Postdoctoral Position in Digital Twins for Resilient Microgrids at Uppsala University, Sweden

Uppsala University is inviting applications for a 24-month postdoctoral position focused on building digital twins for local power grids. This role is part of a collaborative project between Uppsala University, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, and the City of Uppsala to develop resilient energy systems for one of Sweden’s largest urban development projects.

Scholarship Overview

Designation

Postdoctoral Researcher at the Division of Electricity, Department of Electrical Engineering.

Research Area

The research focuses on the technical modeling of electricity grids and digital infrastructure, with a particular emphasis on energy system resilience, solar-based microgrids, and the capability for island operation within urban development settings.

Location

Ångström Laboratory, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.

Eligibility/Qualification

To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• PhD Degree: A PhD in electrical engineering, energy systems, automatic control, or a foreign equivalent. The degree must be obtained by the time the employment decision is made.
• Recency: Priority is given to those who completed their degree no more than three years before the application deadline.
• Technical Skills: Experience in modeling and simulation of electric power systems, knowledge of automatic control applied to energy systems, and strong programming skills.
• Language: Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Desired Experience: Knowledge of microgrids, DC grids, solar power, battery storage, digital twins, hardware-in-the-loop, or sector coupling (electricity and heat) is considered an advantage.

Scholarship Description

This position is part of a strategic collaboration to design the energy system for Uppsala’s south-eastern districts, which will include 21,500 new dwellings by 2050. The successful candidate will work on a real-world solar-based microgrid testbed to strengthen energy security. You will be responsible for the technical modeling of the electricity grid and digital infrastructure, while a parallel postdoc at KTH will handle techno-economic evaluations. Part of your time will be spent working directly with the City of Uppsala to access planning materials and engage with stakeholders.

Duties

The postdoctoral researcher will be responsible for:

• Building models of microgrids, including topology, solar generation, and local storage.
• Modelling digital infrastructure such as sensors, IoT, and communication control architectures.
• Simulating and evaluating alternatives for sizing and smart control (peak shaving, flexibility, and black start capabilities).
• Analyzing microgrid resilience and recovery times.
• Contributing to the development of a physical test environment (physical twin).
• Publishing research in scientific journals and presenting findings to academic and societal actors.
• Assisting in applications for external research funding (EU and national).

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through Uppsala University’s recruitment system. The application should include:

1. A cover letter describing yourself and your research interests.
2. A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
3. Copies of your doctoral degree certificate and academic transcripts.
4. A copy of your doctoral thesis.
5. Contact details for at least two referees.
6. A list of relevant publications.

Last Date for Apply

November 27, 2026

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