Real-time simulation and hardware implementation engineer for HVDC and digital substation applications

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Real-time simulation and hardware implementation engineer for HVDC and digital substation applications

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Offer DescriptionKU Leuven seeks a postdoctoral researcher to work within high impact research and development projects relating to the control and protection of HVDC grids and digital substations. The role is suited to applicants with a background in embedded hardware applications, more specifically the programming of CPU, DSP and FPGA applications and/or with a background in real-time power system simulation. Applicants should have a keen interest in contributing to power systems research with high relevance to the energy transition. According to your experience and interests you would be designing and analysing real-time simulation studies with control-hardware-in-the-loop, acting as an expert in using both the real-time simulation platforms of RTDS and OPAL-RT, and/or specifying, analysing and testing control and protection hardware solutions in the laboratory. This position offers the chance to lead tasks within a dynamic team of researchers, with the opportunity to contribute to ongoing research projects as well as the direction of future research (e.g. proposal writing). Your skills will be used in a range of exciting projects, such as working towards HVDC protection relays, HVDC converter controls, automation in digital substations, and more generally in the functional testing of power system controls in a simulated power system.The position is initially offered as a 1 year contract, after which there are several options for continuation based on performance, including the possibility for long-term opportunities.Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Engineering Education Level PhD or equivalentLanguages ENGLISH Level ExcellentAdditional InformationBenefits

• Employment based at KU Leuven/EnergyVille with range of benefits (e.g. hospitalisation insurance,…). 1 year initial contract with expectation for continuation following good performance (possibility of long term).
• Opportunity to work in state-of-the-art research laboratories with an enthusiastic team and contribute to the application of high impact research as well as industrial projects.
• The role should start in 2024.

Eligibility criteria

• Electrical engineer with expertise in programming embedded hardware applications (CPU, DSP, FPGA), with a keen interest in power systems and the energy transition.
• Available to work in person in Belgium, main work location Genk.
• PhD in relevant topic (Electrical Engineering or similar).
• Excellent academic record, proven ability to write high quality publications.
• Ability to lead research projects and tasks, and contribute towards the research roadmap and future proposal writing.
• Expert-level knowledge and experience in real-time simulation for power systems and HVDC grids, and/or expert-level knowledge and experience in industrially focused embedded hardware (CPU, DSP, and/or FPGA).
• Knowledge of power systems.
• Fluent in English.
• Experience with power systems, HVDC, and/or digital substations.
• Experience with communications protocols (e.g. within a control system or for substation applications).
• Experience in EMT simulation tools (e.g. PSCAD) for transient power system studies.

Selection processFor more information please contact Mr. Geraint Chaffey, tel.: +32 16 37 36 81, mail:
You can apply for this job no later than 13/09/2024 via theWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute KU Leuven Country Belgium State/Province Limburg City Genk Postal Code 3600 Street Genk GeofieldContact State/ProvinceGenk CityLimburg StreetGenk Postal Code3600 E-Mail[email protected]STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Location

Genk, Limbourg

Job date

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 00:32:23 GMT

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