Professor in Advanced Computational Methods for Power Systems - DTU Wind

If you are looking for the best possible environment for fulfilling your dreams and ambitions, it is right here in front of you. At DTU Wind and Energy Systems you will break new ground at the absolute forefront of what is possible within advanced computational methods for power systems.

The Department of Wind and Energy Systems at the Technical University of Denmark invites applications for a position as Professor in Advanced Computational Methods for Power Systems.

Responsibilities and qualifications
As a Professor in Advanced Computational Methods for Power Systems, you are expected to carry out groundbreaking research in the development of computational methods and tools that go beyond the state of the art, in the fields of machine learning for safety critical systems, control, optimization, and spearhead research in emerging fields, such as physics-informed AI-methods and quantum computing.

You will be affiliated with the Section for Power Systems in the Division of Power and Energy Systems of the department.

The Section for Power Systems carries out internationally leading research and teaching in the field of power system modeling, control, and optimization. Main focus is the development of solutions that go beyond the state-of-the-art to ensure the stable and reliable operation of a power system with large-scale integration of renewable energy sources, power electronic converters and HVDC. The research rests on theoretical, numerical, and experimental tools to address challenges arising from the Offshore Energy Hubs, further develop the cyber-physical systems, and design methods exploiting advanced computational approaches such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing. The Section comprises about 30 researchers, of which 24 are PhD students, postdocs, and research assistants.

In the position you are expected to generate new interdisciplinary research projects that advance state-of-the-art and contribute to the creation of new research directions within the field of power system modeling, optimization, and control. You are expected to assume a leading role within the division, attracting competitive funding for excellent frontier research both in Denmark and in Europe. You will collaborate with leading research groups within your field, develop close collaborations with industry, lead large research initiatives, and participate in international research collaborations.

Besides research, you are also expected to take a leading role in teaching at the BSc, MSc and PhD levels. You will develop teaching activities to support DTU’s ambition about having Europe’s best engineering education.

DTU employs two working languages: Danish and English. You are expected to be fluent in at least one of these languages, and in time are expected to master both.

Youmust be an internationally recognized expert in your research field and have excellent teaching skills.

As a researcher, you must have a proven track record in one or more of the following research fields:

• Machine learning for power systems
• Power system optimization
• Power system dynamics
• Advanced numerical and computational methods for power system operation

As a person, you must be an ambitious collaboration-oriented scientist, who is:              

• highly self-motivated,
• ready to assume leadership on new and challenging tasks,
• a team-player, eager to initiate collaborations with colleagues within and outside DTU
• dedicated to developing talent, and
• motivated to contribute to a dynamic environment where research and education on the highest international level are cornerstones.

You will be assessed against the responsibilities and qualifications stated above and the following general criteria:

• Documented experience and quality of teaching and curriculum development
• Research impact and experience, funding track record and research vision
• International impact and experience
• Societal impact
• Innovativeness, including commercialization and collaboration with industry
• Leadership, collaboration, and interdisciplinary skills
• Communication skills

Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor Jacob Østergaard, Head of Division for Power and Energy Systems, [email protected] , tel.: +45 4525 3501 or Head of Department Morten W. Jeppesen, tel.: +45 9351 8985 (from 1 April 2023).

You can read more about DTU Wind and Energy Systems at www.wind.dtu.dk  

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark .

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than14 May 2023 (Danish time).

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter) addressed to the President
• Vision for teaching and research
• CV including employment history, list of publications indicating scientific highlights, H-index and ORCID (see http://orcid.org/ )
• Teaching portfolio including documentation of teaching experience
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD)

You can learn more about the recruitment process here .

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

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