Postdoc in energy system modelling

This is a post-doc position to develop a novel approach to global energy system analysis. The position entails developing a global model and to analyze how a future renewable energy system may be configured.

Information about the project and the division
There are three main focus areas of this research project. The first is to further develop an open global electricity system model to become sector-integrated, thus, to also include the heat- and transportation sectors. The second focus is to understand under which circumstances, if any, it is cost-effective to build an inter-continental grid, a so-called supergrid. The third is to analyze the use of vehicle batteries in a future energy system.

As a postdoc you will be part of the Department of Space, Earth and Environment which contains five divisions, with research and education spanning from global challenges related to sustainability and energy supply to astronomy and space sciences. The department is host to two major infrastructures, Onsala Space Observatory and Chalmers Power Central, and consist of about 250 employees.

The division of Physical Resource Theory carries out research and education on potential solutions to our major environmental challenges, e.g. global warming and sustainable use of land and other resources. At our division we focus on research in the field of technical and socio-economic systems addressing the challenges involved in the transition into a sustainable and low carbon society for a growing population, where a range of different quantitative and qualitative methods can be applied on our research topics. The ambition is to build challenge-driven scientific excellence by crossing traditional boundaries and increase the level of multi-disciplinarity in research. The division has around 50 staff members, faculty and PhD-students with diverse expertise, including engineers, natural and social scientists. We also offer courses in areas related to our research.

Major responsibilities
The post-doc will be responsible to further develop the Autopilot model, and to make analysis of relevant research questions. Around 10% of the position includes teaching in relevant courses.

Position summary
Temporary employment, 80% of a full time. The position is limited to one year.

Qualifications
To qualify for the position of postdoc, you must have a doctoral degree in energy system modeling; the degree should generally not be older than three years. Experience in Julia, GAMS and GIS programming is mandatory. Previous teaching experience is meritorious.

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Our offer to you
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the dynamic city of Gothenburg. 
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Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20210114 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous research fields and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. The files may be compressed (zipped).

Application deadline: 8 April, 2021

For questions, please contact:
Fredrik Hedenus, Associate Professor
E-mail: hedenus@chalmers.se
Phone: +46 31 7723453

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