PhD Candidate: Risk‑Based Power System Optimization

Ntnu; Trondheim; Hybrid; NOK 520,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

NTNU’s Department of Electric Energy invites applications for a full-time PhD Candidate position in Risk-Based Power System Operation and Utilisation of Transformer Capacity. The PhD is part of the Knowledge-building Project “Increasing Emergency Load Limits for Transformers” (KSP UPLOAD) and aims to quantify socio-economic benefits and reliability risks when increasing transformer loading.

You will join the PSOA group, conduct high-quality research, complete coursework (30 ECTS), and contribute

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electric Power Engineering with specialization in electric power and/or energy systems.
• Course of study must correspond to a five-year Norwegian degree with 120 credits at the Master’s level.
• Proficiency in Python programming.
• English language skills corresponding to CEFR B2 (written and spoken).
• Ability to obtain required security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research within the framework described above.
• Participate in activities of the Power System Operation and Analysis group (PSOA).
• Complete academic training consisting of coursework totaling at least 30 ECTS.
• Contribute to publications in relevant journals and to dissemination activities.
• Participate in international activities such as conferences or research stays.

Skills

Python

English (CEFR B2)

Education

Master’s degree in Electric Power Engineering

5-year Norwegian course (120 credits)

Job description

NTNU’s Department of Electric Energy invites applications for a full-time PhD Candidate position in Risk-Based Power System Operation and Utilisation of Transformer Capacity. The PhD is part of the Knowledge-building Project “Increasing Emergency Load Limits for Transformers” (KSP UPLOAD) and aims to quantify socio-economic benefits and reliability risks when increasing transformer loading.

You will join the PSOA group, conduct high-quality research, complete coursework (30 ECTS), and contribute