Predoctoral Researcher position to work on control solutions for renewable energy and storage g[...]

Fundacion IMDEA Energia; España; Presencial; EUR 25.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading research institution in Spain is seeking a talented Predoctoral Researcher for their Electrical Systems Unit. The role involves developing innovative control solutions for renewable energy integration and requires a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering. Candidates should be proficient in modeling tools and have a strong foundation in power systems. The position offers a full-time temporary contract with benefits under the Spanish Public Health and Social Security System.

Servicios

Benefits of the Spanish Public Health and Social Security System

Formación

• Master's degree in relevant engineering field required.
• Experience with HIL and PHIL platforms preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Research and develop control systems for renewable energy sources.
• Model and design controllers for Virtual Power Plants.
• Disseminate research results in scientific journals.

Conocimientos

Knowledge of Power Engineering

Knowledge of Control Systems

Proficiency in English

Educación

Official Master Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering

Herramientas

Matlab

Simulink

DigSilent PowerFactory

Descripción del empleo

Research Field : Engineering » Industrial engineering

Researcher Profile : First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions : PhD Positions

Country : Spain

Type of Contract : Temporary

Job Status : Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? No

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

IMDEA Energy is opening a Predoctoral Researcher Position for the Electrical Systems Unit, seeking talented and motivated candidates to work on control solutions for renewable energy and storage grid integration using Virtual Power Plants.

Tasks Description :

• Research and Development in control systems for renewable energy sources and energy storage in electricity networks.
• Modeling and design of primary and secondary controllers for Virtual Power Plants (VPPs).
• Modeling of electrical distribution networks with VPPs and development of grid ancillary services.
• Implementation and proof of concept of control algorithms in a Power HIL environment (Smart Energy Integration Lab).
• Dissemination and publication of research results in scientific journals.

Qualifications :

• Official Master Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Industrial Engineering, Control Systems, or similar.
• Bachelor degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Industrial Engineering, Control Systems, or similar.
• Knowledge of Power Engineering, Power Electronics, Control Systems, and Industrial Communications.

Specific Requirements :

• Knowledge in System Modeling, Power Networks, Renewable Energy Technologies, IT technologies, and Real-Time Control systems.
• Knowledge of assessment tools for power network stability.
• Experience in modeling power networks, renewable energy sources, and energy storage systems in Matlab / Simulink and DigSilent PowerFactory.
• Experience with Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) and Power-Hardware-In-the-Loop (PHIL) platforms.
• Proficiency in English (oral and written).

Additional Information

• The contract includes all benefits of the Spanish Public Health and Social Security System.
• Duration of the contract : 1 year, with the possibility of annual renewals depending on performance.

Eligibility Criteria :

• Appropriate training matching the profile.
• Proficiency in English.
• Motivation for high-quality research.

Contract funded by “Comunidad de Madrid” as part of the PREDFLEX-CM project (TEC-2024 / ECO-287), under the “Tecnologías 2024” R&D program.

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