Aurora Energy Research
Aurora Energy Research
Aurora Energy Research provides energy market analytics and strategic intelligence for organizations navigating the global energy transition. Based in Oxford, the company supports planning, portfolio management, and investment decisions through market outlooks, software for evaluating wind and battery projects, and tailored advisory work. Its research is also shared through reports, podcasts, webinars, and industry events focused on major developments in energy markets.

Research Associate, Japan Power and Energy Markets

Research Associate at Aurora Energy Research, studying Japan’s power and energy markets. Develop quantitative analysis and client recommendations on energy policy, renewables, and the energy transition.

Description

  • Produce rigorous quantitative analyses to support client decisions.
  • Partner with the modelling team to quantify economic questions and interpret model results.
  • Track developments in Japanese power markets, energy policy, renewable energy, battery storage, and other energy transition topics.
  • Identify research and product opportunities and help expand the team’s capabilities.
  • Work with clients to understand their interests and gather insights.
  • Present findings to clients in meetings, workshops, and conferences.
  • Support junior colleagues and help maintain a collaborative, high-performing team.
  • Provide public and private sector clients with high-quality research on Japan’s power and energy markets.
  • Contribute across client engagements, from defining issues and testing hypotheses to analysis, recommendations, and presentations to senior clients.
  • Develop data-driven strategic perspectives on the energy transition.

Requirements

  • Bring 2–4 years of experience at a major consultancy, energy company, financial services firm, or another knowledge-focused organization.
  • Hold a first-class or high second-class university degree, preferably in a quantitative field such as economics, engineering, mathematics, physics, or finance, and have a strong interest in energy markets and policy.
  • Show the ability to interpret complex quantitative data and draw useful insights from it.
  • Have successfully taken responsibility for project and process management in team-based settings.
  • Communicate clearly and work effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues.
  • Bring a self-starting, entrepreneurial outlook and an interest in growing the business.
  • Be fluent in English at C1 level and have native or JLPT N1-level Japanese.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to influence major decisions across the energy sector.
  • Direct client engagement through Aurora conferences, workshops, and webinars.
  • Opportunity to develop into a publicly visible industry expert.
  • Informal, international, and enjoyable workplace culture.
  • Commuting allowance.
  • Private health insurance.
  • Access to Aurora Academy training and skills development opportunities.
  • Access to the Employee Assistance Programme, providing 24/7/365 expert advice and support across personal and professional matters.

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