Predoctoral Researcher Position to work on control solutions for renewable energy and storage integration using HVDC and hybrid DC/AC network technologies

IMDEA Energy Institute is a María de Maeztu Center of Excellence whose objective is to develop R&D activities in the fields of renewable energies and clean energy technologies by establishing strong links with leading companies in the energy sector. (www.energy.imdea.org).

Description

IMDEA Energy is opening a Predoctoral Researcher Position for the Electrical Systems Unit, looking for talented and motivated candidates to work on control solutions for renewable energy and storage integration using HVDC and hybrid DC/AC network technologies within the framework of the project “HVDC and Hybrid DC/AC Technologies for Reconfigurable Energy Islands" (HVDC4ISLANDS).

Proyecto HVDC4ISLANDS (PCI2024-155045-2) financiado por MICIU/AEI /10.13039/501100011033 y Cofinanciado por la Unión Europea. Proyecto HVDC4ISLANDS (PCI2024-155045-2) financiado por MICIU/AEI /10.13039/501100011033 y Cofinanciado por la Unión Europea.

The requirements are as follows:

Tasks Description:

  • R&D in development of control systems for power electronics converters used in renewable and energy storage integration to hybrid AC and DC grids.
  • Modelling of hybrid DC/AC energy islands and their grid integration.
  • Implementation and proof of concept of the control algorithms in a Power HIL environment (Smart Energy Integration Lab).
  • Participation in national and international research projects related with grid stability and control of grid connected renewable energy sources and energy storage systems.
  • Communicate and disseminate research results through high-quality scientific channels including high impact scientific publications, presentations in conferences, etc.
  • Supervision of Master or undergraduate studies.
Requirements

Compulsory Requirements:

  • Oficial Master Degree in Electrical, Electronic or Industrial Engineering, Control Systems or similar.
  • Bachelor degree in Electrical, Electronic or Industrial Engineering, Control Systems or similar.
  • Solid background in Power Electronics, Control Systems, Power Engineering and Industrial Communications.

Other merits to value:

  • Knowledge and experimental practice in System Modelling, Power Networks, Renewable Energy Technologies, IT technologies and Real-Time Control systems.
  • Knowledge and experimental practice of assessment tools for power network stability.
  • Experience in modelling power networks, renewable energy sources and energy storage systems in Matlab/Simulink and DigSilent PowerFactory.
  • Experience in use of Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) and Power-Hardware-In-the-Loop (PHIL) platforms.
  • Oral and written communication skills in English.
Selection Criteria
  • Adequacy of the candidate's training to the requested profile.
  • Work experience related to the profile of the job position.
  • Motivation for accomplishing high-quality research.
  • Knowledge of English.
Conditions
  • Remuneration: Between 21.500€ – 24.000€ per year, depending upon qualification and expertise.

*The contract includes all the benefits of the Spanish Public Health and Social Security System.

  • Duration of the contract: 1 year, possibility of annual renewals depending on performance
Workplace

IMDEA Energía, Móstoles, Madrid
Documents

Final decisions will be personally communicated by e-mail to all candidates.

 

Equal opportunities are guaranteed in the selection process, without any forms of discrimination. Female  applicants are encouraged to apply to favor parity in employment.
IMDEA Energy commitment is to guarantee equality in measures to balance personal, family and working life and to promote gender equality.