Doctoral Student in Green H2-Electrolyser: The Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) in collaboration with KTH Royal Institute of Technology is offering a unique doctoral scholarship under the Unite!Energy project funded by the DN-Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA). This program aims to develop models and control systems for H2-electrolyser-based industrial systems, enhancing their integration into future power systems. The successful candidate will be awarded a double PhD degree from UPC and KTH.
Doctoral Student in Green H2-Electrolyser Based Industrial Systems for Supporting Future Power Systems
Summary Table
| Designation | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation/Company | Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) |
| Department | Electrical Engineering |
| Research Field | Engineering » Electrical engineering |
| Researcher Profile | First Stage Researcher (R1) |
| Location | Barcelona, Spain and Stockholm, Sweden |
| Application Deadline | 6 Jun 2024 – 18:00 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Type of Contract | Temporary |
| Job Status | Full-time |
| Hours Per Week | 37.5 |
| Starting Date | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Funded by EU | Yes, through HE / MSCA (Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number 101119805) |
| Supervisors | Prof. Oriol Gomis-Bellmunt (UPC) and Prof. Lina Bertling Tjernberg (KTH) |
| Salary | 34,375.68€ annually, plus 6,124€ family allowance if applicable |
Designation
Doctoral Student in Green H2-Electrolyser Based Industrial Systems for Supporting Future Power Systems
Research Area
Engineering » Electrical Engineering
Location
- Primary: Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
- Secondary: KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden
- Industry Secondment: eRoots, Barcelona, Spain and Italy
Eligibility/Qualification
- Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent in Engineering with a focus on applied mathematics.
- Skills/Qualifications: Good English communication skills.
- Specific Requirements:
- Mobility rule: Candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity in Spain for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the recruitment date.
- No previous PhD awarded.
- Willingness to travel and spend extended periods at partner institutions.
Job Description
The selected doctoral student will:
- Develop static and dynamic models of H2-electrolyser-based systems.
- Create system controllers to support network services.
- Validate power system models including the developed control methods.
- Collaborate closely with an industrial partner for real implementation.
- Gain a double PhD degree from UPC and KTH after a four-year program.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit the following in a single PDF file:
- Completed application form (available on the UPC website).
- Detailed CV (maximum 5 pages).
- Motivation letter (maximum 1 page).
- Certified transcripts of Bachelor and Master’s degrees.
- English language certificate (if available).
- Additional relevant documents.
Name the file as surname_name_Unite_Energy.pdf and email it to unite.energy@upc.edu with the subject “Unite!Energy DC application”.
Last Date to Apply
June 6, 2024, by 18:00 (Europe/Madrid).
For further details, please contact: unite.energy@upc.edu.
