Applicants will earn the CLEWs - Gold Proficiency Badge; if their submission meets the following criteria.

• Design and develop complex energy/resource system models addressing specific real-world issues

• Implement advanced debugging techniques for more sophisticated models

• Critically evaluate scenario modelling results and their policy implications

• Communicate and document modelling outcomes effectively

• Adapt models to different geographical and socio-economic contexts

Applicant needs to provide evidence for completion of following activities: 

• 5 years work/project experience with CLEWs OR PhD plus 2 years project experience

• Demonstrate at least two of the following skills

• Create innovative improvements and critical assessments of relevant modelling techniques and methodologies

• Manage and develop highly complex energy/resource models that are able to solve critical real-world problems

• Apply advanced coding and debugging skills to resolve intricate modelling challenges

• Translate complex modelling results into actionable policy recommendations for senior decision-makers 

• Two signed letters of recommendation from existing gold badge holders AND
• A CV extract demonstrating the required experience AND
• Demonstrate at least two of the above skills with links to two pieces of documentation (as a lead author). Documentation can be in the form of peer-reviewed academic publications, policy papers,  conference presentation, a GitHub read me file or equivalent.