PhD: Quantum Computing for Power Systems

The Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Energy, Section for Electric Power Systems and; Aalborg; On-site; DKK 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Danish language courses

International environment

Job summary

AAU Energy, the Center for Research on Microgrids within Aalborg University, invites applications for a PhD stipend focusing on the application of quantum computing to power systems with high renewable shares. The successful candidate will develop quantum and hybrid methods, perform numerical studies and real-time simulations, and publish results across international conferences.

The position is affiliated with the Electric Power Systems and Microgrids section at AAU Energy and is offered for

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, energy engineering, computer science, or a closely related field.
• Strong background in mathematical modelling and numerical methods.
• Experience with scientific programming, preferably Python.
• Knowledge of power system analysis and optimization.
• Experience with quantum computing methods and algorithms (e.g., HHL, VQLS, QAOA).

Responsibilities

• Research and develop quantum and hybrid quantum–classical methods for power system analysis and optimization.
• Formulate representative problems, implement solution methods, and compare with classical approaches.
• Conduct numerical studies and real-time power system simulations to evaluate methods.
• Document results and disseminate through peer‑reviewed publications and international conferences.

Skills

Quantum computing

Power systems

Python

Numerical methods

English writing

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

OPAL-RT

RTDS

Job description

AAU Energy, the Center for Research on Microgrids within Aalborg University, invites applications for a PhD stipend focusing on the application of quantum computing to power systems with high renewable shares. The successful candidate will develop quantum and hybrid methods, perform numerical studies and real-time simulations, and publish results across international conferences.

The position is affiliated with the Electric Power Systems and Microgrids section at AAU Energy and is offered for