Summary:
Join TU Delft for a fully funded PhD opportunity focusing on integrating battery energy storage into traction grids, addressing challenges like voltage control and peak shaving with renewable energy sources. Collaborate with a leading public transport operator in Amsterdam to pioneer innovative solutions for future energy systems.
PhD Position in Battery Energy Storage for Multi-Functional Traction Grids, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands
Designation:
PhD Candidate
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | DC Systems, Energy Conversion and Storage (DCE&S) |
| Location | Delft, Netherlands |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline |
Job Description:
The research will encompass:
- Addressing power electronics and EMS challenges for traction grids.
- Evaluating energy storage for voltage control and peak shaving.
- Developing robust state estimators for effective energy dispatch.
- Designing wide-input and wide-output multi-port converters to integrate batteries, EV chargers, RES, and traction grids.
Eligibility/Qualification:
- A Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field from a well-recognized university.
- Experience with modeling batteries, solar PV systems, power flows in DC grids, and EV charging demand.
- Strong background in power electronics and experimental setup development.
- Exceptional English language skills; knowledge of Dutch is beneficial.
- Excellent mathematical and analytical skills.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply by submitting the following documents via the application system by 31 May 2026:
- A motivation letter addressed to Dr. Ibrahim Diab explaining personal motivation for pursuing this PhD.
- CV.
- A list of grades from qualifying degrees (BSc, MSc).
Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Last Date to Apply:
31 May 2026
