The Chair of Control Systems and Network Control Technology at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU C-S) invites applications for a Research Associate (PostDoc or PhD Student) position in the field of
“Analysis and Control of Integrated Energy Systems Interfaced by Grid-Forming Power Electronics Converters”
Duration: Until 31.7.2026, fully funded, remuneration according to E13 TV-L (min. 52.000€/year)
Starting date: As soon as possible
Closing date for applications: 06.06.2023; e-mail: fakultaet3+bewerbungen@b-tu.de
About the „Energy Innovation Centre“ (Energie-Innovationszentrum - EIZ):
As part of the energy transition, the German government has set itself ambitious goals, which will require a fundamental transformation of our energy systems in order to be achieved. Given its historical position as a centre for lignite mining and power generation, Lusatia faces particularly complex challenges to readapt itself. The Energy Innovation Centre (Energie-Innovationszentrum - EIZ) at the BTU addresses this challenge on both a global and regional level, by accompanying the global transformation of the energy sector and thereby (co-)building and (co-)securing regional technological leadership for science and industry, as well as the start-up competence of Lusatia. The focus is on the systematic networking of the various energy systems and sectors, as well as the diverse system actors and the direct support of innovation and start-up activities in Lusatia.
The Federal Ministry of Education and Research is funding the EIZ in a first phase with around €25.5 million over a period of four years. At the same time, novel laboratory infrastructures worth a further €18.5 million are to be funded by the Investitions- und Landesbank (ILB). Over a period of ten years, the further development of the EIZ into a powerful and innovative network is to be financed with a total of €96 million.
Your tasks
You will conduct scientific work in the area of control and operation of sector-coupled energy systems in the EIZ sub-project "Control Systems and Cyber Security Lab (COSYS Lab)" with a focus on grid-forming control strategies for power-electronics-dominated power systems coupled with heating and hydrogen networks. In particular, you will join the Young Investigator Group on Distributed Control and Operation of Integrated Energy Systems (DCOIES) affiliated with the COSYS Lab and develop analytical as well as simulation methods to model and analyze the impacts of grid-forming converters on integrated energy systems. Your results are to be validated by simulations and experimental tests using the laboratory facilities at COSYS Lab. The aim is to propose novel distributed control methods to
- enable a stable, secure and efficient operation of integrated energy systems;
- provide guidelines for manufacturers and power system operators.
Together with our partners from science and industry you will work on the research project. Furthermore, you will handle research-related administrative tasks. You will also actively participate in current control and energy technology discussions and developments by publishing in scientific journals and presenting your research results at international conferences.
Your skills
- You have successfully graduated from a university (accredited Master's degree/university diploma or equivalent) in a field relevant to the job (electrical engineering, energy technology, applied mathematics, engineering cybernetics, physical engineering or comparable).
- Desire for academic and personal development, especially for doctorate.
- Ability to work scientifically, independence, flexibility, teamwork and communication skills.
Our offer
- Participation in shaping one of the most exciting and dynamic research projects in the structural development with international impact.
- Modern infrastructure with high development and creativity potential as well as an international team.
- Participation in international conferences with related publications.
- Extensive opportunities for flexible working hours and home-office to enable an adequate work-life balance via more direct responsibility in the organization and execution of your work.
For more information on the position, please see https://www.b-tu.de/en/university/career/job-vacancies/detail/73-23/download or contact Dr. Zhao Yuan, email: yuan@b-tu.de.
Please send your application documents in a PDF document, stating the reference number, exclusively by e-mail to the Dean of the Faculty 3 Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Energy Systems, Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg, e-mail: fakultaet3+bewerbungen@b-tu.de
