PhD researcher on cable hosting capacity in high-voltage grids

4 Apr 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

KU Leuven

Research Field

Engineering » Electrical engineering

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Belgium

Application Deadline

30 Apr 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

38 hours/week

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

BAP-2024-202

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

We are searching for a PhD researcher with a background on harmonic modelling of power systems and an affinity for developing mathematical optimisation models in the course of the research project “Innovative Solutions for High Voltage Underground Networks”. In particular, the successful candidate is expected to develop a methodology to quantify the underground cable hosting capacity for high voltage transmission grids from the perspective of reactive power and harmonic resonances/stability in grid. To that end, harmonic component and network simulation techniques will be combined/complemented with mathematical optimisation and statistical analysis methods and applied to realistic power networks. The position is situated in the recently established HVDC and underground cable competence centre.  

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Engineering

Years of Research Experience

None

Additional Information
Benefits

• A well-funded PhD position for 4 years. 
• Multiple benefits (health insurance, access to university infrastructure and sports facilities, etc.).  
• An exiting work environment in a team with different skill sets working in projects for the industry and in public R&D projects with industry involvement.  
• The opportunity to be active in an international research environment . 
• Opportunity to work in a research laboratory with state of the art infrastructure (http://www.energyville.be )  
• Engage in research collaborations and participate at international conferences.

Eligibility criteria

• You have a MSc degree in electrical engineering from a reputable institute with a solid background in modelling harmonic resonances, and the knowledge of (stochastic) mathematical optimization techniques is a plus.
• Ideally, you have experience in operation, control and stability of power systems.  
• You have good programming skills, preferably in Julia. 
• You have the ambition to publish your work in top scientific journals in the field and present your work in international conferences. 
• You are a team player and interested to work in a team with experts studying different aspects of power systems.  
• You should be willing to occasionally travel in the framework of your PhD.  
• You are able to communicate fluently in English, both orally and in writing. Please consult the language requirements for Arenberg Doctoral School: https://set.kuleuven.be/phd/applicants/languagerequirements   
• You are willing to contribute to teaching activities for a limited number of hours.

Selection process

For more information please contact Mr. Hakan Ergun, tel.: +32 16 32 10 42, mail: [email protected] .
You can apply for this job no later than 30/04/2024 via the online application tool

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

KU Leuven

Country

Belgium

State/Province

Limburg

City

Genk

Postal Code

3600

Street

Genk

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://easyapply.jobs/r/QjZORaQ21E92DQ4AGShE

Contact

State/Province

Genk

City

Limburg

Street

Genk

Postal Code

3600

STATUS: EXPIRED