Post-Doc Positions on Energy Systems Modeling

POST-DOC POSITIONS ON ENERGY SYSTEMS MODELING

At the division of Applied Mechanics and Energy Conversion (TME) of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, a young research group led by prof. Erik Delarue is working on energy systems modeling (unit commitment, system planning, equilibrium modeling, renewables integration, energy policy and energy market design). Several PhD students and post-docs are working on modeling and on applications towards energy and climate policies. We currently have a post-doc position available.

Responsibilities

Many electricity generation systems are undergoing drastic changes, through rapidly increasing shares of intermittent renewable energy sources (RES) like wind and solar photovoltaics. Models are often used to address the corresponding challenges (technical, economic,policy), by analyzing system operation and planning.

Your task will be to actively engage in both research and coordination of research/projects. This will be conducted in the context of ongoing European/national research projects, aiming to build energy system modeling toolboxes, to support energy policy decision making.

The aim is to foster collaboration with PhD students and other post-docs. Existing energy system models and dedicated expertise are available in the research group.

Profile

We are looking for a highly motivated,enthusiastic and communicative researcher with a PhD degree in Engineering or a related field, from a reputable institute.

The candidate should have a strong background/interest in energy, and especially in energy system operation and planning, renewables integration, energy policy and modeling. Experience with Matlab/Python/GAMS/Julia is a plus. Candidates with a background in a.o.optimization, computer science, operations research are also encouraged to apply. Applicants should have good English communication skills.

Offer

KU Leuven is among the top European universities. It is a key player in the field of energy research, also through the collaboration within EnergyVille.

We offer:

• A post-doc positions for one year (potentially renewable)
• Multiple benefits (health insurance, access to university infrastructure and sports facilities, etc.)
• The opportunity to participate in an (inter)national research projects, research collaborations and international conferences

A targeted start date is to be agreed upon.Part of this research is to be performed within the framework of EnergyVille, a research collaboration on sustainable energy between KU Leuven, VITO, imec and UHasselt.

Interested?

Applicants should express their interest by sending an email to prof. Erik Delarue via the dedicated email address jad@kuleuven.be . The email should *strictly* contain the following information in the text body, in bullets:

- Name

- PhD degree (PhD specification, University+ Country, Year obtained, Promotor)

- PhD thesis title

- List your 3 most relevant publications(journal, conference proceedings)

- A one paragraph (up to half an A4 page)statement explaining the motivation for applying for this vacancy at KU Leuven. In this regard we strongly encourage you to visit the research group’s website(see link above) and have a look at some of the recent publications.

Please also attach an academic CV to your email, together with the publications (pdf) you listed above.

Do not directly apply in the online system as referred to below. This will be only necessary for selected candidates in a second stage.

Note that if you do not receive a response to your email within two weeks, this means you have not been selected for the second stage.

Decision: as soon as a suitable candidate applies. Starting Date: earliest start is September 1st 2019. Later start is possible. For more information please contact prof. Erik Delarue via jad@kuleuven.be .

You can apply for this job no later than October 31, 2019 via the online application tool