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SmartUp – Social Innovation Lab is a non-governmental organisation working to address and solve social challenges in the areas of education, public sector innovation, and climate change. Through its innovative approach and dedication, the SmartUp team works every day to create a more beautiful, different, and better world. Composed of ambitious and motivated associates, the team is always open to new professionals who want to work in a pleasant working environment and who aim, through their work, to create positive change for their surroundings and society.
In line with the needs of the current Community Energy Cooperatives project, SmartUp announces a call for:
Researcher on Energy Communities and Electric Mobility
The project is focused on supporting the local energy transition through the development and research of:
- electric vehicle charging infrastructure;
- energy communities;
- renewable energy sources;
- local models for sustainable mobility and energy planning.
The engaged person will provide technical, research, and analytical support within the project activities, with a focus on energy systems, electric infrastructure, and opportunities for developing local energy communities.
Key tasks and responsibilities:
- Conduct technical and research analyses related to: EV charging infrastructure; electricity distribution network; energy communities; renewable energy sources and energy storage systems;
- EV charging infrastructure;
- electricity distribution network;
- energy communities;
- renewable energy sources and energy storage systems;
- Analyze strategic documents at national and local level and identify opportunities and barriers for further development of energy communities.
- Analyze the legal, technical, and spatial prerequisites for installing electric vehicle chargers;
- Support mapping and analysis of relevant institutions, companies, and local stakeholders;
- Develop business concepts, recommendations, and models for local energy initiatives, based on the results of previous and ongoing project activities
- Participate in meetings, consultations, and coordination with public institutions, municipalities, energy companies, and other stakeholders;
- Prepare reports, analyses, presentations, and project documents;
- Support activities related to energy communities and sustainable mobility.
Required skills and qualifications:
- Completed higher education in electrical engineering, energy, or a related technical field;
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in: power systems; distribution network; energy planning; renewable energy sources; electric mobility;
- power systems;
- distribution network;
- energy planning;
- renewable energy sources;
- electric mobility;
- Experience in communication and collaboration with institutions, municipalities, companies, and other stakeholders;
- Experience in conducting research, as well as developing and working on projects in the field of sustainable mobility, electric vehicles, energy communities, and related topics.
- Knowledge of the national legal framework and energy policies will be considered an advantage;
- Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills;
- Knowledge of English;
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
Candidates with the following will have an advantage:
- Experience in planning electricity distribution systems;
- Experience in projects related to energy communities and smart grids;
- Experience with public infrastructure or municipal projects;
Logistical information related to the engagement:
- The person is expected to start work on September 1, 2026, for a period of 6 months.
- The engagement is concluded through an Employment Contract.
- Starting salary of 60,000 denars net.
- The weekly working hours are Monday to Friday, 8 working hours, with a daily log of completed tasks to be kept.
This call is public. Anyone who meets the required qualifications may apply by submitting the following documents:
- Resume (CV) in Macedonian and/or English
To apply for the offered position, send the required documentation to info@innovationlab.mk with the subject line “Researcher on Energy Communities and Electric Mobility”.
The deadline for submitting applications is 05.08.2026.
Applications received after the stated deadline, as well as those not submitted in accordance with the call requirements, will not be considered.
Only selected candidates will be contacted.
