SENIOR RESEARCH POSITION AT IMDEA ENERGÍA TO WORK ON POWER SYSTEM OPERATION, CONTROL, AND OPTIM[...]

Biotechnological Processes Unit from IMDEA Energy; Power (MT); On-site; USD 79,926 - 102,762; Full time

Job summary

IMDEA Energy Institute in Madrid invites applications for a Senior Researcher in the Electrical Systems Unit. The role focuses on power system operation, control, and optimization, leading research lines in smart grids, renewable integration, and energy markets, and collaborating with industry and international partners.

The successful candidate will supervise research personnel, prepare proposals, disseminate results through publications and conferences, and contribute to the unit's strategic

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical, Electronic or Control Systems Engineering.
• Solid background in Power Engineering, Control Systems and Electrical Machines.
• At least 10 years of postdoctoral experience, with a minimum of two years in a foreign institution.
• Principal investigator of at least two national or international projects.
• Proven track record in publishing research results.

Responsibilities

• Lead one or several research lines in power systems, smart grids, renewable integration, flexibility, and energy markets.
• Help manage the research unit and its infrastructure.
• Prepare and manage national and international research project proposals.
• Collaborate with industry and international partners.
• Supervise personnel including PhD students, post‑doctoral, and senior assistant researchers.
• Disseminate research results via publications, technical reports, conferences, workshops, and technology transfer activities.

Skills

Leadership and research management

English fluency

Supervision

Proposal writing

Industry collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical, Electronic or Control Systems Engineering

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

MATLAB

SimPowerSystems

Job description

Senior Researcher Position – Power System Operation, Control, and Optimization

IMDEA Energy Institute, a Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence, invites applications for a Senior Researcher in the Electrical Systems Unit.

Application deadline: Aug 31, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Lead one or several research lines in power systems, smart grids, renewable integration, flexibility, and energy markets.
• Help manage the research unit and its infrastructure.
• Prepare and manage national and international research project proposals.
• Collaborate with industry and international partners.
• Supervise personnel including PhD students, post‑doctoral, and senior assistant researchers.
• Disseminate research results via publications, technical reports, conferences, workshops, and technology transfer activities.

Qualifications

Compulsory Requirements

• Ph.D. in Electrical, Electronic or Control Systems Engineering.
• Solid background in Power Engineering, Control Systems and Electrical Machines.
• At least 10 years of postdoctoral experience, with a minimum of two years in a foreign institution.
• Principal investigator of at least two national or international projects.
• Proven track record in publishing research results.

Merits

• Deep understanding of Renewable and Energy Storage Technologies and planning and operation of Power Systems.
• Knowledge of DIgSILENT PowerFactory, Matlab, SimPowerSystems, and other energy systems modelling tools.
• Beneficiary researcher of a national or international excellence program (e.g., Ramón y Cajal, Juan de la Cierva, Marie Curie Individual Fellowship, ERC grant).
• R3 / I3 Certificate.
• Outstanding record of indexed scientific publications related to the research topic.
• Experience in European research and innovation projects.
• International research experience (stays and collaborations).
• Experience in preparation of proposals with public and private funding.
• Experience supervising internships, master theses and PhD theses.
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English.

Selection Criteria

• Adequacy of the candidate’s training to the requested profile.
• Relevant work experience.
• Motivation to produce high‑quality research.

Remuneration & Contract

Salary commensurate with qualification and expertise. The contract includes all benefits of the Spanish Public Health and Social Security System and is governed by current legislation.

Location

IMDEA Energía, Móstoles, Madrid.

Documents Required

• PhD Certificate
• Brief Research Proposal
• Motivation Letter

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal opportunities are guaranteed in the selection process, without any forms of discrimination. Female applicants are encouraged to apply to favor parity in employment. IMDEA Energy commits to guarantee equality in measures to balance personal, family and working life and to promote gender equality.

Final decisions will be communicated by e‑mail to all candidates.