Engineer renewable energy and charging infrastructure (27408)

→  Apply before 31/07/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→  Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
→  Department: EA08 - Elektromechanica, Systeem- en Metaalengineering
→  Occupancy rate: 100%
→  Number of positions: 1
→  Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
→  Term of assignment: 2 jaar
→  Wage scale: WM1 to WM4 (master degree)
→  Required diploma: Master

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 15,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With its 11 faculties and more than 80 departments offering state-of-the-art study programs grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.

EELAB/Lemcko is a research group affiliated with Ghent University Campus Kortrijk specializing in Power Quality, EMC, Smart μGrids, Renewable energy, Hosting capacity and Grid flexibility.  You can find more info on www.lemcko.ugent.be

YOUR TASKS

The overall objective of IMPROCHARES is to analyze how we can maximize the flexibility offered from fast charging sites to the DSO and/or DSO facilitating the balancing of the grid at the one hand and increase local hosting capacity at the other hand. A detailed assessment on how the grid can be used as efficiently as possible under different conditions, which storage technology or combination of different storage technologies (hybrid storage) as a function of the local situation, the local needs and expectations of the end user. Thereto, algorithms has to be developed to profile the flexibility so that it can be guaranteed and offered to the grid.  In the end, the aim is to leverage every asset in the chain, from on-site assets to the grid, to their maximum capacity at all times. Main objectives:

• Support and accelerate the electrification of the transport sector,
• Avoid expensive investments in the grid by the relevant network operators,
• Leverage assets embedded in the distribution grid to balance the electricity system and provide the necessary system services.

Research Outcomes/Tasks:

• Analysis on how fast chargers co-located with renewable generation and storage impact the grid.
• Assess the limits of fast charging while remaining within the operational limitations of the grid including the feasibility of grid balancing purposes.
• Develop advanced forecasting and analysis algorithms that dynamically are able to define the flexibility that can be offered in system services to the network operator.
• Develop grid models to system operators as input for further grid capacity allocation evolutions.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

You have one of the following Master degrees:

• Master of Science in Electromechanical, Power Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Applied Physics/Math with affiliation to renewable energy
• Master in Engineering technology in the domains of Electrical engineering, Electromechanical engineering, Control technics
• Equivalent Master in Electrotechnics or Electromechanics.

You are highly motivated, self-critical, you work with rigor and attention for detail, and how to work accurately

A good knowledge of Matlab, Simulink, Python and Latex is an asset

You have a strong interest in renewable energy, grid flexibility, power grid distribution and power quality with both scientific and practical skills

You combine being an active team player with a strong sense of autonomy and responsibility

You can express yourself fluently in English and/or Dutch

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period from 2 years. Extension subject to approval of your work.
• Your contract will start on 2/09/2024 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale WM1.  Click here for more information about your salary scale. € 3.989 gross/month as a school leaver.
• All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff benefits (in Dutch).
• Your workplace is Ghent University Campus Kortrijk. You can telework up to 60% in consultation with your head of department

INTERESTED?

Apply online through the e-recruitment system before the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not submitted through the online system.

Your application must include the following documents:

• In the field ‘CV’: your CV and an overview of your study results (merged into one pdf file)
• In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format
• In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.

Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.

As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Jan Desmet janj.desmet@UGent.be, +32(0)56 322032). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.

Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the FAQ or contact us via selecties@ugent.be or +32 9 264 34 36