Postdoctoral Researcher in Electrical Engineering with the focus on Energy Management in Microgrids

Organisation/Company

University of Skövde

Department

School of Engineering

Research Field

Engineering » Electrical engineering

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Positions

Postdoc Positions

Country

Sweden

Application Deadline

15 Mar 2025 - 12:00 (Europe/Stockholm)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

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

Yes

University of Skövde is a central and leading player in education, research, and collaboration that supports the transition towards a sustainable future – regionally, nationally, and internationally. Our 10,000 students and 500 employees create conditions for society's digital transformation and sustainable societal development through high-quality education and research in selected areas. Welcome to a vibrant campus in the heart of Skaraborg.

About us: 

The position is offered within the area of electrical engineering at the University of Skövde. The subject deals with the study, construction and use of systems and units in electricity, electronics and electromagnetism. The subject includes but is not limited to power systems, energy engineering, power electronics, electrical machines and automation engineering.

The activities is within the School of Engineering Sciences characterized by a creative and dynamic environment, which includes a good collaborative climate, modern facilities and excellent collaboration with industry. The research within the department is furthermore characterized by investigation of physical phenomena in a virtual environment by use of digital tools and physical experiments.

You will be part of the research group Virtual Manufacturing Processes where the research is divided into four symbiotic subgroups; electrical engineering, data-driven analysis, virtual process modeling and experimental validation. Research projects within the research group is in close collaboration with industry partners and to a large extent based on the industry's needs.

Your role:

The position will primarily concern research (teaching or other administrative tasks up to 20% may be included). The research will primarily be conducted within the project “Innovative Microgrid Design for Sustainable Onshore Power Supply: Case Study in the Port of Stockholm” This project is financially granted by VINNOVA with the cooperation of industrial partners including Ports of Stockholm, ILMATAR, and Stella Futura.

By 2030, the Onshore Power Supply (OPS) infrastructure is expected to support 100% of ships at berth, substantially increasing the load on port electrical networks. This growing demand necessitates innovative solutions for managing both local and external power requirements. OPS is a vital electrification solution that enables vessels to connect to the port’s electrical grid while berthed, allowing them to shut down their auxiliary engines. This provides a reliable power supply to the ship's electrical systems, reducing emissions and noise pollution in the port. This project proposes an innovative solution to optimize OPS demand for the Ports of Stockholm by integrating microgrid technology. Focusing on the port, it incorporates a PV power plant and BESS to handle increased energy demands and ensure reliable power delivery. While OPS systems are already used to reduce fuel consumption and emissions, this project addresses the challenge of rising energy demands. By optimizing microgrid design and sizing, it aims to improve efficiency, reduce emissions, and enhance the operational resilience of ports, offering a cost-effective, sustainable solution for cleaner energy systems in port environments.

The qualification requirements are:

• PhD in electrical engineering or energy engineering  or other relevant subjects.
• Experience in research in power and energy system operation and planning.
• Experiences in research in modelling and optimization of renewable energy sources and energy storage systems.
• Experience with GMAS, Python and Machine Learning libraries.
• Ability to communicate well, orally and in written, in English.
• Good collaboration skills and ability to build relationships and networks.

In addition to the qualification requirements, the bases of evaluation for this position are:

• Completed a PhD degree no more than three years before the application deadline
• The degree of such skills that form a qualification requirement.
• Skills in real-time Energy Management Systems (EMS). 
• Working experience with industrial partners.
• Ability to communicate well, orally and in written, in Swedish.
• Ability to present scientific results, both orally and in writing, and formulate research applications.

Forms of employment: The position as a postdoctoral researcher is a full-time commitment and is conducted in accordance with the current collective agreement between the Swedish Agency for Government Employers (Arbetsgivarverket), OFR-S, Saco-S, and SEKO. The appointment is limited to two years.  

Application deadline: March 15th 2025

Reference number: Ref nr HS 2025/101

Contact information

Information about the position is provided by Stefan Ericson, Head of Division and Mostafa Kermani , Project Leader. Union information is provided by Anders Johansson (Saco-S), Sonja Nohlgren (ST). These persons may be reached through the University’s switchboard, 0046-(0)500-44 80 00.

Application:
You can apply for the job via our website, www.his.se/jobb by clicking on "Apply" at the bottom of the advertisement. There you will also find information on how to prepare your application. The following documents must be attached with your application:

• Cover letter 
• CV
• Certificates/grades and other qualifications that you as an applicant want to invoke
• Qualification portfolio: Attach a description of your scientific and pedagogical activities.
• Scientific publications: Attach no more than five published scientific articles (of which at least two were published in the last three years).
• Complete list of published articles

If you have publications that cannot be submitted with your application electronically, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr-specialister.hr@his.se . The publications must reach the University no later than one week after the application deadline. 

According to the regulations of the National Archives, the University is obliged to keep application documents for two years after the appointment of the position. Applicant requesting documents to be returned will have them returned after the two years, otherwise they will be eliminated.

Website

https://www.his.se/mot-hogskolan/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb/?rmpage=job&rmjob=948

Research Field

Engineering » Electrical engineering

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Skovde

Country

Sweden

State/Province

Västra götaland

City

Skövde

Postal Code

54128

Street

Högskolevägen, Box 408

Geofield

State/Province

Västra Götaland

City

Skövde

Website

https://www.his.se/en/

Street

Högskolevägen

Postal Code

SE - 541 28

E-Mail

robin.mesic.krona@his.se

Phone

0046-(0)500-44 80 00

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