R&D Scientist — Numerical Modeling for Smart Grids

Seeds Renewables; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Poland SP. Z O.O. in Kraków is seeking a Researcher with expertise in mathematical modeling and low-level linear algebra routines for developing future power grid applications.

You will join a dynamic, creative team combining theory with practice to create, test and validate new technologies enabling the energy transition. The role emphasizes collaboration with global researchers, development of novel simulation algorithms, and applying mathematical optimization to power systems.

Qualifications

• Strong academic qualification with an internationally recognized degree at master’s or doctorate level in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or any related field.
• Interest in and willingness to learn about Power Systems Engineering, Energy Transition and Operations Research
• Experience with designing, implementing and running numerical simulation.
• Willingness to take an interdisciplinary approach, working with experts from domains away from own area of expertise.
• Experience that demonstrates your team-oriented, innovative, and strategic working styles.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a global team of researchers and engineers to identify and solve real-world challenges for our customers through expertise in software applications for Power systems.
• Propose and work on ideas and concepts of new approaches to creating, running and exploiting numerical simulations with business impact, turn them into prototypes and verify them.
• Develop concepts for combining mathematical/physical models of power systems with new and emerging technologies from mathematical optimization.
• Take a multidisciplinary approach to numerical simulation, working with different simulation software tools and implementing novel simulation algorithms yourself.
• Network in the company and actively distribute your knowledge and expertise.
• Collaborate with local and global external partners including universities, open-source communities, startups and vendors
• Disseminate your results in scientific publications, patent applications, and technical reports

Skills

Advanced mathematics

Numerical modeling

Optimization methods

Programming (C++, Python)

English proficiency

Education

Master's or PhD in CS/Math/Physics/Engineering

Tools

C++

Python

Fortran

CUDA

Job description

Hitachi Energy Poland SP. Z O.O. in Kraków is seeking a Researcher with expertise in mathematical modeling and low-level linear algebra routines for developing future power grid applications.

You will join a dynamic, creative team combining theory with practice to create, test and validate new technologies enabling the energy transition. The role emphasizes collaboration with global researchers, development of novel simulation algorithms, and applying mathematical optimization to power systems.