Postdoc in Resilient Energy Framework in Modern Power Systems
Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB / Högskolejobb / Göteborg
2025-10-09
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The project will be carried out in close collaboration with leading industrial partners, including Hitachi Energy Research, and will address the pressing challenge of maintaining power system stability in grids increasingly dominated by converter-interfaced energy resources. In addition, the project will feature extensive laboratory-based work, offering valuable hands-on experience with advanced energy technologies.
About us
The Division of Electric Power Engineering conducts research across a broad range of topics within electric power technology. Our aim is to develop interdisciplinary research areas both within the university and in collaboration with external partners.
Research activities at the division are organized into four main areas:
• Electric power systems
• Power electronics
• Electric machines
• High-voltage engineering
The strength of our research lies in a solid theoretical foundation combined with extensive experimental verification, both in our laboratories and in the field.
Our goal is to enhance the knowledge base related to electrical systems for:
• Renewable energy
• Vehicles
• Buildings
• Industrial applications
The division collaborates closely with several industrial partners at both national and international levels. Furthermore, the division hosts two centres of excellence:
• The Swedish Electromobility Centre
• The Swedish Electricity Storage and Balancing Centre
About the research project
The selected candidate will contribute to pioneering research aimed at developing a comprehensive framework for the integrated and coordinated operation of conventional and converter-based energy resources across diverse grid scenarios. The ultimate goal is to enhance grid reliability, stability, and resilience under evolving energy system conditions.
Key objectives include:
• Identifying and quantifying the essential grid services required to maintain system stability during major disturbances (e.g., generator outages, transmission line failures, or system separations)
• Developing methodologies for optimally allocating these services based on the characteristics, availability, and operating conditions of different energy resources
The research will primarily focus on improving system dynamics over time scales ranging from milliseconds to those relevant for secondary frequency control.
The developed methodologies will be validated experimentally using Chalmers' existing laboratory infrastructure, which includes:
• A battery energy storage system
• A wind turbine
• An integrated energy management platform
Who we are looking for
Required qualifications:
Applicants must hold a PhD degree awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline* in:
• Electrical engineering
• Engineering physics
• Systems control
• Or an equivalent field, with an emphasis on power systems and power electronics
Strong collaborative skills are required, along with the ability to work independently and focus on both academic and personal challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong ability to cooperate and engage in teamwork
Meritorious qualifications:
• Experience in laboratory work
• The date on your doctoral degree certificate is considered the official date of completion. Exceptions to the three-year eligibility limit may be made for documented circumstances such as parental leave, sick leave, or military service.
What you will do
Your main responsibility as a postdoctoral researcher will be to:
• Develop a system-level framework for power systems with diverse energy mixes
• Ensure stable and resilient operation under various disturbances
• Validate developed methodologies through laboratory experiments
• Disseminate key results through leading international conferences and peer-reviewed journals
The position is limited to two years and typically includes approximately 10% departmental duties, such as:
• Assisting in laboratories
• Serving as an exercise leader in relevant courses
Contract terms
The position is a temporary full-time employment for 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: 31 December, 2025
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