Postdoc in Energy System Resilience
Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB / Högskolejobb / Göteborg
2025-10-30
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About us
The Division of Electric Power Engineering conducts research across a broad spectrum of electric power technologies. Our mission is to foster interdisciplinary research within the university and with external partners.
Our work is organized into four main areas: Electric power systems, power electronics, electric machines, and high-voltage engineering. The strength of our research lies in its solid theoretical foundation, complemented by extensive experimental verification in both laboratory and field environments.
We aim to advance the understanding of electrical power systems for renewable energy, vehicles, buildings, and industrial applications. The division has been actively involved in research projects funded by the EU, Swedish state agencies, and the Swedish power industry, covering topics such as active distribution grids, microgrids, smart buildings, etc.
About the research project
This postdoctoral position focuses on developing and demonstrating solutions that enable the concept of "Energy Islanding as a Service". This concept will showcase capabilities of an energy island to not only optimally supply its own energy demands and support the grids in normal conditions but also to securely and optimally supply its critical services in critical situations and to support the grids with the black-start power for grid restoration.
The position will, in collaboration with other researchers in the project, focus on developing:
• A measurement and control platform for optimal island operation of Chalmers' wind-battery system.
• Machine learning-based forecasting tools for renewable production using limited local measurement data.
• An adaptable multi-timescale energy management system for energy islands.
• Models for ancillary service provision to transmission and distribution system operators (TSOs and DSOs).
• Real-time operation and control solutions using grid-forming (GFM) controllers for both grid-connected and islanded operation.
The Chalmers wind turbine with battery storage (link) will serve as the validation platform for the developed models and systems.
Who we are looking for
We are seeking a motivated and skilled researcher with a PhD in Electrical Engineering (e.g., electric power systems, automation, or control) or a related field (e.g., power electronics or machine learning applications in power systems). The PhD degree must have been awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline*.
The ideal candidate has:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills,
• A solid academic record, and
• Excellent command of English, both spoken and written.
It is desirable that applicants have expertise in one or more of the following:
• Energy management and control for energy islands,
• Electricity and ancillary service markets,
• Programming (e.g., Python, GAMS) and power system simulation tools,
• Development of measurement and IoT-based data exchange systems.
Experience with real-time control of energy islands using grid-forming controllers is considered a strong advantage.
• Exceptions to the three-year limit may be granted for documented circumstances such as parental leave, illness, or military service.
What you will do
As a postdoctoral researcher, you will:
• Develop your own scientific concepts and contribute to the advancement of the project's objectives,
• Produce high-quality research results, project reports, and scientific publications, and
• Contribute to teaching or other departmental duties, up to a maximum of 10% of your working time.
Contract terms
The position is the full-time temporary employment and is limited to a period of two years.
The position requires physical presence throughout the entire employment. A valid residence permit must be presented by the start date, otherwise the offer may be withdrawn.
What we offer
• As a postdoc at Chalmers, you are an employee and enjoy all employee benefits. Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.
• A dynamic and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg.
• Read more about Sweden's generous parental leave, subsidized day care, free schools, healthcare etc at Move To Gothenburg.
Chalmers is dedicated to improving gender balance and actively works with equality projects, such as the GENIE Initiative for gender equality and excellence.
If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses to help you settle in.
Application procedure
The application should be written in English be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.
CV
• A comprehensive CV, including a complete list of publications.
• Details of previous teaching and pedagogical experience.
Personal letter
• A brief introduction about yourself.
• A summary of your previous research fields and key research outcomes.
• An outline of your future goals and research focus.
Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.
Please note: The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered. Contact details to references will be requested after the interview.
Application deadline: 1 December, 2025
For questions, please contact:
Dr. Tuan Le
Associate Professor, Project Leader & Supervisor
Email:
tuan.le@chalmers.se Phone: +46 31 772 3832
Professor Ola Carlson
Project Co-Leader & Supervisor
Email:
ola.carlson@chalmers.se Phone: +46 31 772 1637
Dr. David Steen
Senior Researcher & Supervisor
Email:
david.steen@chalmers.se Phone: +46 31 772 1663
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