Organisation/Company: Grenoble INP - UGA
Department: G2Elab
Research Field: Engineering » Electrical engineering
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions: PhD Positions
Country: France
Application Deadline: 15 Dec 2024 - 17:00 (UTC)
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Offer Starting Date: 1 Sep 2025
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - MSCA
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description The IDEAL4GREEN project
The objective of the MSCA Doctoral Networks IDEAL4GREEN is to pioneer decentralized energy solutions to meet global decarbonization targets through innovative microgrid technologies. This project addresses the urgent challenges of climate change and the global shift towards sustainable energy systems. It focuses on developing and integrating microgrids, which are crucial in managing the variability of renewable resources and achieving decarbonization targets. The project aligns with the European Commission's commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050 by empowering energy communities and optimizing local supply and demand. IDEAL4GREEN consists of 8 public universities and 11 partner organizations, recruiting 15 doctoral candidates to undertake research on microgrids' planning, design, operation, control, and impact assessment.
The Doctoral Candidates will engage in a mix of academic and industrial experiences, including secondments and networking meetings, ensuring their exposure to both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. They will actively participate in comprehensive training programs aimed at enhancing both technical and transferable skills, including workshops, seminars, and conferences covering areas such as advanced control systems, resilience strategies, and economic planning for microgrids. Each Doctoral Candidate will collaborate closely with industry partners through 18-month secondments, applying their research in real-world industrial settings and gaining hands-on experience. They will also contribute to project reporting, providing regular updates on their research progress and ensuring project milestones are met.
Where to apply E-mail: ******
Requirements Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Expected skills:
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Automation
Operation of electrical grids
Good knowledge of automation/stability and power electronics
Proficiency in simulation and programming languages (Matlab, Simulink, Python)
Experimental skills in power electronics
Analysis and synthesis
Professional knowledge of English (B2) and fluency in French (C1) is highly recommended
Specific Requirements:
This thesis, in collaboration between G2Elab and Nanoé, will start in September 2025 and will be mainly based in Grenoble. A 6-month stay at Nanoé's office in Ambanja, Madagascar, will be necessary. The thesis lasts 36 months, through a doctoral contract and is part of the European IDEAL4GREEN project.
Additional Information Salary: Living Allowance € 3258 per month including Mobility allowance. Family allowance of € 660/month may apply depending on family situation.
Languages: English (Excellent), French (Good)
Objectives and Methodology The thesis aims at developing a technical solution for the interconnection of microgrids and their connection to an AC grid. The structure and control law will be defined to ensure desired functions and stability. Key stages include:
Literature review
Stability analysis
Power electronics converter design
Experimental validation
Definition of a roadmap for field deployment
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