Researcher in Optimization - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

The focus is on developing efficient optimization algorithms and optimization techniques for optimal control and coordination of smart converters for supporting the power grid. You will work in the Digital Futures project “Autonomous coordination and control of smart converters for sustainable power systems”. In the project you will collaborate with researchers from Electrical Engineering who are experts on power systems, and your role is more focused on the optimization aspects. In the project you will work with large-scale optimization problems, and you will investigate different approaches for distributed optimization for real-time applications. You will be working at the division of Optimization and Systems Theory at the department of Mathematics and actively collaborate with researchers at the division for Electric Power and Energy Systems at the department of Electrical Engineering. You will be working in close collaboration with Assistant Professor Jan Kronqvist.

The project as a whole focuses on one of the core challenges in sustainable power systems, namely how to efficiently integrate renewable power sources in our power systems. The project gives you the opportunity to develop new optimization methods/techniques, but also experience from different methods for solving large-scale optimization problems in power systems.

The position is research focused and may contain teaching to a maximum of 20%. 

What we offer

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future.
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• The opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary research project that focuses on technologies for tomorrow’s smart power systems.
• Work in a creative environment to find new innovative solutions by developing fundamental optimization techniques.
• Possibility to participate in teaching.
• Work in Stockholm , in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH

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Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree in relevant field
• You are expected to have a strong knowledge of mathematical programming, and have experience in either linear or nonlinear programming. Preferably you also have experience in mixed-integer optimization
• Experience of working with high-level programming languages such as Matlab and Python
• Proof of research expertise, for example publications in journals and conferences

Preferred qualifications

• Experience of one or several of the following areas: methods for convex and nonconvex optimization, ADMM methods, large-scale optimization, machine learning/AI, real-time optimization, distributed optimization, control theory, optimization software, programming and tools such as Git.
• Previous experience of method/algorithm development for optimization applications.
• Experience of presenting results at international conferences.
• Knowledge of writing in LaTeX.
• Pedagogical skills and experience of teaching is considered a merit.

As person you have a strong ability to work independently and efficiently collaborate with others. We expect the application to have an awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency.

Trade union representatives

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Application

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply to this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad. Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application.

The application must include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
• Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Max two pages long.
• Please attach two of your most relevant publications.

Your complete application must be received by KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time). 

About the employment

The employment is valid for a limited time according to the agreement - for up to 1 year, with access according to agreement.

Other information

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