Doctoral researcher (Ph.D.) positions at UTN with the topic of „Energy Systems & Market Design“[...]

Doctoral researcher (Ph.D.) positions at UTN in 'Energy Systems & Market Design' (m/f/d)

The University of Technology Nuremberg (UTN) offers a stimulating and interdisciplinary research environment with access to cutting-edge resources. It is the ideal place to make groundbreaking discoveries and contribute to exciting fields of research.

The Department of Liberal Arts and Sciences, with its Energy Systems and Market Design Lab, is offering several doctoral research positions (3 years, 75%, TVL-13). We seek highly motivated individuals to join our international research team, which specializes in energy market modeling and collaborates with industrial partners and policy projects.

The lab is involved in the DFG Transregio 154 project on mathematical modeling of gas networks and the Kopernikus project ARIADNE, focusing on policymaking for the German energy transition. The environment offers financial support for conferences and intensive supervision within a large team. The researcher will work on interdisciplinary research related to energy transformation, artificial intelligence, and market design.

Your tasks include:

1. German and European energy market design
2. Regional incentives for flexibility in electricity markets
3. The energy transition in urban quarters
4. Sector coupling and energy prices
5. International hydrogen markets

The candidate will contribute to the lab's activities and benefit from diverse perspectives on energy transformation and societal change. The aim is to complete a Ph.D. within UTN's doctoral program.

Your profile:

Applicants should hold a degree in industrial engineering, economics, mathematics, operations research, or related fields, with knowledge of microeconomics and mathematical modeling. Experience in energy market research and a strong quantitative background are preferred. Proficiency in German and English, both oral and written, is required.

Questions?

Contact Dr. Jonas Egerer at jonas.egerer@utn.de for content-related inquiries, or email stars@utn.de for general questions.

Application process:

Visit https://www.utn.de/en/research/doctoral-degree/ for details. If interested, upload the following documents:

• A personal statement explaining your motivation and research interests
• A complete CV in English
• Certificates of your degrees (M.Sc. and B.Sc.) or equivalents
• Transcript of records or course overview from your university degrees

Note: If degrees are obtained abroad, submit original documents with certified English or German translations. English-only documents do not require translation.

If shortlisted, you will be invited for an interview to present your research. Travel expenses are not reimbursed.