PhD Position in Engineering Physics at Uppsala University: Electricity Division, the Ångström Laboratory, Uppsala University invited application for filling up the PhD student position in power systems available at Electricity Division, the Ångström Laboratory to Analyse the ability of the electricity grid to handle a high proportion of electricity produced from intermittent renewable energy sources, Study the readiness of the electricity grid to deal with rare conditions with high impact.
About the Position: The aim of this project is to study the vulnerability of the electricity grid and the results will be used to supply risk reduction guidelines for both controllable and renewable energy installations. This research is part of the Center for Natural Disaster Studies (CNDS), a national research center aimed at preventing and improving society’s preparedness for risks by increasing knowledge of the dynamics and consequences of natural disasters.
Position: PhD Position
Salary: as per norms
Duration: 4 year
Educational qualifications: Interested and eligible candidates must have Master degree in electrical engineering, engineering physics or energy systems engineering or in another related area with Experience and interest in both numerical modeling and programming.
Closing Date: 18 March 2020
How to apply: Interested and eligible applicants may apply through the link given below by or before 18 March 2020 with their CV with complete publication list, copies of written material (e.g. Master’s thesis) and other relevant documentation the applicant chooses to present as a support for their applications and Names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers for three reference persons.
Contact Address: Please contact Karin Thomas, Karin.thomas@angstrom.uu.se.
| Quick Overview——– | |
| Organization | Uppsala University |
| Position | PhD Position |
| Country | Uppsala län, Sweden |
| Subject areas | Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics/Energy Systems Engineering |
| Fellowship | As per norms |
| Eligibility | Master degree in related subjects. |
| Deadline | 18 March 2020 |
For more information: For detailed announcement and instructions for submission of application, eligibility requirements, other terms and conditions, please visit the link given below.
