- Summary Points of the Scholarship:
PhD Scholarships Positions in Photovoltaics at the Technical University of Catalonia - BarcelonaTech (UPC) in Barcelona, Spain Position Title: Research fellow Position Code: PhD 1-2-3 Department: Elect. Engineering Position Grade: PhD student Revision Date: March 15th, 2011 Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): DOCUMENT CG 15/6 2006 Position Overview The Center for Renewable Electrical Energy Systems (SEER) at the Technical University of Catalonia - BarcelonaTech (UPC) conducts leading edge research at internationally level in thefield of distributed electric power systems to make large scale integration of renewable energies a reality into the smart electrical energy networks of the future. If you are looking for a challenging higher-end electrical engineering research opportunity in a highly dynamic, continuous learning and team focused environment you should contact us since we have 3 vacant PhD positions waiting for candidates. These PhD positions are in the area of cutting-edge photovoltaic power plants. The research activities conducted in the framework of these research projects will have a strong industrial focus, with a team of PhD fellows expected to work in close collaboration with two worldwide leader industrial partners. The research work to be conducted by the PhD fellows’ team deals with analyzing, designing and demonstrating new hardware systems and control strategies for embedding energy storage in photovoltaic power plants in order to provide new functionalities to the utilities. The expected starting date for the PhD project is 01 May 2011. Essential Tasks · Analysis and design of power converters · Analysis and design of energy storage systems · Simulation of control algorithms for power converters · Programing of control algorithms in DSPs · Active participation in constructing and testing of power converter prototypes · Active participation in testing energy storage technologies · Simulation of PV power plants · Simulation of distributed power systems · Analysis and design of control strategies for PV power plants embedding energy storage · Active participation in evaluating the proposed solutions in an experimental PV power plant Valuable Skills · Demonstrate some hands-on experience in designing hardware for power converters · Used to use electrical simulation tools as PSCAD, MatLab, PSIM, PLECS, Simplorer, DigSILENT, EMTP · Familiar with DSP (TMS320F28335) and FPGA designs · Knowledge of programming in C, C++, Visual Studio .NET · Understanding of the power converters and control · Understanding of the power system dynamics and operation · Be able to think conceptually and express ideas clearly and convincingly · Have some experience in researching, especially in small teams · Good skills and motivation for working In group Requirements · MSc degree (or equivalent degree) in electrical engineering (or a related subject), or an official document certifying that undergraduate students with an outstanding academic record will have the MSc degree in the spring semester 2011 · MSc thesis work related to either design and control of power converters or distributed power systems based on renewable energies · Proof of English language proficiency. Accepted language tests are TOEFL, IELTS, CAE or CPE (or equivalent tests). Appointment and Salary · The appointment is for 3 years (extendable for one year more) · The research in this project must be concluded with the attainment of a PhD degree. · As a research scholar, the PhD fellow will receive a competitive stipend/salary as well as excellent secondary benefits · The PhD school tuition fees are covered by SEER-UPC · A stipend is offered at Euro 13,750 per annum in the first and second year. · A contract with a salary at Euro 15.600,90 per annum (gross) is offered in the third and fourth year. · A supplement of Euro 6,000 is provided for international internship connected to the research project · Additional bonus incomes for lab works can be proposed as well to the student. · Hosting assistance (registration, accommodation, schools,…) is provided Application Deadline: 15th of April 2011 Application Procedure Applicants should submit: · Application letter · CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work - scientific publications) · Copies of educational certificates and transcript of records · Proof of English language knowledge · 2 letters of recommendation · Names and contact details of 2-3 referees (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number) by email to: Pedro Rodriguez Center for Renewable Electrical Energy Systems (SEER) Technical University of Catalonia – BarcelonaTech info[ at ]seer.upc.edu Tel. +34 93 738 85 46 GAIA building Rabla Sant Nebridi, s/n 08222 Terrassa-BARCELONA, SPAIN NOTE: This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Research fellows may perform other related duties as agreed to meet the ongoing needs of the research projects. Phone and/or personal interviews be used as part of the appointment process.
