The Chalmers University of Technology is pleased to offer the International Postdoctoral Positions in Local Energy Communities for high-potential applicants in Sweden.

The purpose of the bursary is to help both the domestic and international students who are going to take part in the postdoctoral program for the academic session 2022/2023.

The Chalmers University of Technology has a 13-department university with a well-known organizational culture. In critical sectors like materials, mathematical modelling, environmental research, and vehicle protection, it has eight Areas of Advance and six national centers of excellence.

Why study at the Chalmers University of Technology? At Chalmers, students learn to think independently, and to meet future challenges with the help of engineering methods. The university has created a completely informal atmosphere to facilitate an open environment and close cooperation between students and teachers.

Application Deadline: The last date to enter the particular scholarship is 15 August 2022.

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Chalmers University of Technology
• Department: NA
• Course Level: Postdoctoral
• Award: Salary
• Number of Awards: NA
• Access Mode: Online
• Nationality: Domestic and International
• The award can be taken in Sweden

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Swedish students, as well as other international candidates are both eligible to apply.
• Eligible Course or Subjects: Applicants can apply for a postdoctoral in Local Energy Communities at Chalmers.
• Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
• The applicant must have a PhD degree in electrical engineering or related field awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline (according to the current agreement with the Swedish Agency for Government Employers). The applicant is required to have
• i) Strong knowledge and demonstrated experience in developing energy management systems for resource optimization and control of multi-energy local energy communities (e.g., residential buildings) using relevant optimization tools and programming languages (e.g., Python); AND
• ii) Experience in machine learning methods and applications in local energy systems/communities and electrical distribution systems.
• The successful applicant should demonstrate strong scientific publication records in top-ranked journals in the field and well-developed problem-solving skills.
• The applicants are also expected to have an excellent knowledge of both written and spoken English.

How to Apply

• How to Apply: For taking entrance in this educational program, seekers must be enrolled in the postdoctoral degree at the Chalmers University of Technology. After taking confirmation, applicants can apply for this education award.
• Supporting Documents: The students are required to present the following documents at the university:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• Two references
• Admission Requirements: To fulfil the prerequisites for the programs you apply for, you must meet the general and specific entry requirements.
• Language Requirement: The applicants must have English proficiency equivalent to or above the Swedish upper secondary school English course 6. An internationally recognized English test is accepted.

Benefits

The selected candidates will be offered full-time temporary employment for two years.

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