Doctoral Fellowship in Electromechanical: Ghent University is offering a full-time doctoral fellowship aimed at researching technological components for large-scale coordination of electric vehicle (EV) charging and vehicle-to-grid systems for grid balancing and congestion management.
Doctoral Fellowship in Electromechanical, Systems and Metal Engineering at Ghent University
Designation:
Doctoral Fellow
Research Area:
- Power Quality
- Smart µGrids
- Renewable Energy
- Hosting Capacity
- Grid Flexibility
Location:
Ghent University, UGent campus, Kortrijk, Belgium
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Master’s degree in Electromechanical, Power Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics/Math oriented towards renewable energy, or equivalent.
- Strong motivation, self-critical mindset, attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Matlab, Simulink, Python, and LaTeX is advantageous.
- Interest in renewable energy and power grid distribution.
- Effective team player with a sense of autonomy and responsibility.
- Good communication and writing skills in English; willingness to learn Dutch.
Job Description:
- Analyze existing EV charging data to gain insights into charging behaviors and develop models for EV types.
- Estimate the maximum number of EVs fitting urban planning perspectives using GIS applications.
- Determine the dynamic hosting capacity of the distribution grid.
- Generate synthetic load profiles for EVs and analyze them against local load profiles.
- Create a scalable network model for maximum allowable EV hosting capacity.
- Conduct project reporting and publish research findings in high-ranked journals.
- Supervise Master’s thesis students and assist in teaching and lab sessions.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send their CV, a copy of their diploma (if available), and a motivation letter to Janj.Desmet@ugent.be. Late applications will not be accepted.
Last Date to Apply:
November 18, 2025, 23:59
