PhD Candidate in Multimarket Bidding Decision Support in Nordic Power Markets

Universitets- og høyskolelektorer/-lærere; Trondheim; On-site; NOK 450,000 - 510,000; Full time

Job summary

NTNU's Department of Electric Energy (IEL) is seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate for a full-time 3-year position as part of the Norwegian Centre on AI for Decisions (aiD). You will work toward your doctorate while gaining valuable experience in energy systems and markets within the EMESP research group and NTNU's collaborative environment.

You will report to the Head of Department and join a friendly, inclusive team with regular meetings, seminars, shared discussions, and social activities

Qualifications

• Background in electrical power engineering or operations research.
• Interest in energy systems and markets.

Responsibilities

• Pursue doctoral studies to obtain a doctorate while gaining experience for an academic or research career.
• Join the EMESP research group and contribute to NTNU's aiD centre initiatives.
• Engage with the Department of Electric Energy and participate in regular group activities and seminars.

Education

Electrical Power Engineering

Operations Research

Job description

This is NTNU

NTNU is a broad-based university with a technical-scientific profile and a focus in professional education. The university is located in three cities with headquarters in Trondheim.

At NTNU, 9,000 employees and 43,000 students work to create knowledge for a better world.

You will find more information about working at NTNU and the application process here.

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About the position

Are you motivated to take a step towards a doctorate and open up exciting career opportunities? Do you have a background in electrical power engineering, operations research, or a related field, and are you interested in energy systems and markets? As a PhD candidate with us, you will work to achieve your doctorate, and at the same time gain valuable experience that qualifies you for a further career in higher education and research, both in and outside academia.

The Department of Electric Energy (IEL) at NTNU is seeking a highly motivated candidate for a full-time (100%) PhD position for 3 years as part of the Norwegian Centre on AI for Decisions (aiD). You will join the Electricity Markets and Energy System Planning (EMESP) research group at IEL, where we foster an open, inclusive, and collaborative working environment.

Our work environment is defined by its friendly and supportive atmosphere, with regular gatherings such as professional meetings within the research group, weekly colloquia, shared lunches, and “Friday coffee” sessions to end the week. These formal and informal events offer opportunities to share ideas, celebrate milestones, and build relationships. PhD candidates also organize social activities open to everyone interested, fostering a welcoming and inclusive community.

Your immediate Line Manager will be the Head of Department.

About the project

The position will be part of aiD, the Norwegian Centre on AI for Decisions, an interdisciplinary national AI center led by NTNU and SINTEF. aiD brings together academic institutions, research organizations, and more than 50 professional organizations. Its primary objective is to advance AI for decision-making through fundamental research and real-world use cases