial design and analysis of a randomised control trial (RCT) with Octopus Electroverse.
This high-profile project will involve the design, implementation, and analysis of the field trial with Octopus Electroverse and possibly other partners, such as local authorities or distribution network operators. We're looking for someone experienced in trial design, analysis, and implementation-ideally in a multi-partner context; strong communication skills, stakeholder management, and experience working within commercial (not just academic) timelines are essential.
You'll be supported by other researchers in CNZ's Trials and Analysis team, the team Director, and our Chief Economist. Additionally, you'll work closely with a CNZ project manager, who will assist in partner liaison and ensure adherence to the pre-analysis plan. Finally, you'll collaborate with CNZ's external affairs team to deliver high-quality reporting on the analyses.,

• Trial design: Designing the field trial and drafting a pre-analysis plan, in compliance with requirements from the funder of this work


• Implementation: Working closely with a project manager on our team to help Octopus Electroverse deliver the trial in a way that maintains fidelity to the pre-analysis plan and enables rigorous analysis once complete


• Analysis: Leading the analyses of this trial, and helping structure these analyses to turn them into high quality reporting


• Reporting: Leading the write-up of these analyses into accessible, policy-facing materials


• Partner engagement: Liaising with partners, managing and coordinating implementation across partners, and communicating updates to key partners and external stakeholders
  
  Attention to detail and curiosity, with an eagerness to learn more about the energy industry


• Demonstrate an ability to write clear, maintainable code


• Demonstrable experience designing and analysing randomised controlled trials


• Demonstrable experience communicating coherently and handling multiple stakeholders


• Demonstrable experience writing accessible, policy-facing summaries of research

Nice to have...

• Experience working in energy is beneficial but not required.


• Experience setting up and analysing quasi-experimental designs
  
  CNZ's position with an innovative and high growth global energy company gives us unprecedented insight into the energy behaviours of tomorrow, today. We are also starting to see the genesis of open data, modelling and tools from the energy community that can be leveraged to build confidence in a better vision for the energy system. We believe that through transparent research, opening up data and building tools in a tech-first and modern way, we can work together to co-design the future energy system.

CNZ is an autonomous team that sets our own research agenda. Whilst we work closely with Octopus Energy, we are a separate organisation that is part of the Octopus Energy Group of companies.

£45,000 - £50,000 a year
This will be on a pro-rata basis for the 6-month fixed-term contract (FTC).
If this sounds like you then we'd 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 potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!