The Department of Electrical Engineering (ESAT) at KU Leuven offers a postdoc position in the field of Forced oscillations and their impact on interarea modes in large interconnected power systems.
Within the Electrical Energy & Computer Architectures (Electa) division and EnergyVille, the research team led by prof. Jef Beerten focuses on the combined modelling and control of power electronic converters and power systems. The group of PhD students and postdocs consists of about 10 people. Within the team, we have a postdoc position available on modelling and study of the impact of forced oscillations coming from offshore wind plants, and their impact on the interarea modes in large interconnected power systems.
The further integration of offshore wind in the power system is key to the energy transition. However, in recent years, concerns are rising regarding forced oscillations coming from large offshore wind farms, and the effect that these oscillations can have on existing interarea modes in large-scale power systems. We are searching for an experienced researcher to strengthen our team on dynamic power system modelling for interarea modal analysis and the study of the impact of forced oscillations. The postdoctoral researcher will be involved in a publicly-funded project with involvement from industry. The responsibilities of the postdoctoral researcher will be:
As the ideal candidate:
We offer an exciting job in one of the leading research institutes in the field. The study of converter-related challenges in power systems is receiving significant attention from both academia and industry. This postdoctoral project allows you to work on a highly timely research topic:
We offer a full-funded postdoc position with multiple benefits (health insurance, access to university infrastructure and sports facilities, etc.).
Applicants should provide a two paragraph (up to half an A4 page) statement explaining (i) the motivation for applying for this vacancy at KU Leuven, and (ii) a first assessment of how you would tackle the challenge of forced oscillations and the study of their impact on interarea modes in large-scale interconnected power systems.
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