Postdoctoral researcher to work on modelling of battery systems for grid integration

20 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Fundacion IMDEA Energia

Research Field

Engineering » Electronic engineering
Physics » Applied physics
Engineering » Industrial engineering
Engineering » Control engineering
Physics
Engineering
Mathematics » Applied mathematics

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Spain

Application Deadline

15 Apr 2024 – 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

MDEA Energy Institute is a María de Maeztu Center of Excellence whose objective is to develop R&D activities in the fields of renewable energies and clean energy technologies by establishing strong links with leading companies in the energy sector. (www.energy.imdea.org ).

DESCRIPTION

IMDEA Energy is opening a Postdoctoral Position between the Electrical Systems and Electrochemical Processes Unit to work on modelling of battery systems for their application in electricity Grid

The requirements are as follows:

Tasks Description:

• R&D in battery modelling for grid applications.
• Development of a holistic model of battery systems.
• Implementation and proof of concept studies in laboratory environment for battery modelling.
• Participation in national and international research projects related with battery Grid Integration.
• Dissemination and publication of research results in scientific journals.

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering » Control engineering

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Physics » Applied physics

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Engineering » Electronic engineering

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Mathematics » Applied mathematics

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Engineering

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Specific Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

Compulsory Requirements

• PhD. Title in Electronic or Industrial Engineering, Control Systems, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Physical Chemistry or related disciplines.

Other merits to value:

• Solid background in Battery Modelling, Power Electronics, Control Systems and Communication Networks.
• Good understanding of System Modelling, Power Networks, Renewable Energy Technologies, IT technologies and Real-Time Control systems.
• At least 1 year experience of working with modelling systems in Python, Matlab (and Matlab Simulink) and MILP tools.
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Benefits

CONDITIONS

• Remuneration: Between 38.000 € – 41.000€ per year, depending upon qualification and expertise.

           *The contract includes all the benefits of the Spanish Public Health and Social Security System.

• Duration of the contract: Until the end of the project, with the possibility of extension.

Eligibility criteria

• Adequacy of the candidate’s training to the requested profile.
• Work experience related to the profile of the job position.
• Knowledge of English.
• Motivation for accomplishing high-quality research.

Additional comments

WORKPLACE

IMDEA Energía: Móstoles, Madrid.

DOCUMENTS

• PhD Certificate

• Motivation Letter

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

 

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 commitment is to guarantee equality in measures to balance personal, family and working life and to promote gender equality.

Website for additional job details

https://jobs.energy.imdea.org/en/offer/250

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Fundación IMDEA Energía

Country

Spain

State/Province

Madrid

City

Móstoles

Postal Code

28935

Street

Av. Ramón de la Sagra 3, Parque Tecnológico de Móstoles

Where to apply

Website

https://jobs.energy.imdea.org/en/offer/250

Contact

State/Province

Madrid

City

Móstoles

Website

http://www.energy.imdea.org

Street

Av. Ramón de la Sagra 3, Parque Tecnológico de Móstoles

Postal Code

28935

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED