Predoctoral Researcher: Grid Storage & AI for Power

Biotechnological Processes Unit from IMDEA Energy; Móstoles; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

IMDEA Energy Institute invites applications for a Predoctoral Researcher position to work on short-term battery storage for grid stability. The role involves modeling, simulation, and integration of storage technologies into electrical grids, plus experimental validation in a lab setting.

Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field and meet the criteria for doctoral studies. The contract runs up to four years with all standard public-health benefits; international mobility is

Qualifications

• Official Master’s degree in Electronic or Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or related disciplines, eligible for doctoral studies.
• Include MSc and BSc academic records in the required documents section.
• Fluency in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Modeling and simulation of energy storage systems for grid integration.
• R&D on stability of electrical systems with high renewable penetration.
• Integrating electrochemical, electrical, and control models with lab tools.
• Conducting experiments in storage sandbox and Power HIL labs.
• Disseminating results through high-impact publications and conferences.
• Supervising Master and undergraduate students.

Skills

English fluency

Battery modelling

Power electronics

Control systems

Communication networks

Python

MATLAB

Education

Master’s degree in Electronic or Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or related disciplines

Bachelor’s degree in Electronic or Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or related disciplines

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

IMDEA Energy Institute invites applications for a Predoctoral Researcher position to work on short-term battery storage for grid stability. The role involves modeling, simulation, and integration of storage technologies into electrical grids, plus experimental validation in a lab setting.

Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field and meet the criteria for doctoral studies. The contract runs up to four years with all standard public-health benefits; international mobility is