Offer Description
CITCEA-UPC seeks to hire four (4) Doctoral Candidates to work on the MSCA Doctoral Network Project: "Building decentralized, Distributed and Local micro-grids for Decarbonization Electrification challenge'' (IDEAL4GREEN), offering a training program that covers various aspects, such as advanced technical skills and collaborative communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability. The doctoral candidates will work to develop their doctoral thesis for each partner institution (the four topics below are only for CITCEA-UPC) on the topics below:
Doctoral Candidate 1 Topic:
The PhD position "Enhancing Microgrid Reliability through Redundancy Strategies and Power Routing Mechanisms" offers a unique opportunity to delve into developing advanced methods for improving the resilience of interconnected microgrids. The research will focus on assessing current reliability challenges, designing redundancy strategies to ensure uninterrupted power supply, and implementing AI-driven power routing mechanisms to optimize energy distribution during disruptions. Additionally, the candidate will develop energy management strategies to maintain stability across different operational conditions. This position includes an 18-month secondment with GIP Exyr GmbH (Germany), an industry leader in network automation and AI-driven process optimization. During the secondment, the candidate will apply machine learning techniques to enhance power routing algorithms, gaining hands-on experience in integrating advanced software solutions with practical energy management challenges. This collaboration with GIP will provide valuable insights into cutting-edge technologies, bridging academic research with real-world industry applications.
Responsibilities:
The Doctoral Candidates will actively participate in comprehensive training programs aimed at enhancing both technical and transferable skills. This includes workshops, seminars, and conferences that cover areas such as advanced control systems, resilience strategies, and economic planning for microgrids. Additionally, each Doctoral Candidate will collaborate closely with industry partners through 18-month secondments, where they will apply their research in real-world industrial settings, gaining hands-on experience and refining practical solutions for energy systems. The Doctoral Candidates will also contribute to project reporting, provide regular updates on their research progress, and ensure project milestones are met. Their findings will be communicated and disseminated, e.g., through presentations at international conferences and contributions to peer-reviewed publications.
Contract conditions for each partner institution (the following below are specified as per CITCEA-UPC)
Employment type: Full-time
Project office location: Barcelona, Spain; Secondments as indicated
Contract duration: 3 years
Requirements
Research Field: Engineering
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Education: Master's degree or equivalent in the areas of studies such as engineering, energy, and electronics that permits access to doctoral studies.
Excellent academic records
Professional experience: valuable professional experience
Specific professional experience/other competencies: a minimum of 2 years of academic specialization or work experience in one or more areas related to renewable energy, electrical grids, microgrids, electrification, smart energy, smart grids, renewable energy sources, energy collection and alike
Strong ability to manage multiple duties simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines
Experience in preparing technical reports and presentations on energy matters
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English (Level C1-Advanced), preferable knowledge of other languages, such as Spanish/French/German, and European culture
Very good working knowledge of computer programs such as MATLAB, Simulink, C++, Python, etc.
Specific Requirements
Applicants should have lived in Spain for less than 1 year.
Additional Information
Selection process: Please forward your application until (deadline for applications latest by 31/01/2025), to the CITCEA-UPC in the Google Form link including the following information:
o CV in the English language
o Motivation letter
o Degree certificates
o Training certificates
o Reference letters (minimum 2 letters)
CITCEA-UPC wants to increase the proportion of female employees within the company. Therefore, we encourage and look forward to receiving appropriate applications from female candidates!
Due to the large volume of applicants, we can only contact short-listed candidates for interviews. In addition, short-listed candidates will be asked to bring certified copies of their diplomas and work certificates.
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: CITCEA-UPC
Country: Spain
State/Province: Barcelona
City: Barcelona
Contact: C. Jordi Girona, 31
Postal Code: 08034
E-Mail: ******, ******
Phone: 934016727
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