Research Assistant or Research Associate in Stability of IBR-dominated Grids
Job Description
Faculty / Department
Faculty of Engineering
Salary
£43,003 – £56,345 per annum
Location / Campus
South Kensington Campus – On site only
Contract Type / Work Pattern
Full time – Fixed term
Closing date
20-Oct-2024
About the role
Applications are invited for up to five Research Associates (RA) within the Control and Power Research Group for a new research initiative in the analysis, models, tools, and technologies for stability assurance of power systems with a high penetration of inverter-based resources (IBRs). The RAs will collaboratively carry out fundamental and applied research in stability assurance for IBRs and engage with industrial stakeholders to identify and solve practical problems met in the UK and global power systems. The Research Associates will be expected to deliver data, models, algorithms, and reports to our industrial sponsors including National Grid ESO, and disseminate the research outcomes in international conferences and journal publications. The research activity includes, but is not limited to, the following topics: (1) data-driven and digital-twin based methods for stability analysis and oscillation tracing; (2) system representation and model reduction for accelerated simulation and compliance studies; (3) creation of GB-like real-world test cases for high-fidelity validation and demonstration in laboratory emulation or via simulation.
What you would be doing
You will carry out research in data- and model-driven stability analysis for IBR-rich power systems, with a focus on addressing real-world issues in collaborations with National Grid ESO and other industrial stake holders. You will work as a team, together with other members, to tackle the big challenges in power system stability. Your work will combine theoretical development of stability analysis for uncertain systems; use of data-driven modelling; verification through time-domain simulation and further verification through hardware-in-the-loop real-time simulation.
What we are looking for
You must have a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Physics or Mathematics (or equivalent) for appointment at Research Associate level and have previous experience in research and innovation in IBRs and power systems. You should have deep knowledge on IBR control, modelling, and physical properties, as well as power system stability analysis and operation. Good understanding of control theory, including system identification and frequency domain analysis are expected. Good experimental or simulation skills are expected. Industrial experience is desired but not mandatory.
What we can offer you
The opportunity to develop your career at a world-leading institution
The opportunity to engage with industrial partners to deliver impacts on real world
The opportunity to reshape the paradigm of power system analysis and operation
The opportunity to receive training and mentoring from world-leading experts
Further information
Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as Research Assistant within the Research Job Family.
The posts are available from 01 December 2024 for up to 24 months in the first instance, with the possibility of extension. The posts are based in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Imperial College London (South Kensington Campus) working with Prof Tim Green, Dr Balarko Chaudhuri and Dr Yunjie Gu. If you require any further details on the role, please contact Dr Yunjie Gu [email protected].
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Further information about the post is available in the job description.
Closing date: midnight on Sunday, 20 October 2024
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