Junior researchers in energy forecasting and distributed energy storage systems

LUT University, Finland

Updated: 28 days ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 15 May 2024

29 Mar 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

LUT University
Research Field

Engineering » Electrical engineering
Engineering » Systems engineering
Engineering » Other
Technology » Energy technology
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country

Finland
Application Deadline

15 May 2024 - 20:59 (UTC)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

38
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

LUT University’s Laboratory of Electricity Markets and Power Systems offers several junior researcher (doctoral student) positions starting in autumn 2024. The work will involve research in the areas of energy forecasting, distributed energy storage systems, and electric transportation system integration. The laboratory is part of the Department of Electrical Engineering at LUT University’s School of Energy Systems in Lappeenranta, Finland. 

What we are looking for

  • Master’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, or a closely related field 
  • Research background and experience relevant to one or more of the following subject areas:
  • Forecasting of demand, electricity price and wind farm energy production 
  • Energy storage systems for sector coupling in power systems
  • Integration of electric transportation in the power system and markets, especially logistics and heavy transportation 
    • Good programming skills (e.g., GAMS, Julia, Python, and Matlab): particularly, experience in AI, machine learning, deep learning, and optimisation techniques in power and energy system studies
    • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary research team, conduct independent research, present research regularly at international conferences and workshops, and publish papers in leading academic journals in the research field
    • High written and spoken proficiency in English
    • Ability to support the preparation of funding applications

    Employment relationship and pay

    The employment contract can be concluded only if the candidate obtains the right to pursue doctoral studies at LUT University. The employment starts with a one-year term including a six-month trial period and can be extended by three years provided that the studies have progressed satisfactorily. 

    The salary is based on the current collective agreement for Finnish universities. The typical gross starting salary for a junior researcher is approximately 32 500 euros a year. 

    What we offer

    In addition to a competitive salary, the wide range of benefits that come with the job include a holiday bonus, generous annual leave, a research incentive scheme with personal rewards for high-quality publications, flexible working hours, occupational health care, a collegial working environment, and continued commitment to your support, learning, training, and development.

    Applications

    The application deadline is 15 May 2024 at midnight, Finnish local time (UTC +3 h). 

    Please apply by filling out the online form and attaching the following:

    • A cover letter clarifying your background in the subject areas above (max. 1 page)
    • Your CV (max. 3 pages)
    • A research statement (max. 4 pages), including a presentation of current research gaps, research objectives, and research questions or hypotheses.  
    • A copy of your academic degree certificate and transcript of records. If the original documents are not in English, Finnish or Swedish, each document must be accompanied by an official certified translation into English or Finnish.

    For further information, please contact: 

    Read more about LUT as an employer and the LUT Doctoral School .

    LUT University | Clean energy, water and air are life-giving resources for which we at LUT University seek new solutions with our expertise in technology, business and social sciences. We help society and businesses in their sustainable renewal. Our international community consists of nearly 8 000 members. Our campuses are in Lappeenranta and Lahti, Finland. We’re one of the world’s top universities for climate action. lut.fi/en

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    Requirements
    Research Field
    Engineering
    Years of Research Experience
    1 - 4

    Research Field
    Engineering
    Years of Research Experience
    1 - 4

    Research Field
    Engineering
    Years of Research Experience
    1 - 4

    Research Field
    Technology
    Years of Research Experience
    1 - 4

    Additional Information
    Website for additional job details

    https://academicpositions.com

    Work Location(s)
    Number of offers available
    2
    Company/Institute
    LUT University
    Country
    Finland
    City
    Lappeenranta
    Postal Code
    53100
    Street
    Yliopistonkatu 34

    Where to apply
    Website

    https://academicpositions.com/ad/lut-university/2024/junior-researchers-in-ener…

    Contact
    City

    Lappeenranta
    Website

    https://www.lut.fi/en
    Postal Code

    53100

    STATUS: EXPIRED

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