stillingsbetegnelse: Postdoc in Electric Power Systems

jobbeskrivelse:
A 2-year postdoc position is available at the Center for Electric Power and Energy (CEE), Department of Electrical Engineering. The position is focused on using wind power stations on other voltage levels to maintain the voltage at the transmission level. The successful candidate will investigate the possibility of using wind power stations to maintain the voltage at the transmission level. This project is funded by the ERA-Net Smart Grid Plus and aims to develop novel methods to maintain the voltages at transmission level using wind power. Responsibilities and tasks You will work on methods concerning controller design, communication and parameter setting to realize this option combined with the impact studies of wind power on power systems. Other content of the position The candidate will co-supervise PhD and MSc students, prepare and submit progress reports. Other tasks will include work on publications and presenting data at conferences. Qualifications Candidates should hold a PhD or equivalent. The candidate should have knowledge of power system operation and control, optimization, voltage control of power systems, and wind power modeling and control. Further qualifications Fluency in English, good communication skills, ability to work in a team and collaborate with national and international partners is a pre-requisite. We offer We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international environment focusing on education, research, public-sector consultancy and innovation, which contribute to enhancing the economy and improving social welfare. We strive for academic excellence, collegial respect and freedom tempered by responsibility. DTU is a leading technical university in Northern Europe and benchmarks with the best universities in the world. Salary and terms of employment The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union. The period of employment is 2 years, starting 1 July 2016. Further information Further information about the project and position may be obtained from Associate Professor Qiuwei Wu, phone: +45 4525 3529; email: qw (at) elektro.dtu.dk or Associate Professor Arne Hejde Nielsen, phone: +45 45253504; email: ahn (at) elektro.dtu.dk. You can read more about us on http://www.cee.elektro.dtu.dk Application procedure Please submit your online application no later than 1 June 2016. Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online," fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include: - Application (cover letter) - CV - Diploma (an official translation into English) - List of publications Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered. All qualified candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. The Department of Electrical Engineering is the central department within electrical and biomedical engineering. It is our goal to ensure research and engineering training at the highest international level. The department is organized into 8 groups each covering important areas of electrical and biomedical engineering. Including PhD students we have more than 260 staff members. You can read more about us on http://www.elektro.dtu.dk. DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and public service. Our staff of 5,800 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society; and our 10,300 students are being educated to address the technological challenges of the future. DTU is an independent academic university collaborating globally with business, industry, government, and public agencies.

Arbejdsgiver Navn: Danmarks Tekniske Universitet

Arbejdsgiver telefonnummer: 45252525

Arbejdsgiver faxnummer: 45881799

Job kort beskrivelse:
Undervisning og forskning på universiteter og højere læreranstalter

land: Danmark

region: Hovedstaden

krævede uddannelse: Ikke angivet

Kilde til jobtilbud: AMS, Offentlige arbejdsformidlinger, Danmark