The energy transition needs smart technology and curious specialists like you. As a Junior R&I Specialist – Foundation Model in Arnhem, you'll work on innovative AI solutions that help shape the energy system of the future. You'll learn, experiment, and help build cutting-edge applications within an internationally oriented team. Working 32–40 hours per week, you'll grow your expertise while delivering real impact in a fast-evolving field.
The energy transition needs you as Junior R&I Specialist
Within System Operations, you'll contribute to building the energy system of tomorrow. As part of the Foundation Model Team (Research & Innovation), you'll help develop and validate advanced AI and foundation model solutions that are gradually translated into operational applications. In this junior role, the focus is on learning, applying, and deepening your expertise—tackling clearly defined challenges under the guidance of a medior/senior specialist or team lead.
Your role will involve:
Conducting focused analyses and experiments (e.g., data exploration, baseline models, evaluations) following agreed methodologies and quality standards
Implementing and testing model and pipeline components—including preprocessing, training/inference scripts, and evaluation runs—with a strong focus on reproducibility
Supporting the identification and refinement of use cases by helping define requirements, clarify assumptions, and formulate measurable success criteria
Contributing to implementation-ready artefacts such as notebooks, scripts, evaluation reports, and documentation for handover to teams responsible for embedding and productization
Developing expertise in one or two specialization areas (e.g., evaluation & benchmarks, prompt engineering & fine-tuning, data quality, retrieval, or interpretability) and demonstrating measurable growth
Applying team standards and best practices—including coding standards, experiment logging, and documentation—while identifying opportunities for improvement
Sharing progress and learnings with the team and documenting your work clearly so others can build on it
You complete our network
Did you know Alliander is made up of several companies working together to build a reliable, future-proof energy network? Alongside thousands of dedicated professionals, we develop and manage the energy grid that serves millions of residents and businesses across the Netherlands.
Everything we do is driven by the people who depend on us: our customers. Thanks to the talent and expertise of our employees, we're confident in the future of energy in the Netherlands—and together with you, we're making the energy transition possible for and with our customers.
Your impact on tomorrow's energy grid starts within System Operations. Here, you'll work alongside ambitious, internationally minded colleagues to help build an autonomous, secure, and resilient energy system. Within the Research & Innovation team, you'll contribute to technology exploration, innovation initiatives, and collaboration with external partners.
You energise our network
You combine curiosity with a solid technical foundation. You work accurately, actively seek feedback, and enjoy explaining your analyses and decisions clearly. In addition, you bring:
0–3 years of relevant work experience and at least a bachelor's level of thinking and working in a relevant field such as Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or Applied Physics
Basic knowledge of AI/ML and large foundation models, with the ability to apply research literature and internal documentation to your work
Experience with Python and data/ML tools such as PyTorch, Jupyter Notebooks, Git, and experiment tracking frameworks
A strong analytical and research-oriented mindset—you can formulate hypotheses, design experiments, and interpret results with guidance
A structured and quality-focused way of working, including documentation, version control, and reproducible experimentation
An open attitude toward collaboration and learning—you're receptive to feedback, communicate clearly, and work effectively with specialists and operational stakeholders
Strong English communication skills, suitable for an international working environment
Attractive salary and benefits package
Based on a 40-hour working week, you will receive:
annually an Individual Choice Budget (IKB) of 18% (full time) or 12.8% (part time) of your gross annual salary. This includes 5.2% ADV (shorter working hours) and 8% holiday allowance. If you do not work full time, you are not entitled to ADV. You can have this budget paid out as extra salary or use it to purchase extra days off, for example. You choose the option that is right for you;
a sustainable employability (SE) budget of €700 per year. Choose a payment for a sport or hobby, to make your home more sustainable or to reduce your student loan debt with DUO, for example. You decide how your budget is spent;
And we obviously offer much more besides! Read more about Alliander and all your terms of employment.
More information for you
Together, we are making our network better. For everyone, with everyone. And you can be part of that! Apply by clicking the application button on this vacancy. You will receive a reply from us within 5 working days. Your application procedure may involve an assessment or screening. You will find more information in our screening conditions.
Do you have any questions about the selection procedure or screening? Contact Bram van der Linde, Recruiter: [email protected].
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Recruiter
Bram van der Linde
Telefoonnummer:
+31 (6) 42329903
