Research Opportunities

Power Systems

Work description

• Development of a platform to enable new energy efficiency and flexibility services for electricity end users, through automatic interface, support and decision systems;
• Definition of operational requirements of hybrid energy storage and generation systems, with inclusion of electricity market services and flexibility portfolio exploration;
• Optimize the scheduling of controllable/dispatchable loads in coordination with local photovoltaic production;
• Validation and benchmark of a potential energy management solution for optimal self-consumption services;
• Dissemination of the work in international journals and/or conferences.

Academic Qualifications

Bachelor or Master in applied mathematics, computer science, informatics, electrical and electronic engineering or similar.

Minimum profile required

• Previous academic background in electric power systems or similar;
• Knowledge or experience of energy systems problems;
• Experience in applying optimization algorithms to engineering problems.

Preference factors

• Python and Machine Learning programming skills;
• Knowledge of power system control and frequency response;
• Experience with energy management system (EMS) development.

Application Period

Since 13 Sep 2024 to 26 Sep 2024

Centre

Power and Energy Systems

Scientific Advisor

Vasco Manuel Campos

What we offer

• Multicultural and collaborative environment
• A multicultural, international and collaborative environment that makes it easier to exchange ideas, work in networks and create synergies.
• International projects
• The possibility of working in international projects with some of the most important companies in the field.
• Mentoring
• Mentoring with the best researchers in the fields of electrical and industrial engineering, bioengineering, information technology and physics.
• Self Improvement
• The possibility of participating in international conferences, workshops, seminars and vocational training.
• Other Benefits and Perks
• Flexible working time, health insurance, discounts in hotels, transportation, etc.
• Informal Events
• Annual informal events, such as the multicultural party.

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