Postdoc in EMT Transmission Backbone and Model Integration — UTOPYS

Laplace Expert Ltd; Delft; Remote; EUR 41,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Delft University of Technology is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to build and integrate an EMT transmission-system backbone for the UTOPYS project. The focus is on scalable RSCAD/RTDS modelling of the Dutch 380/220 kV backbone and on defining reusable model libraries and interfaces.

The successful candidate will coordinate integration and testing, convert and reduce component models, and release well-documented open models and datasets. Appointment is full-time for two years.

Qualifications

• PhD in electrical engineering, power systems or related field, or close to completion.
• Strong knowledge of power-system dynamics and electromagnetic-transient modelling.
• Experience with real-time or EMT simulation tools and large power-system models.

Responsibilities

• Build and integrate an EMT transmission-system backbone for the UTOPYS project.
• Develop scalable RSCAD/RTDS models of the Dutch 380/220 kV backbone.
• Define model libraries, interfaces, and perform model reduction.
• Coordinate integration, testing, and release documented open models and datasets.

Skills

RSCAD

RTDS

PSCAD

EMTP

PowerFactory

Simulink

Simscape

OPAL-RT

Typhoon

HIL

pandapower

PyPSA

Python

C

Model-order reduction

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems

Tools

RSCAD

RTDS

PSCAD

EMTP

PowerFactory

Simulink

Simscape

OPAL-RT

Typhoon

HIL

pandapower

PyPSA

Python

C

Model-order reduction

Job description

Postdoc in EMT Transmission Backbone and Model Integration — UTOPYS

Delft University of Technology · Department of Electrical Sustainable Energy, Intelligent Electrical Power Grids group, Faculty of EEMCS

Netherlands

Apply by 25 Oct 2026

About This Opportunity

Delft University of Technology is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to build and integrate an EMT transmission-system backbone for the UTOPYS project. Applications close on 25 October 2026 at 22:59 Europe/Amsterdam.

The researcher will develop a scalable RSCAD/RTDS model of the Dutch 380/220 kV transmission backbone, define model libraries and interfaces, convert and reduce component models, coordinate integration and testing, and release documented open models and datasets.

Level

Postdoc

Time Commitment

Full-time

Duration

2 years

Field

EMT Transmission-System Modelling and Model Integration

Specialization

Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Organization Type

University

Funding & Compensation

Amount EUR 3706-5760 / Per Month

Funding Type Salary

Funding Status Paid

Period Per Month

Requirements

Education

Applicants should hold a PhD in electrical engineering, power systems or a closely related field, or be close to completing the PhD.

Experience

Strong knowledge of power-system dynamics and electromagnetic-transient modelling is expected. Experience with real-time or EMT simulation tools and large power-system models is highly relevant.

Technical Skills

• RSCAD
• RTDS
• PSCAD
• EMTP
• PowerFactory
• Simulink
• Simscape
• OPAL-RT
• Typhoon
• HIL
• pandapower
• PyPSA
• Python
• C
• Model-order reduction

General Skills

• Technical coordination
• Open-science documentation
• Teamwork
• Scientific communication