PhD position (f/m/d) in the field of control of integrated energy systems
Organizational unit
Institute for Control Systems (IRS)
Job description
As part of the international team of the "Networked Multi-Energy Systems" research group, you play an active role in shaping the energy transition. You develop physics-, data- and learning-based methods to operate the sustainable energy systems of tomorrow in a coupled, efficient and safe manner.
Your research focuses on:
- Modeling of sector-coupled energy systems (electricity, gas, district heating)
- Development of innovative methods that enable the optimal, techno-economic operation of sector-coupled energy systems (i.e. a fusion of market mechanisms and technical operation)
- Demonstration and validation of your methods in realistic simulation studies (Matlab/Simulink, Modelica)
- Participation in research-oriented teaching as well as in publicly funded and industrial projects
Starting date
Zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt / At the next possible date
Personal qualification
- Very good, completed Master's degree (electrical engineering, mechatronics, mechanical engineering, power engineering or similar) with a focus on automation technology, control engineering, and optimization
- Previous knowledge in the field of energy systems is advantageous, but not necessary
- Independent working style and a strong interest in advancing your own research topics
- Business fluent level (B2) in English
Salary
Salary category 13 TV-L, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.
This is what we offer
- The opportunity for a doctorate (PhD)
- A broad national and international research network with opportunities for research exchanges
- Funding for research stays, conference trips, further training (e.g. university didactics certificate)
- A subsidy for the BW job ticket
- Flexible working hours with home office
Contract duration
3 years with the option for a 2 year extension
Application up to
May 17, 2024
Contact person in line-management
For further information, please contact Mr. Felix Strehle.
Please apply online using the button below for this vacancy number 1064/2024.
Vacancy number: 1064/2024
We prefer to balance the number of employees (f/m/d). Therefore we kindly ask female applicants to apply for this job. Recognized severely disabled persons will be preferred if they are equally qualified.Contact
Personnel Support is provided by:
Personalservice (PSE) - Human Resources
Ms Carrasco Sanchez
Phone: +49 721 608-42016,
Kaiserstr. 12, 76131 Karlsruhe