IREC - Catalonia Institute for Energy Research
Barcelona, Spain
Researcher position offered to work on technical research projects in the fields of microgrids and smart grids. The tasks to be carried out will be mainly focused to smart grids components and power system design, renewables, energy storage, electric mobility and grid integration studies and applications, including modeling, design and operation of microgrids.
This professional must be highly skilled in research projects including experimental and laboratory activities. Capacity to work in a team, flexible, innovative, with initiative and problem solving skills. High level of analytical and synthesis skills.
The professional is expected to lead research projects (competitive and industrial) in the microgrids and smart grids fields of activity and publish high-level articles.
Qualifications and experience required:
Essential:
- MSc or PhD in electrical engineering or similar. Experience in modeling, control and design of microgrids and smart grids components and systems, their applications with renewable energy, energy storage systems, electric mobility, power transmission systems and grid integration. Experience in modeling and simulation software (DigSilent, Matlab-Simulink or equivalent), control and industrial/laboratory SCADA systems.
Preferred:
- Experience in the energy sector: wind energy, renewable energy sources and, in particular, in control and design of electrical systems within these fields of activity. Experience in international research collaborative projects and the execution of third party projects is desired. The candidate should have at least 5 years experience in industry and/or research centers or PhD with 6 months experience in research center or university different to the university where he has obtained his PhD. JCR Journal publications.
Language required:
- Fluent in Spanish and English.
Personal Skills:
- Team Worker
- Initiative in Research and Innovation
- Flexibility
- Results-oriented
- Analytical and synthesis capabilities