Computer Science PhD Scholarship in modeling

The Computer Science PhD stochastic optimization model Wilmar (see here) is developed for the modeling of energy markets with significant variations in the production of renewable energy. It has been on several international projects such as wind integration study used the European integration of wind energy (EIFS). Wilmar model has a resolution time, but it is also important to model and analyze the top-down regulation of the electricity in the period and the related markets for intra-hour.

The Computer Science PhD theme of the thesis is to provide a model for the energy markets within an hour before developing with a resolution of 5 minutes, which can interact with the Wilmar model. The model should be able to deal with flexible units of electricity as electricity storage, electric cars and electric heat pumps. A similar model is developed energinet.dk already in partnership with the Danish TSO, and the student will use the existing work on this subject as a starting point. The Computer Science PhD scholarship is funded by and will be part of a research project called the start-up to the activation of electricity demand are flexible iPower.

Qualifications

The applicants should have:

a master's degree in engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master's degree in engineering
Strong mathematical background
Preferably experience within operation research e.g. optimization models
Preferably knowledge on energy systems and technologies
Preferably knowledge on C# or Java

In the assessment of the candidates consideration will be given to the ability to communicate at all levels in English and grades.

We offer
We offer a challenging career with the possibility to play an active role in the development of the new program. Intelligent energy systems are high on the political agenda which is also reflected in the funding and other resources enjoyed by the group.

Approval and Enrolment
The scholarships for the Computer Science PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.

Salary and appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years.

Further information
You are welcome to contact Senior Researcher Peter Meibom, +45 2136 3104.

You can read more about DTU at dtu.dk and Risø DTU on risoe.dtu.dk.

Application
We must have your online application by 15 May 2011. Please open the link "apply for this job online", fill in the application form and attach the following documents;

A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
Curriculum vitae
Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet here)

Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master's degree, but cannot begin before having received it.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

Apply for this job online

Further Information

Application Deadline : 15 May 2011