2 two-year post-doctoral positions in the Energy Transition

23 May 2023
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR)

Research Field

Economics

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

31 Jul 2023 - 22:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

38.0

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

The collaborative and climate-focused research project COM2HEAT is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy , with a strong consortium with multiple companies and knowledge institutes. The project's aim is to advance research and technology in heat energy ecosystems. We focus on the design, production, installation and operation of collective heating systems built entirely of composite material. The system aspects of this project are cross-company and sector-wide. Stakeholders from the value chain work together in this unique consortium; the end users, the design and service companies, the composite manufacturing companies and academics. A top-down framework of system requirements will be developed and then the essential subsystems and components will be developed with necessary new manufacturing technology. The composite subsystems are functionally tested and then integrated in Rijswijk and Schiebroek to test the physical interfaces and perform system flow tests.
We will be responsible for modeling and forecasting the supply-demand matching of the heat network, considering its multi-stage nature and the potential uncertainties that may arise. This research will allow us to make informed decisions about optimal investments, including determining the most appropriate pipe capacities and placements, as well as operational decisions such as energy routing. Additionally, understanding the interaction of the heat system with other sectors, especially electricity, is of critical importance.

Your main tasks

• Develop models
• Implement results
• Write academic papers and reports
• Attend meetings and co-ordinate with consortium members

Requirements
Specific Requirements

You have:

• a PhD in economics, operation management, computer science, electrical/computer/mechanical/industrial engineering, management science, physics/mathematics, information systems, or related fields
• experience in machine learning and AI, predictive models, optimisation, and energy systems.

Your required competences

• Strong commitment to high-quality research as well as evidence of your ability to conduct impactful work and to publish in top journals
• Strong communication skills
• Comfortable with Python
• Openness, intellectual curiosity, eagerness to learn, and a willingness to be proven wrong
• Experienced in writing scientific papers
• Experienced in leading research projects.

Additional Information
Benefits

The starting date could be as early as Sept 1st , 2023 and as late as Jan 1st, 2024, depending on the availability of the candidates. It is a full-time position. We prefer that you come to the office in Rotterdam to work, but we are flexible if you prefer to work from home up to three days a week.

The conditions of employment correspond with the collective labour agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU).

Salary follows standard Dutch scales for post-doc positions with small adjustments subject to training and experience.

Erasmus University has attractive employment conditions , which include a holiday allowance of 8 per cent, an end-of-year bonus of 8.3 per cent, and a considerate amount of vacation days.

EUR offers all employees an annual personal career budget which can be used to advance your skills and competences. There are lots of training, development and coaching opportunities at EUR too.

Additional comments

Application process:

Applicants should (preferably) apply online or send their CV and cover letter to [email protected] with subject title 'Com2Heat Post-doctoral position'. For questions about the positions, please contact Dr Yashar Ghiassi-Farrokhfal via [email protected] .

Deadline:

The review process for applications will commence immediately and will be ongoing until the positions are filled, or until 30 July 2023, whichever comes first.

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/328103/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Rotterdam School of Management Erasmus University

Country

Netherlands

City

Rotterdam

Postal Code

3062PA

Street

Burgemeester Oudlaan 50

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/328103/2-two-year-post-doctoral-positions-in-t…

Contact

City

Rotterdam

Website

http://www.eur.nl/

Street

Burgemeester Oudlaan 50

Postal Code

3062 PA

STATUS: EXPIRED