Research assistant (m/f/d), EG 13 TV-H - in the field of energy management and operation of electrical grids

The position is initially limited until 31.12.2021 (§ 2 para. 1 WissZeitVG); the possibility of a doctorate is given.

The Department of Energy Management and Operation of Electrical Grids (e²n) conducts research on the technically and economically optimized design, control and operational management of the future decentralized energy supply system (smart grid) with a high proportion of renewable energies as an important challenge of the energy transition to ensure a secure, cost-efficient and sustainable energy supply. In this exciting, extensive subject area, the e²n department is closely linked to the Fraunhofer Institute for Energy Economics and Energy System Technology IEE in Kassel through personnel links and numerous joint projects.

We are looking for reinforcement for our research team in the following research areas:

• Modeling of voltage-inducing, grid-forming inverters.
• Dynamic time-domain simulations (EMT and RMS) for stability analyses of grids with a high penetration of decentralized renewable feeders.
• Development of new control methods for inverters and analytical stability analyses of the methods in small island grids.
• Realization and experimental analysis of the new methods in the microgrid laboratory.

Your tasks:

We are looking for reinforcement for our research team for the modeling, validation, simulation and analysis of control methods for voltage-inducing, grid-forming inverters and synchronous machines. You will carry out dynamic stability studies in the context of grid control of future generation structures. You will analyze the challenges and opportunities arising from the further expansion of inverter-coupled generation and develop solutions based on innovative control methods. In addition to theoretical investigations using dynamic simulation models, you will also transfer the latter to a microgrid laboratory environment and analyze the interactions of the new control methods for inverters with the controls of the synchronous generators on the grid with regard to future contributions to the inertia and stability of the electrical grid.

Requirements:

• Academic degree with very good grades in electrical engineering, mechatronics, power engineering, physics or similar.
• Independent and goal-oriented way of working and enjoyment of scientific work.
• Experience in modeling and simulation of energy technology issues.
• Relevant experience in dynamic modeling (EMT and RMS) of electrical grids, stability studies with dynamic time domain simulations and modeling of control methods for converter-coupled generation systems is also required.
• Mathematical and theoretical understanding of complex systems.
• Very good knowledge of programming with MATLAB and modeling of energy technology issues in MATLAB/Simulink and DIgSILENT PowerFactory is required.
• You have a structured way of working that enables you to successfully conduct research in a team and validate your findings experimentally.
• Experience with electrical/power electronic laboratory setups, especially triphase experimental power converters, is also advantageous.
• You are curious about the challenges of grid integration of renewable energies.
• We require very good written and spoken German and English skills.

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Daniel Duckwitz, phone: 0561-804-6653, e-mail: e2n[at]uni-kassel[dot]de.

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In the interests of equal opportunities, the University of Kassel strives to offer women and men the same development opportunities and to counteract existing disadvantages. The aim is to significantly increase the proportion of women in research and teaching. Qualified women are therefore expressly encouraged to apply. Severely disabled applicants with equal aptitude and qualifications are given preference. Full-time positions are generally divisible. Please only send us copies of your application documents (no folders), as these cannot be returned after the selection process has been completed; they will be destroyed in accordance with data protection regulations. Applications with informative documents should be sent to the President of the University of Kassel, 34109 Kassel or bewerbungen[at]uni-kassel[dot]de, stating the reference number in the subject line, also in electronic form.