Two Postdoctoral positions in Optimization of renewable plants and energy systems

Do you want to be involved in the green energy transition? Do you wish to contribute to the development of wind energy and are you looking for a career in R&D or academia, then we have an opportunity!

We are looking for 2 highly motivated and skilled candidates to join us as Postdoctoral researchers within the Grid Integration and Energy Systems (GRID) section. The starting date is as soon as possible (expected to be 15 April 2022, or soon after).

DTU Wind Energy is a world-leading wind energy department that puts knowledge to work through cutting-edge research, innovation, and development of technology. We have internationally leading research environments, and we prioritize strong cross-disciplinary collaborations within DTU, with leading international universities and facilities, and with private companies. We have a strong focus on the development of wind energy as the backbone of the future energy system and collaborate with the full sector.

You will be part of the international team carrying out research in the GRID section where the working language is English. Our research in GRID is dedicated to Grid Integration and Energy Systems related to wind energy in general.

Please look at https://windenergy.dtu.dk/english/research/research-sections/grd for more details on the type of activities we undertake.

Context
By joining our team, you will be working in an international environment and cooperate with some of the largest industrial players as well as academic researchers.

The focus of your work as a postdoctoral researcher is on one or both of the following:

• Energy system modelling and investment optimization, and power system balancing
• Sizing and energy management system for renewable energy plants

We prefer that you are an expert in application of optimization methodologies for energy system studies and/or renewable plant design and operation. The focus is on applying mathematical tools in real life applications. Industrial experience is advantageous but not a requirement. Being open to multi-disciplinary research and teamwork is a must as you will work in close collaboration with other researchers in our department and our industrial partners.

Responsibilities and qualifications
The main purpose of the 2 postdoctoral fellowships will be to strengthen DTU Wind Energy’s competences in energy and power system studies and renewable energy plant design and operation. You are welcome to apply for the position if you have background and interest for one or both of the following: 

Tasks for contribution on power and energy system studies:

• Analysis of large scale (e.g., Europe) energy systems with high share of Variable Renewable Energy (VRE) sources
• Development of DTU Balancing Tool Chain for power system balancing studies

Tasks for contribution on renewable energy plants:

• Sizing and electrical design of grid-connected hybrid power plants for electricity production (HyDesign tool)
• Sizing and electrical design of grid-connected hybrid energy plants for hydrogen, ammonia, and methane production (HyDesign tool)
• Energy management system of hybrid power and energy plants (HyDesign tool)

Additionally, you are expected to contribute through:

• Education and co-supervision of MSc and PhD projects
• Idea generation, close collaboration with the research team and supporting project proposals
• Dissemination and communication

As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent). The degree should be in the field of electrical/energy/computer engineering or similar. The candidate is expected to start as soon as possible.

The successful candidate is required to have:

• Significant experience with optimization
• Knowledge of power systems and energy markets
• Experience with energy system optimization (for power and energy system studies) and/or energy system management (for renewable energy plant design and operation)
• Experience with tools like python, GAMS, Matlab
• Knowledge on wind energy, statistics, machine learning, and shell scripting can be considered as added advantage
• Ability and willingness to interact with industrial stakeholders and academic partners
• Motivation to publish in high quality journals
• Fluency in communicating and reporting in English

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation, and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

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

The period of employment is 2 years.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here .

The workplace will be DTU Wind Energy, Risø Campus at Roskilde, Denmark.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Senior Researcher Kaushik Das ([email protected]), Researcher Matti Koivisto ([email protected]) or Head of Section Gregor Giebel ([email protected])

You can read more about DTU Wind Energy on www.vindenergi.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
Please submit your online application no later than 3 April 2022 (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 in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD)
• List of publications

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

The Department of Wind Energy is one of the world’s largest centers of wind energy research and knowledge, with a staff of more than 240 people from 37 countries working in research, innovation, research-based consulting, and education. DTU Wind Energy has approximately 40 PhD students. The department’s cross-disciplinary research is organized through strategic research programmes     that collaborate with Danish and international universities, research institutions and organizations, as well as the wind industry.

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DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear vision to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That vision lives on today. DTU has 12,900 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.