Ph.D. Positions: 21003_Evaluation of alternative designs of short-term electricity markets

Evaluation of alternative designs of short-term electricity markets

Short-term electricity markets (intraday, congestion management, balancing) will be increasingly relevant due to the integration of growing intermittent renewable energy source based generation (solar and wind). Also, new resources connected to the electricity distribution networks, such as electric vehicles, heat pumps or technologies that increase the level of flexibility of demand could participate in these markets, thus providing services to the electricity system. The research assistant will work on the regulatory proposal and assessment of improvements to the design of short-term markets to achieve a higher level of coordination among them and maximize the value that distributed energy resources provide to the electricity system. Part of the work will be developed on European and national projects in close collaboration with Spanish and European electricity companies.

It offers

Annual full-time contract for the development of projects. Besides, the Research Assistant could take training activities. This modality allows the Research Assistant to establish a very close professional relationship with the companies with which he/she collaborates, thus nourishing his/her research with the experience accumulated during the projects. Although this modality does not necessarily require enrolling in any program, the Research Assistant can apply for a PhD after the first two years. The Research Assistant is hired each year for a maximum period of 6. If he or she is not enrolled in a PhD program the contract cannot exceed two years. The gross salary of the first year is € 24.410 for 2021. In addition, the IIT covers 90% of the cost of training activities and the Research Assistant will have access to all the services offered by the University (Sports, Cultural Activities, Library, etc.).

Requirements

Master’s in Engineering (electrical, electronic or industrial). Having a deep knowledge on the electrical sector, optimization (GAMS language) and programming (Matlab or similar) will be highly valued. English and Spanish level C1.

Documents

Curriculum vitae, academic record, cover letter and two recommendation letters.