Priogen is an innovative Energy Trading company, based in Amsterdam. Our focus is on utilizing in-depth fundamental analysis to forecast the impact of renewable energy output on the power and gas markets. We have been growing rapidly in the European Electricity and Gas markets on the back of the energy transition.
We are looking for a Junior Research Meteorologist to actively contribute meteorological information to positively influence trading decisions.
What you'll do
At Priogen, the meteorology team plays a dual role: providing critical insights to support trading strategies and actively participating in trading activities. As a Junior Research Meteorologist, you'll work closely with our Research Meteorologist as part of a growing team focused on weather-driven research and development. While the team is small for now, we have plans to expand and you'll be an important part of shaping that growth.
Your main role will be to support the development and implementation of meteorological tools and models that help us understand and anticipate market-relevant weather patterns. You'll play a key part in translating research ideas into operational tools and helping bring new forecasting projects to life.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and maintaining tools used for forecasting and trading operations
- Writing scripts and building solutions to support existing and future research projects
- Contributing to seasonal and sub-seasonal weather forecasting
- Assisting in projects aimed at improving forecast accuracy and team efficiency
- Keeping the team up to date with relevant scientific developments
- Supporting the design of meteorology-based trading strategies
Who you are
- Master's degree (equivalent) or higher in atmospheric sciences, meteorology, or environmental science
- Strong interpersonal skills to communicate facts and challenge opinions in a logical, systematic manner.
- Strong analytical skills to comprehend large amounts of information and able to make decisions when information is limited.
- Fluent in Python and/or other scripting languages
- Resilient and opportunistic in a continuously changing, fast-pace environment
- Experience in seasonal to subseasonal forecasting is an advantage
- Knowledge and experience with machine learning is a plus
Not sure if you meet every requirement?
Don't worry if you're excited about the role and think you could be a good fit, we'd still love to hear from you. Please feel free to apply even if your experience doesn't perfectly match every point listed.
What's in it for you?
- A true career! We hire to retain and want you to grow and become a superstar at Priogen.
- Colleagues who care! We have a very energetic and collaborative team.
- Interesting and challenging work! We offer roles with broad responsibilities, high autonomy and diverse tasks.
- Performance coaching and training aimed at strong personal development and career growth.
- Excellent benefits! Pension plan, commuting allowance, fitness discount, fresh fruit, juice and soda daily, social events and more.
Does this sound like you? Then we look forward to receiving your application.