Postdoctoral researcher, HC3 project

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Postdoctoral researcher, HC3 project

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Offer DescriptionThis postdoctoral researcher position will look into the benefits and challenges of using digital substation technologies in HVDC protection applications. You will work within a group of HVDC protection engineers (8 researchers) as part of a wider research team working on HVDC grids (
30 researchers). The ideal candidate would have experience and interest in communication protocols for power system applications (e.g. IEC68150) with an interest in HVDC grids and meeting the unique challenges of fast protection applications. In this scope, you would be expected to address some or all of the following topics:

• Development of functional requirements for digital communications and instrument transformers for HVDC protection applications.
• Integration of standards and communication protocols relevant to digital substations into existing and/or novel DC protection.
• Assess functionality of DC relay hardware and existing functional test setups, with possible development of associated functional tests.
• Performing simulation studies to assess the requirements and the impact of communications in HVDC protection, including in non-real-time simulation (e.g. PSCAD) and real-time simulation (OPAL-RT or RTDS).

Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Engineering Education Level PhD or equivalentLanguages ENGLISH Level ExcellentAdditional InformationBenefits

• 1 year postdoc with range of benefits (e.g. hospitalisation insurance,…) and possibility for extension.
• Work as part of an experienced team with a broad range of support, and be part of a new competence centre on HVDC and underground cables.
• Opportunity to work in state-of-the-art research laboratories and take part in both fundamental and applied research.
• Possibilities to contribute to standardisation in the field with international experts.
• The role should start in 2024.

Eligibility criteria

• PhD awarded or expected, with background in digital substations [MA1] (required) and HVDC protection (preferable).
• Available to work in person in Belgium – main work location EnergyVille, Genk.
• Fluent in English.
• Demonstrated ability to publish in international conferences and high tier journals.
• Willingness for occasional travel to international conferences and meetings as required.
• Practical experience with use and limitations of digital substations, with knowledge about IEC & IEEE standards.
• Insights into instrument transformer performance.

Selection processFor more information please contact Mr. Geraint Chaffey, tel.: +32 16 37 36 81, mail: or Prof. dr. ir. Dirk Van Hertem, tel.: +32 16 32 34 62, mail: .
You can apply for this job no later than 04/10/2024 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-Mailgeraint.chaffey@kuleuven.beSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Location

Genk, Limbourg

Job date

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 22:31:15 GMT

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