Master Thesis “Algorithmic Trading in Electricity Markets" (f/m/d)

We are looking for a student (f/m/d) to work on a Master thesis about algorithmic trading in electricity markets. As part of this work, the student will explore the fascinating intersection of algorithmic trading and electricity markets under real-world market scenarios. The student will join our team of Grid Management and Optimization in Mannheim, Germany.

Your responsibilities

• Clean and manipulate large and complex data sets from real electricity markets
• Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify trends and patterns
• Develop time series forecasting models for market related variables (load, price, etc.)
• Develop bidding strategies to optimally trade energy from renewables (PV, wind) in the electricity market
• Document and present findings
• Optionally, disseminate your results in scientific publications, patent applications

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• You're currently finishing up your Master's degree in a topic related to electrical engineering, power systems, finance or similar.
• Knowledge of the basic concepts of electricity markets
• Good programming skills (Python or R)
• Experience with data manipulation and cleaning techniques
• Knowledge of statistical techniques and artificial intelligence/machine learning algorithms