Research Opportunities

Electrical Engineering

Work description

• Characterize the state of the art in the field of multi-energy microgrids taking into account different use cases;
• Contribute to the specification, design, development and implementation of tools in the energy area, involving microgrids operation and planning, multi-energy resources and forecasting of load and renewable production;
• Participate in the elaboration of use cases and services related to the optimization of microgrids;

Minimum profile required

• Student of a degree in electrical engineering or similar.
• Experience using simulation tools for electrical power systems.
• Programming skills (Python, C, C++, etc.).

Preference factors

• Knowledge of electric power systems and microgrids.
• Fluency in English and Portuguese (written and spoken).

Maintenance stipend: € 601,12, according to the table of monthly maintenance stipend for FCT grants , paid via bank transfer. Grant holders may be awarded potential supplements, according to a quarterly evaluation process (Articles 19, 21 and 22 of the Regulations for Grants of INESC TEC and Annex II), up to a maximum limit of 50% of the monthly maintenance stipend.

INESC TEC supports costs with registration, enrolment or tuition fees, during the grant duration, under the terms established in the internal document: "Payment of Tuition fees to grant holders".

The grant holder will benefit from health insurance, supported by INESC TEC.

Application Period

Since 14 Nov 2024 to 14 Dec 2024

Centre

Power and Energy Systems

Scientific Advisor

Filipe Joel Soares

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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