Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Wissenschaften e. V. | Germany | 81xxx, 80xxx München | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 22.01.2026 on stepstone.de
Consultant for ''Energy Economics''
The Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Wissenschaften e. V. (MPG) is a self-government organization of science funded by the federal and state governments. It currently operates 85 institutes and research institutes in Germany and abroad basic research in natural and spiritual sciences and is thus one of the internationally leading research institutes with numerous Nobel Prize winners in their ranks. Become part of Germany's most renowned research organization The General Administration of the MPG is looking for a 'Sustainability Office' in the Research Policy and External Relations department at the next possible time for 39 hours a week Minister for Energy Reference number 06/26 In this newly created position, you support the ambitious targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, which the MPG has set in its Climate Action Plan, in particular by supplying the MPG with electricity from regenerative sources (ecocurrent). The newly created “Sustainability Office” staff department is intended to bundle the central areas of responsibility related to sustainability in the fields of politics, cooperation and communication, energy supply, energy efficiency and climate protection and to work closely with other specialist departments of the General Administration of the MPG as well as with the Max Planck Institutes. .
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
Support and coordination of the environmental power supply of the MPG at the interface to the central purchasing of the MPG, on the one hand, and to the service provider of the ecological power supply, on the other hand (EU procurement procedures, master data collection, strategic electricity procurement, maintenance of the receiving points, etc.) Head of the MPG-internal “AG Energie”, the central advisory board for the energy supply of the Max Planck Institutes Energy costs and market analyses production of energy consumption forecasts (currently about 200 depreciation points); Evaluation of load steps of the Max Planck Institutes and development of proposals for optimisation (deconstruction/prevention) of load peaks Development of alternative energy supply concepts (PV, wind power, geothermal energy etc.) incl. Conception of current buffers by battery stations or material storage Co-operation with energy-carrying strategies and cascade models (e.g. waste heat use, power-to-heat), economic evaluation of measures, concepts for cost optimization and for a market-oriented green electricity procurement
Successfully completed academic studies (Master, Magister, Diploma) in an area relevant to the tasks Multiannual professional experience in energy supply/energy/energy trade Knowledge of the electricity market (EEX, Spot and OTC trading, PPAs) including balance sheet management Experience in economic analysis, price forecasts and procurement strategies Knowledge of energy products and flexibility options (Base /Peak products, Peak saving, Memory, HKN, PPA) Experience in handling AI applications or the willingness to work into appropriate systems Analytical, structured mode of operation and pronounced communication skills High teamability and stress resistance combined with a high degree of self-motivation Very good organizational and conceptual skills and applied appearance Language knowledge in German and English
You work in a small, highly motivated team within the General Administration of the MPG, which deals with the transformation of the overall organisation into a sustainable research establishment. As part of an indefinite working relationship, we offer you, depending on the qualification and professional experience, a payment up to the pay group of 14 TVöD (with proven master, magistrate or diploma degree) and various social benefits. You can find non-binding information about the salary in the pay table of the public service (TVöD Bund). Your workplace is located in the centre of Munich and is easily accessible by public transport. In the vicinity of the service building there are childcare facilities for children aged 6 months to 3 years. What you can expect from us We support you in the reconciliation of work and family through flexible working time models We promote your personal development through a variety of individual training measures and offer you an extensive range of health promotion and occupational pension schemes We offer discounted job tickets to use public transport In addition, the usual social benefits of the public service (Bund) are granted We offer the possibility of mobile work The Max Planck Society has set itself the goal of employing more people with difficulty. Applications for severely disabled persons are expressly desired. The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity. We look forward to applicants of any background. .
Location
 | Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Wissenschaften e. V. | |
| 80539 München | ||
| Germany |
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