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The group provides a unique opportunity to work on fundamental and innovative solutions to challenging industry problems. We work closely with engineers and economists across multiple ISO departments and collaborate with various external research entities. As a member of this group, you will play a vital role in improving the ISO's markets, operations and planning, and your work will help shape the horizon of power industry. \n\nAs a scientist in this group, you will apply knowledge and skills from a wide range of fields including mathematical optimization, economic theory and power system engineering to tackle major challenges in ISO's markets, operations and planning. 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