PhD researcher on cable hosting capacity in high-voltage grids - Genk, België - KU Leuven

Beschrijving

You have a MSc degree in electrical engineering from a reputable institute with a solid background in modelling harmonic resonances, and the knowledge of (stochastic) mathematical optimization techniques is a plus.

Ideally, you have experience in operation, control and stability of power systems.

You have good programming skills, preferably in Julia.

You have the ambition to publish your work in top scientific journals in the field and present your work in international conferences.

You are a team player and interested to work in a team with experts studying different aspects of power systems.

You should be willing to occasionally travel in the framework of your PhD.

You are able to communicate fluently in English, both orally and in writing. Please consult the language requirements for Arenberg Doctoral School:

You are willing to contribute to teaching activities for a limited number of hours.

We are searching for a PhD researcher with a background on harmonic modelling of power systems and an affinity for developing mathematical optimisation models in the course of the research project "Innovative Solutions for High Voltage Underground Networks".In particular, the successful candidate is expected to develop a methodologyto quantify the underground cable hosting capacity for high voltage transmission grids from the perspective of reactive power and harmonic resonances/stability in grid. To that end, harmonic component and network simulation techniques willbe combined/complemented with mathematical optimisation and statistical analysis methods and applied to realistic power networks.The position is situated inthe recently established HVDC and underground cable competence centre.KU Leuven boasts a rich tradition of education and research that dates back six centuries. The university's basic research orientation has always been and will remain fundamental research. At the same time, the university remains vigilantly open to contemporary cultural, economic and industrial realities, as well as to the community's needs and expectations. KU Leuven is currently by far the largest university in Belgium in terms of research funding and expenditure (EUR 455.1 million in KU Leuven conducts fundamental and applied research in all academic disciplines with a clear international orientation. In the Times Higher Education ranking KU Leuven is ranked as the 12th European university, while in the Reuters Top 100 of the World's most innovative institutions, KU Leuven is listed as the first European university. The ELECTA research group of the Department of Electrical Engineering (ESAT) of KU Leuven performs research on aspects of generation, transmission, distribution and rational use of electrical energy. Topics covered are smart grids, reliable power systems with high penetration of renewable energy sources, HVDC and LVDC, energy markets, integration of renewable energy sources on transmission and distribution. Six professors lead the group. They manage the research assisted by a teams of senior researchers, post-doctoral researchers and about 50 PhD students. EnergyVille is an association of the Flemish research institutes KU Leuven, VITO, imec and UHasselt in the field of sustainable energy and intelligent energy systems. EnergyVille brings research, development, training and industrial innovation together under one name, in close cooperation with local, regional and international partners. EnergyVille strives to become one of the top five European institutes in innovative energy research. For that reason, the center was embedded in big national and international networks from the start.

A well-funded PhD position for 4 years.

Multiple benefits (health insurance, access to university infrastructure and sports facilities, etc.).

An exiting work environment in a team with different skill sets working in projects for the industry and in public R&D projects with industry involvement.

The opportunity to be active in an international research environment .

Opportunity to work in a research laboratory with state of the art infrastructure )

Engage in research collaborations and participate at international conferences.