Postdoctoral Researcher Position to work on Decarbonisation of Future Power Networks

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

These positions are funded by the Spanish State Research Agency of the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation through the Unit of Excellence “María de Maeztu” grant with reference number CEX2019-000931-M (2020-2023), awarded in the “Severo Ochoa Centres of Excellence” and the “María de Maeztu Units of Excellence” call 2019 of the Spanish State Programme for Knowledge Generation and Scientific and Technological Strengthening of the R&D&I System.

                                                                  

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IMDEA Energy is opening a Postdoctoral Researcher Position for the Electrical Systems Unit, looking for talented and motivated candidates with strong background in power systems, network management and renewable energy integration. 

Your Tasks:

  • R&D in tools for planning and operation of future power systems with massive integration of renewable and energy storage technologies.
  • R&D activities in demand management, demand flexibility and demand forecasting.
  • Participation in national and international research projects in SmartGrids related subjects.
  • Dissemination and publication of research results in scientific journals.
  • Supervision of doctoral researchers.
Requirements

Compulsory Requirements:

  • Ph.D. degree in Electrical, Electronic or Control Systems Engineering.
  • Solid background in Power Systems Analysis, Distributed Generation, Renewable and Energy Storage Technologies.
  • Proven track record in publishing research results.
  • Oral and written communication skills in English.

Merits to value:

  • Experience in national and international projects.
  • Good understanding of Power Engineering, Power Systems Economics, Optimisation Techniques, Power Electronics, Machine Learning techniques, IT technologies and Real-Time Control Systems.
  • Good knowledge of DIgSILENT PowerFactory, Matlab, SimPowerSystems and other energy systems modelling tools.
Selection Criteria
  • ​​​​Adequacy of the candidate's training to the requested profile.
  • Work experience related to the profile of the job position.
  • Knowledge of English.
  • Motivation for accomplishing high-quality research.
Conditions

Remuneration: Between 35.500€ – 38.000€ 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: 2 years.
Workplace

IMDEA Energía: Mostoles, 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.