Full details of the Scholarship:
PhD Scholarships Positions in Photovoltaics at the Technical University of Catalonia - BarcelonaTech (UPC) in Barcelona, Spain
Position Title: Research fellow Position Code:
PhD 1-2-3
Department: Elect. Engineering Position Grade: PhD student
Revision Date: March 15th, 2011 Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):
DOCUMENT CG 15/6 2006
Position Overview
The Center for Renewable Electrical Energy Systems (SEER) at the Technical University of Catalonia - BarcelonaTech (UPC) conducts leading edge research at internationally level in thefield of distributed electric power systems to make large scale integration of renewable energies a reality into the smart electrical energy networks of the future.
If you are looking for a challenging higher-end electrical engineering research opportunity in a highly dynamic, continuous learning and team focused environment you should contact us since we have 3 vacant PhD positions waiting for candidates. These PhD positions are in the area of cutting-edge photovoltaic power plants. The research activities conducted in the framework of these research projects will have a strong industrial focus, with a team of PhD fellows expected to work in close collaboration with two worldwide leader industrial partners.
The research work to be conducted by the PhD fellows’ team deals with analyzing, designing and demonstrating new hardware systems and control strategies for embedding energy storage in photovoltaic power plants in order to provide new functionalities to the utilities. The expected starting date for the PhD project is 01 May 2011.
Essential Tasks
· Analysis and design of power converters
· Analysis and design of energy storage systems
· Simulation of control algorithms for power converters
· Programing of control algorithms in DSPs
· Active participation in constructing and testing of power converter prototypes
· Active participation in testing energy storage technologies
· Simulation of PV power plants
· Simulation of distributed power systems
· Analysis and design of control strategies for PV power plants embedding energy storage
· Active participation in evaluating the proposed solutions in an experimental PV power plant
Valuable Skills
· Demonstrate some hands-on experience in designing hardware for power converters
· Used to use electrical simulation tools as PSCAD, MatLab, PSIM, PLECS, Simplorer, DigSILENT, EMTP
· Familiar with DSP (TMS320F28335) and FPGA designs
· Knowledge of programming in C, C++, Visual Studio .NET
· Understanding of the power converters and control
· Understanding of the power system dynamics and operation
· Be able to think conceptually and express ideas clearly and convincingly
· Have some experience in researching, especially in small teams
· Good skills and motivation for working In group
Requirements
· MSc degree (or equivalent degree) in electrical engineering (or a related subject), or an official document certifying that undergraduate students with an outstanding academic record will have the MSc degree in the spring semester 2011
· MSc thesis work related to either design and control of power converters or distributed power systems based on renewable energies
· Proof of English language proficiency. Accepted language tests are TOEFL, IELTS, CAE or CPE (or equivalent tests).
Appointment and Salary
· The appointment is for 3 years (extendable for one year more)
· The research in this project must be concluded with the attainment of a PhD degree.
· As a research scholar, the PhD fellow will receive a competitive stipend/salary as well as excellent secondary benefits
· The PhD school tuition fees are covered by SEER-UPC
· A stipend is offered at Euro 13,750 per annum in the first and second year.
· A contract with a salary at Euro 15.600,90 per annum (gross) is offered in the third and fourth year.
· A supplement of Euro 6,000 is provided for international internship connected to the research project
· Additional bonus incomes for lab works can be proposed as well to the student.
· Hosting assistance (registration, accommodation, schools,…) is provided
Application Deadline: 15th of April 2011
Application Procedure
Applicants should submit:
· Application letter
· CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work - scientific publications)
· Copies of educational certificates and transcript of records
· Proof of English language knowledge
· 2 letters of recommendation
· Names and contact details of 2-3 referees (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number) by email to:
Pedro Rodriguez
Center for Renewable Electrical Energy Systems (SEER)
Technical University of Catalonia – BarcelonaTech
info[ at ]seer.upc.edu
Tel. +34 93 738 85 46
GAIA building
Rabla Sant Nebridi, s/n
08222 Terrassa-BARCELONA, SPAIN
NOTE:
This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Research fellows may perform other related duties as agreed to meet the ongoing needs of the research projects. Phone and/or personal interviews be used as part of the appointment process.
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