Shaping the role of gas turbines in future power systems

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH, Spain

Updated: 12 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 31 May 2023

8 May 2023
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH
Research Field

Engineering » Control engineering
Technology » Energy technology
Computer science » Modelling tools
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country

Spain
Application Deadline

31 May 2023 - 18:00 (Europe/Andorra)
Type of Contract

Other
Job Status

Full-time
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

We have a fully funded PhD / Postdoc opportunity available in data analytics and machine learning applied to the power generation sector:

Advanced algorithms to support operation and improve performance of gas turbines in hybrid/virtual future power plants considering emissions reduction and grid demand prediction. Full description here

The research aims to analyse, propose and develop machine learning controllers to support operation and improve performance of gas turbines in new virtual/hybrid power generation scenarios, considering emission reduction and grid demand prediction. The funded position is supported by CITCEA-UPC  and IDEAI-UPC. Intelligent Data Science and Artificial Intelligenc  researchers at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya .


Requirements
Research Field
Engineering
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

We are seeking motivated and talented young researchers. The prerequisites are as follows:

  • Candidates in possession of official Spanish bachelor’s degrees (or equivalent) in Computer science, Telecommunications or Industrial engineering, and master’s degrees (or equivalent) in Data Science, Artificial intelligence, Industrial or Energy provided that they have earned at least 300 ECTS credits over the two courses of study.
  • Good knowledge in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
  • Excellent command in spoken and written Technical English
  • Good programming skills on Python, Matlab, R or equivalent
  • Ability to work in multidisciplinary research teams

Skills and background knowledge:

  • Python, C, C++
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine learning
  • Dynamic systems
  • Power systems

Specific Requirements

 


    Languages
    ENGLISH
    Level
    Excellent

    Research Field
    Engineering » Industrial engineeringComputer science » InformaticsEngineering » Electrical engineeringEngineering » Knowledge engineeringEngineering » Control engineering

    Additional Information
    Additional comments

    Send your application by email to OSCAR FRANCO ([email protected] ) indicating the position you are interested in. Please include the following documentation in a single pdf file:

    • CV,
    • academic transcript,
    • relevant certificates,
    • publication list,
    • reference contacts and
    • other supporting materials such as reference letters.

    Work Location(s)
    Number of offers available
    1
    Company/Institute
    UPC
    Country
    Spain
    State/Province
    Barcelona
    Geofield


    Where to apply
    E-mail

    [email protected]

    Contact
    City

    Barcelona
    Website

    https://www.upc.edu/
    Street

    C. Jordi Girona, 31
    Postal Code

    08034

    STATUS: EXPIRED

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