Postdoc: EMT Microgrid Models for Real-Time Power Systems

University of Twente - Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science; Enschede; On-site; EUR 49,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Twente in Enschede, Netherlands invites applications for a postdoctoral position in EMT reference models of microgrids and customer-side assets for UTOPYS. The role focuses on developing plug & play EMT models, building an RTDS library, and contributing to open data and publications.

The project aims to advance real-time power system simulation with a multidisciplinary team across EEMCS, Open source libraries, and industry collaborations. Deadline 5 November.

Qualifications

• PhD in electrical engineering or a closely related field.
• Strong background in power system dynamics and EMT simulation.
• Experience with modelling, simulation and analysis of power systems using listed tools.
• Proficient in programming languages such as MATLAB/Simulink, Python, and C++.
• Ability to publish results in international journals and conferences.
• Ability to work independently and in an interdisciplinary, international environment.
• Commitment to open science.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate EMT models of microgrids and customer-side components in RTDS/RSCAD.
• Create an RTDS library of components and a reusable microgrid model.
• Assemble reference system models to study islanding, instability, and transitions.
• Document, version-control, test, and validate models and data.
• Publish models, datasets and methods open access; present at journals/conferences.

Skills

Power system dynamics

EMT simulation

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

C++

Scientific writing

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering or closely related field

Tools

OpenDSS

pandapower

Matpower

PSCAD

DiGSILENT PowerFactory

RSCAD/RTDS

Simulink/Simscape

OPAL-RT

Typhoon HIL

PyPSA

Job description

University of Twente in Enschede, Netherlands invites applications for a postdoctoral position in EMT reference models of microgrids and customer-side assets for UTOPYS. The role focuses on developing plug & play EMT models, building an RTDS library, and contributing to open data and publications.

The project aims to advance real-time power system simulation with a multidisciplinary team across EEMCS, Open source libraries, and industry collaborations. Deadline 5 November.