2022-224-05065 Postdoc in Probabilistic Risk Assessment in Modern Power Systems

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, AAU Energy, a position as Postdoc for up to two years in Probabilistic Risk Assessment in Modern Power Systems is open for appointment from 1. May 2023 or soon hereafter and is fixed for 2 years.

Job description

Aalborg University contributes to the knowledge building of the global society as well as the development of prosperity,  welfare  and  culture  of Danish  society.  This  is  accomplished  through  research,  research-based education, public sector services and knowledge collaboration. Aalborg University educates students for the future  and  activities  are  based  on  a dynamic  and  transformative  collaboration  with  the  surrounding community.

AAU Energy is a dynamic engineering research department in continuous growth and inspiring surroundings. AAU Energy has a very international environment and  covers  all  areas  of  clean  and  sustainable energy systems  of  the  future  within  electrical,  thermal  and  mechatronic energy technology. AAU Energy has campuses in both Aalborg and Esbjerg, this position is located in Aalborg.

The mission is to be world leading in both research and research-based education of the energy engineers of the  future.  AAU  Energy  has  approx. 300  employees  of  many nationalities, of which 25 are administrative staff. In addition, AAU Energy constantly has approx. 50-70 guest researchers from around the world.

Research and teaching are in the absolute world elite in the field of energy, and we have extensive and leading workshop and laboratory facilities, where research and innovation are carried out in direct collaboration with industry to a great extent.

The position is offered in relation to the research programme Power Electronic Control Reliability and System Optimization and the Postdoc will be positioned to the section for Applied for Power Electronics. Research areas will be within Reliability and Risk Assessment in Modern Power Systems.

The position is part of Pro-Risk: mathematical methods for Probabilistic Risk modeling of green electric power systems,  which  is  granted  by  Independent  Research  Fund  Denmark  (DFF)  under  Green  Research  scheme running from 2023 to 2026. The candidate may have a short visiting stay at another university.

The  main  goal  of  the  project  is  to  model  the  risk  of  modern  power systems  with  probabilistic  methods considering  the  known  and  unknown uncertainties.  Modern  power  systems  face  various  uncertainties including variable  energy  sources  like  solar  and  wind  power  plants,  early  life  and aging  failures  of  new technologies  with  time-variant  hazard  rates, uncertain  demand  from  high-penetration  of  electric  vehicles, etc. The conventional risk modeling approaches are modeling the average risk of the system without taking into account the characteristics of the uncertainties. This projects seeks building new methods for accurate and agile risk modeling in large scale power systems with probabilistic methods.  In this project, the applicant is expected to work on the following objectives:

• Analytical and probabilistic models for risk assessment with known and unknown uncertainties,
• Application of the built models for power systems with high penetration of renewable generations
• Assessing the performance of the model with standard test systems.

Applicants are required to have an excellent academic background with a PhD degree or equivalent in Energy Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or any other related discipline, with skills in Modern Power System and:

• Motivation and potential for research activities. Ability to work independently and in a team. Be innovative and creative. Keep an open mind.
• Expertise with the following topics: Reliability and Risk Assessment in Power System, Reliability Engineering, Probability Theories and Uncertainty Analysis, Design and Planning of Power Systems.
• Expertise with the following engineering tools and programming languages: Optimization, MATLAB/ Python.
• Prior experience on any of these topics will be valued: Control and Operation of Renewable Power Plants.
• Excellent English language skills (both oral and written).
• Publications in international journals/conferences in the field of power system reliability.

You may obtain further professional information from Assistant Professor Saeed Peyghami, email: [email protected].

Qualification requirements: 

Appointment as Postdoc presupposes scientific qualifications at PhD–level or similar scientific qualifications. The research potential of each applicant will be emphasized in the overall assessment. Appointment as a Postdoc cannot exceed a period of four years in total at Aalborg University.

The application must contain the following:

• A motivated text wherein the reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position are stated.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• Copies of relevant diplomas (Master of Science and PhD). On request you could be asked for an official English translation.
• Scientific qualifications. A complete list of publications must be attached with an indication of the works the applicant wishes to be considered. You may attach up to 5 publications.
• Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations and the like.
• Additional qualifications in relation to the position. References/recommendations.
• Personal data.
• Project description (4-5 pages), which describes the applicant’s initial thoughts and ideas related to the specific project applied for. This includes a brief state-of-the-art (including short list of references), a time schedule and how the applicant intends to shed light on the project objectives.

The applications are only to be submitted online by using the "Apply online" button below.

Shortlisting will be applied. After the review of any objections regarding the assessment committee, the head of department, with assistance from the chair of the assessment committee, selects the candidates to be assessed. All applicants will be informed as to whether they will advance to assessment or not.

Read more about AAU at www.aau.dk .
Read more about the AAU Energy at www.energy.aau.dk . 

AAU wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background or belief.

For further information concerning the application procedure, please contact Mathilde Vestergaard HR-Servicecentre EST by mail [email protected]  

Agreement

Employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministry of Finance's current Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities. Employment and salary are in accordance with the collective agreement for state-employed academics.   

Vacancy number

2022-224-05065

Deadline

31/01/2023

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