PhD student position in operation, control and protection of future intelligent distribution networks

Major responsibilities

The main responsibilities of the PhD student will include developments of methods for optimizing the operation of future distribution grids with high level penetration of distributed energy resources (DERs), including inverter-based renewable energy generation, energy storage system, and demand response resources. The project aims to maximize the hosting capacity of distribution systems for DERs by managing optimizing grid utilization with advanced forecasting techniques using energy (data) analytics together with novel grid tariff designs as well as by an overall framework for market-based solutions for network congestion managements. The project will also develop advanced protection schemes for inverter-based DERs and future distribution grid.

The PhD student will work in close collaboration with international project partners within a newly awarded EU Horizon 2020 project.

The position also includes departmental work (e.g., teaching) up to 20%, apart from the research tasks.

Position summary
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.

Qualifications
The applicant must have a MSc degree or equivalent in electric power engineering with emphasis on power systems. The successful applicant should have an outstanding academic track record and well developed analytical and problem solving skills.

The applicant is expected to have a strong background in distribution system modelling and analysis, and power system state estimation. Knowedge and/or research experience in optimized operation of distribution systems, monitoring, communication and control, and protection is highly desirable. Knowledge and skills in mathematical modeling language such as GAMS are also expected. Hands-on expererience in laboratory set-up and hardware design is a plus.

Applicants are 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.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20170356 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:

CV:(Please name the document: CV, Family name, Ref. number)
• CV
• Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
• 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 and present your qualifications.
• Previous research fields and main research results.
• Future goals and research focus. Are there any specific projects and research issues you are primarily interested in?

Other documents:
• Copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis.
• Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, eg. TOEFL test results.

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

Application deadline: August 10, 2017

For questions, please contact:
Professor Ola Carlson, PhD examiner, E-mail: ola.carlson@chalmers.se; Phone: +46 31 7721637
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

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