Doctoral student in resilient microgrids

Project description

Third-cycle subject: Electrical Engineering

Future power systems could be more vulnerable due to the wide integration of renewable energy, electric vehicles, coupled cyber-physical networks, increasing extreme events (disaster, cyberattacks). Microgrids, which integrate various energy sources (e.g. renewable energy, energy storage, local controllable loads) can be either grid connected or island mode operated, provide a possible solution to achieve self-sufficiency and enhance grid resilience. This project aims to develop optimal coordination and control strategies for microgrids to achieve self-balancing when they are disconnected from the grids, and grid support functions when they are connected to the grid. 

Supervision: Prof. Hans Edin, Associate Prof. Qianwen Xu,  Dr. Fredrik Carlsson at Vattenfall

What we offer

• The possibility to study in a dynamic and international research environment in collaboration with industries and prominent universities from all over the world.
• A workplace with many employee benefits and monthly salary according to KTH’s Doctoral student salary agreement.
• A postgraduate education at an institution that is active and supportive in matters pertaining to working conditions, gender equality and diversity as well as study environment.
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH.
• Research studies in the MSCA doctoral network project - IDEAL4GREEN, that addresses the urgent challenges of climate change and the global shift towards sustainable energy systems. It focuses on developing and integrating microgrids, which are crucial in managing the variability of renewable resources and achieving decarbonization targets. 
• Close collaboration with leading electric power utility in Sweden: Vattenfall

Admission requirements

To be admitted to postgraduate education (Chapter 7, 39 § Swedish Higher Education Ordinance), the applicant must have basic eligibility in accordance with either of the following:

• passed a second cycle degree (for example a master's degree), or
• completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 second-cycle higher education credits, or
• acquired, in some other way within or outside the country, substantially equivalent knowledge

Due to the special requirements in MSCA Doctoral Networks as stipulated by EU, you must not have resided or carried out main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of Sweden for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before their recruitment date.

In addition to the above, there is also a mandatory requirement for English equivalent to English B/6.

Selection

In order to succeed as a doctoral student at KTH you need to be goal oriented and persevering in your work. During the selection process, candidates will be assessed upon their ability to:

• independently pursue his or her work
• collaborate with others,
• have a professional approach and
• analyse and work with complex issues.

The candidate shall have a strong background and interest in one or more areas related to microgrid control, power system optimization and power electronic control.

After the qualification requirements, great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.  

Target degree: Doctoral degree

Information regarding admission and employment

Only those admitted to postgraduate education may be employed as a doctoral student. The total length of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education in four years ' time. An employed doctoral student can, to a limited extent (maximum 20%), perform certain tasks within their role, e.g. training and administration. A new position as a doctoral student is for a maximum of one year, and then the employment may be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time. In the case of studies that are to be completed with a licentiate degree, the total period of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education for two years.

Union representatives

Contact information for union representatives.

Doctoral section (Students’ union on KTH Royal Institute of Technology)

Contact information for doctoral section.

To apply for the position

Apply for the position and admission through KTH's recruitment system. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement.

Applications must be received at the last closing date at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

Applications must include the following elements:

• CV including your relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Application letter with a brief description of why you want to pursue research studies, about what your academic interests are and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. (Maximum 2 pages long) 
• Copies of diplomas and grades from previous university studies and certificates of fulfilled language requirements (see above). Translations into English or Swedish if the original document is not issued in one of these languages. Copies of originals must be certified.
• Representative publications or technical reports. For longer documents, please provide a summary (abstract) and a web link to the full text.

Other information

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