PhD Research Fellow within Renewable Energy Flexibility

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Do you want to contribute to the development of knowledge, insight and solutions that are relevant to society and working life today and in the future? We are looking for a PhD research fellow within Renewable Energy Flexibility. About the position Are you interested in Energy Technology Management, and want to engage in research with skilled colleagues who share your interests? Maybe you can become our new colleague at the Department of Science and Industry Systems (IRI) at the Faculty of Technology, Natural Sciences, and Maritime Sciences (TNM). The position is available from September 2026 with the latest starting date on January 2027. This is an educational position that is primarily intended to give promising researchers the opportunity to develop academically and professionally through organised research training. It is a condition that the person who accepts the position applies for and is granted admission to the Faculty’s PhD-program in Technology within three months of starting in the position. The doctoral programme includes relevant courses corresponding to approximately six months of study, a thesis based on independent research, active participation in national and international research environments, relevant research dissemination, a trial lecture and public defence of the thesis. Read more about organised research training at USN on our website. The PhD research fellowship is for a fixed term of three years with pure organised research training. Your personnel manager will be Head of Department, Dr. Aida Omerovic and your supervisor will be Prof. Amir Safari. It is a prerequisite that you live close by so that you can be present at, and available to, the academic environment at your workplace during ordinary working hours. The place of work will be at campus Kongsberg. About the doctoral project The PhD project confronts the global imperative for adaptable, low‐carbon energy infrastructure by investigating a hybrid system that synergistically integrates different renewable energy sources such as solar photovoltaic generation, hydrogen production, and storage alternatives with microgrid-driven power distribution. Through advanced modelling and optimization techniques, this research aims to identify optimum design and operational strategies that enhance system flexibility, improve resilience to variable supply and demand, and minimize environmental impact. By drawing on interdisciplinary expertise (spanning renewable energy engineering, power systems and energy market integration, stochastic multi-objective optimization, and data‐driven control methodologies) the project will establish a robust framework for coordinating electricity, heat, cooling, and hydrogen flows in distributed energy networks. While the primary focus is on developing a scalable and economically viable energy management solution, potential case studies may include to illustrate real‐world applicability in a close collaboration with our international partner(s). In alignment with Energi21 as national strategic objectives for sustainable energy as well as international commitments to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, this PhD project aims to advance cutting-edge smart microgrid technologies by enhancing system flexibility and reliability, thereby making a significant contribution to the transition toward cleaner, more resilient, and sustainable energy infrastructures. The person appointed will be affiliated with the research group Energy Systems and Advanced Materials (ESAM). Duties: Complete the doctoral programme up to completion of the doctoral degree within the employment period Conduct high-calibre research within the framework described above Scholarly publications Participate in the ESAM research group activities Participate in national and/or international activities such as conferences Be prepared for changes in your work tasks after appointment Qualifications All items are requirements, unless it is specified that they are preferred qualifications. Master’s degree (120 ECTS credits) (or equivalent qualifications) within Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems Engineering, or a closely related field Documented knowledge of relevant methodologies, both quantitative and/or qualitative, at master’s level Weighted average grade of B or higher on the master’s degree and thesis The master’s thesis must have been submitted for assessment by the application deadline for the position and approved before starting in the position Excellent written and oral English language skills. Proficiency in a Scandinavian language ​​is considered an advantage. Meet the formal requirements for admission to USN’s doctoral programmes and the faculty’s doctoral program in Technology no later than three months after starting in the position Other qualification: Solid background in at least one of the following areas: renewable energy sources, power systems integration, energy technology management, or smart grids. E

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