Decision support methods for distribution networks with telemetry data

at  KU Leuven

DECISION SUPPORT METHODS FOR DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS WITH TELEMETRY DATA

(ref. BAP-2024-661)
Laatst aangepast: 14/10/24
You will be working at the Ghent campus of KU Leuven, as part of the Electa - Ghent division. You will join a new team led by the recently appointed prof. Vanin, which is part of a larger, young, international and growing research group, with strong ties to industry as well as other academic realities in Belgium, Europe, and overseas.
Electa-Ghent is part of EnergyVille, a collaboration between the Belgian research partners KU Leuven, VITO, imec and UHasselt in the fields of sustainable energy and intelligent energy systems. Spread across the different campuses of Electa and EnergyVille, tens of colleagues (PhD students, postdocs, permanent research staff and lab engineers) work on a variety of related energy problems, making it a stimulating work environment.
The PhD will be performed in the framework of the Arenberg doctoral school: https://set.kuleuven.be/phd . The position if full-time and fully-funded for four years, which is the nominal duration of a PhD program at KU Leuven.
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PROFILE

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and communicative researcher with a Master degree in (Electrical) Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or a relevant related field, from a reputable institute. Both EU and international candidates are welcome to apply.
You should have obtained excellent study results, and you should be keen on disseminating your research results by means of scientific publications, and/or conferences and talks.

Furthermore,

• Candidates should have a strong interest in energy, and prior background (education or professional experience) in power systems modeling/analysis is highly valued.
• Experience with optimization and estimation methods - even outside energy-related problems - is highly valued.
• Good programming skills and experience with Matlab/Python/GAMS/Julia is a significant plus.
• Applicants should have good English communication skills.
• Prior research and publication experience is not expected but is a plus.
• You are a capable of working independently as well as in a team

The candidate should be willing to live in Belgium. The workplace is in the city of Gent, with the opportunity to collaborate with the Leuven campus and EnergyVille as well.

Please refer the Job description for details