PhD scholarship in Behavioural Modelling for Enabling user Flexibility in Power Systems – DTU Wind
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet
Job Category: PhdJob Description:Do you want to contribute to creating a power system based on 100% Renewable Energy Sources (RES)? Do you want to work in a collaborative environment where your contributions can shape and drive the green energy transition? Then we have an exciting opportunity for you.You will contribute to the development of user-centric demand-side flexibility models under the DTU Alliance project Behavioural modelling for enabling user Flexibility in power systems (BeFlex).As a PhD candidate, you will join the Distributed Energy Systems (DES) section within the Power and Energy Systems (PES) division. DES is renowned for its multidisciplinary research approach on flexibility integration in power systems. It combines systems, control and power engineering, with a strong experimental focus and a solutions-driven approach.As part of “DTU Alliance”, you will collaborate with Assistant Prof. Nikolaos Paterakis at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), at which university you will have the opportunity to undertake an extensive research stay. You will also collaborate closely with Danish industrial partners.As a PhD researcher at DTU Wind and Energy Systems department you will have the opportunity to interact and collaborate with many other PhDs and contribute to the success of a world-leading energy systems department that puts knowledge to work through cutting-edge research, innovation, and development of technology. The working language is English.Responsibilities and qualifications
With demand flexibility being more crucial than ever, as Denmark approaches 100% coverage by RES, electricity markets are undergoing significant changes and customers are becoming more price conscious, taking a more active role in managing and optimizing their energy usage. Furthermore, the fast electrification of the Danish transport sector presents a unique opportunity in utilizing the large electric vehicle (EV) flexibility, which remains largely untapped.Currently, demand response flexibility modelling is largely ignoring how users behave and their actual reaction to external factors (e.g., electricity prices) influencing user flexibility, with most research focusing mainly on how assets can be optimized. This lack of a user-centric modelling approach is particularly prominent when shifting from the aggregator to the system operator perspective (DSOs and TSOs), undermining the relevance and usefulness of said models.This PhD project will contribute to understanding and modelling user behaviour and the impact on user flexibility, focusing primarily on EV flexibility. It will further develop interpretable flexibility models and user-aware demand-side flexibility forecasting methods.The ideal candidate will have experience or an interest in the following areas:
You must have a two-year master’s degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master’s degree.Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see .Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Assistant Professors Haris Ziras, Tilman Weckesser, and Nikolaos Paterakis, and Senior Researcher Henrik W. Bindner.We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.The period of employment is 3 years. The project’s start date is January 2026 (or according to mutual agreement).You can read more about .Further information
Further information may be obtained from Assistant Professors Haris Ziras ), Tilman Weckesser ), and Senior Researcher Henrik W. Bindner ).You can read more about the Department of Wind and Energy Systems at .If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at . Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “ ” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 3 August 2025 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now”, fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:
Please explain why you are well-suited for this PhD position, highlighting your scientific background, programming skills, motivation, and commitment. Specific examples will help clarify how your qualifications align with the role. * Curriculum vitae
You may apply prior to obtaining your master’s degree but cannot begin before having received it.Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.The Department of Wind and Energy Systems is one of the world’s largest centers of wind energy and energy systems research and knowledge, with a staff of more than 400 people from 37 countries working in research, innovation, research-based consulting and education. DTU Wind and Energy Systems has approximately 90 PhD students. The department’s cross-disciplinary research is organized through strategic research programs that collaborate with Danish and international universities, research institutions and organizations, as well as the wind industry.Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.
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