PhD: Energy Systems Modelling for Robust Grid Planning

Delft University of Technology; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Flexible work schedules

Health insurance discounts

Job summary

Delft University of Technology and Stedin jointly offer a PhD position focused on robust, adaptive energy infrastructure planning for the Dutch grid. You will work with TU Delft and Stedin researchers to develop innovative methods for capturing socio-economic developments and their impact on energy demand and infrastructure, using MGA under uncertainty.

You'll engage with open-source modelling tools (PyPSA, Calliope, Tulipa) and AI-driven techniques to produce actionable insights for near-term

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Very good written and spoken communication skills in English.
• Very good written and spoken communication skills in Dutch.
• Prior research experience in energy system modelling or related fields is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop methods and tools to capture plausible socio-economic developments affecting energy demand.
• Quantify how developments transform sector's local energy infrastructure and evaluate design options' impact.
• Develop an innovative MGA-based methodology to generate insights into trade-offs between planning strategies for grid operators.

Job description

Delft University of Technology and Stedin jointly offer a PhD position focused on robust, adaptive energy infrastructure planning for the Dutch grid. You will work with TU Delft and Stedin researchers to develop innovative methods for capturing socio-economic developments and their impact on energy demand and infrastructure, using MGA under uncertainty.

You'll engage with open-source modelling tools (PyPSA, Calliope, Tulipa) and AI-driven techniques to produce actionable insights for near-term