Postdoc in Implementing Advanced Controls in Energy Districts

Are you passionate about leveraging IoT, machine learning, and optimization to make energy districts and communities more sustainable?

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic postdoctoral researcher to join our multidisciplinary team. 

This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in energy efficiency and energy demand management in district heating and energy districts based on real-world cases. Our research group brings together experts from diverse backgrounds, with a common focus on improving the efficiency of energy systems at the building and neighbourhood levels. By joining our forward-thinking section Digital Building Technologies at DTU Construct, you will gain hands-on experience in implementing and scaling innovative solutions that impact operational efficiency and user experience in the built environment.

Responsibilities and qualifications

This position aims to develop advanced control solutions for energy systems at the district level. You will collaborate with fellow PhD students and postdocs from various disciplines and can engage with both academic and industrial partners in Denmark and abroad. You are expected to participate in high-level conferences and publish in high-quality journals as part of your dissemination tasks.

As a postdoc, you will mainly focus on:

• Developing advanced control strategies for buildings, district heating systems and energy communities
• Modelling and testing demand response of district heating systems, e.g., peak load reduction and return water temperature reduction
• Developing and evaluating digital co-simulation platforms (e.g., Modelica-Python/Simulink)
• Applying machine learning and data-driven approaches to enhance the operation of district heating substations
• Participating in course development and teaching, and supervising students 

A PhD in control engineering, mechanical engineering, or a relevant engineering field with a focus on energy systems is required for this position. Experience in district heating modelling, advanced controller development, and smart energy systems is advantageous. Strong analytical skills, the ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams, and a proactive approach to research are crucial to undertake this postdoc position.

As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent). You are also encouraged to apply if you are close to finishing your PhD. In this case, please state clearly the timeline to obtain the degree.

Salary and terms of employment

The period of employment is 2 years. The starting date is 1 October 2025, or according to mutual agreement. The position is full-time.

Further information may be obtained from associate professor Rongling Li, liron@dtu.dk (https://orbit.dtu.dk/en/persons/rongling-li). 

Application procedure 

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