Analysis of storage systems and their integration in the future operation of the electricity system.

The energy transition requires the massive integration of renewables and different storage technologies as well as manageable resources such as electric vehicles, heat pumps, or technologies that allow greater flexibility of demand, can provide services to the electricity system. The researcher-in-training will work on analyzing the operation of the power system with these resources and evaluate different regulatory solutions for their efficient integration. Part of the work will be developed for European and national projects in close collaboration with Spanish and European electricity companies. The work will be developed on European and national projects in close collaboration with Spanish and European electricity companies.

It offers:
Annual full-time contract for the development of projects. Besides, the Research Assistant could take training activities. This modality allows the Research Assistant to establish a very close professional relationship with the companies with which he/she collaborates, thus nourishing his/her research with the experience accumulated during the projects. Although this modality does not necessarily require enrolling in any program, the Research Assistant can apply for a PhD after the first two years. The Research Assistant is hired each year for a maximum period of 6. If he or she is not enrolled in a PhD program the contract cannot exceed two years. The gross salary of the first year is € 24.410 for 2021. In addition, the IIT covers 90% of the cost of training activities and the Research Assistant will have access to all the services offered by the University (Sports, Cultural Activities, Library, etc.).

Requirements:
Master’s in Engineering (electrical, electronic or industrial). Having deep knowledge of the electrical sector, optimization and programming (GAMS, Python, Matlab or similar languages). English and Spanish level C1.

Documents:
Curriculum vitae, academic record, cover letter and two recommendation letters.