Smart Grid Researcher

About the Role
Aitown is a deep-tech company building AI-driven platforms for sustainable infrastructure. As part of the SWITCH Leap-Re project, we are leading the research and development of intelligent systems for distributed energy management. For this role, we're looking for a smart grid researcher with a passion for impact, a builder’s mindset, and a natural drive to take part, contribute actively, and shape meaningful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
• Design and test AI/ML algorithms for grid intelligence and optimization
• Work with real-world data from DERs, IoT sensors, and energy system platforms
• Co-develop smart tools for energy management and control
• Share your insights, ideas, and push the boundaries of what’s possible Who You AreIf you're the kind of person who has a drive to build rather than selling hours, and sees challenges as creative playgrounds — this could be a great fit. We're especially excited to meet people with a founder mindset: those who act like initiators, not executors to make ideas happen together with the feeling of ownership, The ideal candidate must have
• A Bachelor, Master graduate or PhD student as early-career engineer, or researcher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Energy Systems, or related fields
• You have real interest in smart grids, DERs, and how AI can make them better
• experience with development of of forecasting, optimization, and using generative approaches
• hands-on experience with developments using Python and its libraries Preferred (Not Required) Skills
• Familiarity with energy system modeling, DERs, or control algorithms
• Familiarity with IoT data flows, backend development, or cloud infrastructure
• Practical application of AI/ML tools in energy or software contexts
• Understanding of forecasting, optimization, or generative approaches

What We Offer
• A flexible, open collaboration with room to take initiative
• The chance to work on real energy problems, not theoretical case studies
• A team that values curiosity, ownership, and meaningful contribution
• Space to learn, experiment, and shape the direction of your future

How to Apply
Send us:
• A short note on why this role matters to you
• Your CV, GitHub, or portfolio
• (Optional) just short a presentation of one of your projects