- JOB
- Netherlands
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- University of Twente (UT)
- Research Field
- Engineering » Computer engineeringEngineering » Electrical engineering
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Country
- Netherlands
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Not Applicable
- Hours Per Week
- 40.0
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by a EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
The BATT-AI project aims to develop advanced methodologies based on artificial intelligence (AI) for optimising the integration of large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) into smart grids to enhance grid stability and facilitate optimal use of connection capacity.
The goal of this PhD position is to contribute to the design of models and mechanisms that enable risk-aware optimisation of grid capacity and facilitate market participation for large-scale ESS, providing solutions for dynamic capacity allocation.
Your key responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
- Develop AI-based optimisation models for capacity connection;
- Design a capacity connection market mechanism;
- Develop AI models for network operations.
This project is a joint effort between the University of Twente and TU Delft. You will be co-supervised by Associate Prof. Pedro P. Vergara from TU Delft and collaborate with PhD and postdoctoral researchers whose work focuses on optimal electricity market participation and grid stability /synthetic inertia from BESS, respectively.
You are expected to take a leadership role in research integration and coordination within the project and contribute to joint publications, system modelling, and stakeholder engagement. The project is strongly supported by industry, with collaboration from: Alfen – BESS developer, Stedin – grid operator, Eneco – energy supplier, ENTRNCE – electricity market expertise provider, Kyos – developer of market optimization tools.
This position offers a unique opportunity to conduct high-impact research at the interface of power systems, converter control, battery degradation, and market economics, with direct pathways to real-world application and policy influence.
Where to apply
Requirements
Specific Requirements
- You are an enthusiastic and highly motivated researcher.
- You have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- You have, or will shortly, acquire a master's degree in the field of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science or a related field.
- Experience in modelling, simulation and analysis of power systems and BESS (dynamic and steady-state) is desired.
- Experience in mathematical modelling, optimisation, and AI/ML techniques is a plus.
- You have a creative mindset and excellent problem-solving, analytical and communication skills.
- You have a good team spirit and like to work in an interdisciplinary and internationally oriented environment.
- You are proficient in English.
Additional Information
Benefits
- A full-time position for four years, with a qualifier in the first year, and the flexibility to work (partially) from home.
- Your salary and associated conditions are in accordance with the collective labour agreement for Dutch universities (CAO-NU).
- You will receive a gross monthly salary ranging from € 2.901,- (first year) to € 3.707,- (fourth year).
- There are excellent benefits, including a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary, an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%, and a solid pension scheme.
- A minimum of 232 leave hours in case of full-time employment based on a formal workweek of 38 hours. A full-time employment in practice means 40 hours a week, therefore resulting in 96 extra leave hours on an annual basis.
- Free access to sports facilities on campus.
- A family-friendly institution that offers parental leave (both paid and unpaid).
- You will have a training programme as part of the Twente Graduate School, where you and your supervisors will determine a plan for a suitable education and supervision.
Additional comments
Are you interested in this position? Please send your application via the 'Apply now' button below before July 26, 2025, and include:
- A Curriculum Vitae, including a list of all courses attended and grades obtained, and, if applicable, a list of publications and references.
- A cover letter (maximum 2 pages A4), emphasising your specific interest, qualifications, and motivations to apply for this position.
- An IELTS-test, Internet TOEFL test (TOEFL-iBT), or a Cambridge CAE-C (CPE). Applicants with a non-Dutch qualification and who have not had secondary and tertiary education in English can only be admitted with an IELTS test showing a total band score of at least 6.5, internet. TOEFL test (TOEFL-iBT) showing a score of at least 90, or a Cambridge CAE-C (CPE).
For more information regarding this position, you are welcome to contact Nataly Banol Arias via the following email address: m.n.banolarias@utwente.nl.
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Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Universiteit Twente
- Country
- Netherlands
- City
- Enschede
- Postal Code
- 7522NB
- Street
- Drienerlolaan 5
- Geofield
Contact
- City
- Enschede
- Website
- Street
- Drienerlolaan 5
- Postal Code
- 7522 NB