PhD in Renewable Energy Flexibility & Smart Grids

Amir Safari; Kongsberg; On-site; NOK 450,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

USN invites applications for a PhD research fellow in Renewable Energy Flexibility at the Department of Science and Industry Systems (IRI), TNM. The position is available from September 2026 with the latest starting date in January 2027, and is a fixed three-year doctoral training opportunity at the Kongsberg campus.

The doctoral project investigates adaptable, low‑carbon energy infrastructure by integrating solar PV, hydrogen production, storage, and microgrid‑driven distribution.

Qualifications

• Master's degree must be submitted for assessment by the application deadline.
• Excellent written and oral English; proficiency in a Scandinavian language is an advantage.
• Meet formal admission requirements to USN’s doctoral programmes within three months.
• Strong analytical capability and research potential.

Responsibilities

• Complete the doctoral programme within the employment period.
• Conduct high‑calibre research in energy systems and control.
• Publish scholarly works and participate in ESAM activities.
• Attend national and international conferences and present findings.
• Adapt tasks as required during the project.

Skills

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Interdisciplinary work

Motivation for research

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems Engineering, or related field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Modelica

COMSOL Multiphysics

Python

GAMS

HOMER

Job description

USN invites applications for a PhD research fellow in Renewable Energy Flexibility at the Department of Science and Industry Systems (IRI), TNM. The position is available from September 2026 with the latest starting date in January 2027, and is a fixed three-year doctoral training opportunity at the Kongsberg campus.

The doctoral project investigates adaptable, low‑carbon energy infrastructure by integrating solar PV, hydrogen production, storage, and microgrid‑driven distribution.