PhD Candidate – Incorporating distribution grids in multiscale stochastic energy system models

There is a temporary PhD position for 3 years available at the Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management – Section Health, Safety and Environmental Management. The position is resident at NTNU’s campus in Trondheim.

The PhD position will be part of FME SecurEL. The Centre will facilitate a secure, resilient, and sustainable electricity distribution grid that ensures both the security of electricity supply and a path to a net-zero-emissions society.

About the position

Energy system models are widely used by researchers and analysts for investigating how policies and technology developments may impact our energy futures. This PhD will contribute to the field by exploring new methods and modelling frameworks for inclusion of power grids, with a focus on distribution grids and distributed resources in multiscale energy system models.

Duties of the position

• Execute a PhD project within 3 years (including obtaining own data for research, analysis and dissemination).
• Plan and execute the empirical work and data collection targeted to address the research objectives.
• Complete the necessary doctoral coursework as per NTNU’s guidelines.
• Attend project meetings and develop a collaboration network with project partners.
• Disseminate research findings through national/international academic conferences and open access scientific journals.