Postdoc in Electrical design modelling of offshore wind power clusters using cost metrics
Postdoc in Electrical design modelling of offshore wind power clusters using cost metrics
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet
Lyngby-Taarbæk, 1 stilling
The Department of Wind Energy in the Technical University of Denmark (DTU Wind Energy) is seeking a Postdoc for the Integration and Planning Section (INP). You will be part of the international team carrying out research in wind power integration and control, where the working language is English.
Our research is function oriented in the sense that we direct the research towards issues that are relevant for industrial development and applications, and we work in projects with system integration, control concepts for wind turbines, wind power plants, electrical components, grid connection and large-scale wind energy penetration.
Responsibilities and tasks
Offshore wind power is now developing rapidly in North Europe. So far, the offshore wind power development has mainly taken place in the North Sea region, but offshore wind energy has a potential of 130 GW in the Baltic Sea Region according to the Baltic Sea Region Energy Cooperation (BASREC).
In order to accommodate the full potential of Europe’s offshore wind power resources, network infrastructures are required, linking offshore wind power hubs and on-shore grids in different countries. The HVDC technology is applied for offshore interconnectors between countries and recently also for grid connection of clusters of offshore wind power plants which are located far from the land.
The Postdoc will work with electrical design modelling of clusters of offshore wind power plants with focus on HVDC connected clusters. Part of the work will be to develop cost models of the main components of offshore wind power clusters and the HVDC offshore transmission. The work will be part of the EU Interreg project Baltic InteGrid with partners from Germany, Poland, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania representing commercial stakeholders as well as research.
Based on results from existing studies on the main structure of future offshore grid connecting countries and wind power hubs in the Baltic region, the Postdoc will focus on the design modelling of the clusters of wind power plants in the wind power hubs using cost metrics. Thus the focus will be on the technical costs and design rather than studies of electricity markets.
Qualifications
Candidates should have a PhD degree or equivalent.
Further qualifications:
- Knowledge about main electrical components in power systems
- Understanding basic grid design and protection
- Experience with electrical design of wind turbines and wind power plant
- Experience with technology cost modelling
- Experience with offshore wind power
- Experience with basic probabilistic modelling
- Experience with optimization techniques
- Experience with writing of papers for conferences and journals
We offer
We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international environment focusing on education, research, public-sector consultancy and innovation, which contribute to enhancing the economy and improving social welfare. We strive for academic excellence, collegial respect and freedom tempered by responsibility. The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is a leading technical university in northern Europe and benchmarks with the best universities in the world.
Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union.
Workplace and period of employment:
The period of employment is 2 years.
The place of work will be DTU Wind Energy, Risø Campus at Roskilde.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Head of Section Jens Carsten Hansen, +45 4677 5074, Professor Poul Sørensen, +45 2136 2766 or Senior Researcher Nicolaos Cutululis, +45 2132 4965.
You can read more about DTU Wind Energy on http://www.vindenergi.dk
Application procedure:
Please submit your online application no later than Wednesday June 15, 2016.
Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online," fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:
- Application (cover letter)
- CV
- Diploma (an official translation into English)
- List of publications
Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
DTU Wind Energy has more than 240 staff members, including 150 academic staff members and approximately 40 PhD students. DTU Wind Energy has a considerable degree of innovation and cooperation with companies and sector associations within the wind industry in Denmark and abroad. The research is conducted within the three main topics wind energy systems, wind turbine technology, and basics for wind energy. DTU Wind Energy is one of the largest and most prominent research institutions within wind energy.
DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and public service. Our staff of 5,800 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society; and our 10,300 students are being educated to address the technological challenges of the future. DTU is an independent academic university collaborating globally with business, industry, government, and public agencies.
