Postdoc position in intelligent distribution grids

Information about the division
The Division of Electric Power Engineering conducts research within a broad range of topics in electric power technology. Our purpose is to develop interdisciplinary research areas within the university as well as with external partners. Research activities at the division can be organised in four main areas: Electric power systems, power electronics, electric machines and high voltage engineering. The strength of our research is based on a solid theoretical basis and extensive experimental verification in our laboratories as well as in the field. Our goals are to enhance the knowledge base regarding electrical systems for renewables, vehicles, buildings and industrial applications. The division has recently been involved in a number of research projects in the area of smart energy buildings and microgrids, transmission system monitoring and protection, etc.,  funded by EU, state funding as well as by Swedish power industry.

Major responsibilities
This position will mainly work in a new EU project dealing with control systems for maximising solar energy utilisation in residential systems coupled with thermal energy storage. The project will develop and demonstrate innovative solutions and technologies, enabled by digitalisation, for a solar photovoltaic (PV) dominated local energy community (LEC) aiming to increase PV penetration and enhance LEC’s energy efficiency.

The position will work in close cooperation with international project partners within the consortium of the project. The position also includes departmental work (e.g., teaching) up to 20%, apart from the research tasks.

The position is full-time one year with possibility to extend to another year subject to available funding and performance.

Qualifications
The applicant must have a PhD degree in electrical engineering or related field.

The applicant is required to have: i) Research experience in modelling, control and optimization of electrical distribution systems with solar photovoltaics, battery and thermal energy storage; and ii) Knowledge in energy and ancillary service markets design and analysis. Knowledge and experience with IoT platforms and integrations to energy systems are desirable.

The successful applicant should have a strong academic track record and well developed problem-solving skills. The applicants are also expected to have an excellent knowledge of both written and spoken English. Knowledge of Swedish is an advantage.

Chalmers continuously strives to be an attractive employer. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

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 20200573 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: 31 December, 2020

For questions, please contact:
Dr. Tuan Le, Senior Lecturer, project leader and supervisor, E-mail: tuan.le@chalmers.se;
Phone: +46 31 772 3832
Dr. David Steen, Senior Reseacher, project supervisor, E-mail: david.steen@chalmers.se;
Phone: +46 31 7721663

Information about the department
At the department of Electrical Engineering we value all our co-workers and we know that a variety of personalities and experiences makes the most creative workplaces. We therefore encourage applicants with any genders, backgrounds and abilities.

Our overall ambition is to contribute to a sustainable future. We aim to create a positive impact on the development of society, both environmentally, socially and economically. Research and education are performed in the areas of Communication and Antenna systems, Systems and Control, Computer vision, Signal processing, Biomedical engineering and Electric Power Engineering. Our knowledge is of use everywhere where there is advanced technology with integrated electronics, no matter if it involves electricity, electrical signals, optical signals or microwaves. The department is a dynamic and international work environment with about 200 employees from more than 20 countries. We collaborate closely with both national and international academia, industry and medical researchers.

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