PhD Fellow: AI-Driven Voltage Control for Smart Grids

Pawan Sharma; Narvik; On-site; NOK 522,000 - 638,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Interdisciplinary environment

Advanced simulation tools

Career development

Flexible hours

State pension fund

Salary 580000 NOK/year

Job summary

UiT The Arctic University of Norway in Narvik invites applications for a PhD fellowship in AI-Automated Voltage Control for future distribution networks. The three-year position aims to complete doctoral research with admission to the PhD programme as a prerequisite.

The project focuses on AI-based fast-control strategies, hierarchical design, and validation through offline simulations, real-time simulations, and cyber-physical co-simulation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Fluency in English; ability to work in an international environment.
• Desirable experience in power systems, smart grids, or related areas.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI-based, automated voltage control strategies for future distribution networks.
• Contribute to research on fast-control, reinforcement learning, and agent-based optimization.
• Participate in offline simulations, real-time digital simulations, and cyber-physical co-simulation.

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

OpenDSS

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

Job description

UiT The Arctic University of Norway in Narvik invites applications for a PhD fellowship in AI-Automated Voltage Control for future distribution networks. The three-year position aims to complete doctoral research with admission to the PhD programme as a prerequisite.

The project focuses on AI-based fast-control strategies, hierarchical design, and validation through offline simulations, real-time simulations, and cyber-physical co-simulation.