stillingsbetegnelse: PhD scholarship in Energy System Analysis

jobbeskrivelse:
The Systems Analysis Division at DTU Management Engineering has a vacancy as Ph.D. in the Energy Systems Analysis Group. The Energy Systems Analysis Group provides research within the field of energy, environment and economy. The programme is a cross-disciplinary research unit employing 15 scientists/senior scientists and Ph.D.-students with expertise in energy modelling, operations research and/ or technical research. The research is project oriented in collaboration with Danish and international research institutes. Responsibilities and tasks •Modelling of transport systems in energy system modelling tools •Model emerging and innovative transport technologies for energy system modelling •Review methodologies for representing modal choice in optimisation models and, on the base of this, propose new innovative approaches •Contribute in building up TIMES models for the Nordic countries (Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland) •Develop and integrate modal shift, technology innovation and travel behaviour in this new Nordic model •Analyse and implement different future scenarios for the joint development of the transport and energy system at the Nordic level in the developed TIMES models •Analyse specific transport policies promoting behavioural change, in terms of impacts on the whole Nordic energy system, using the developed TIMES models The research will require competences in mathematical modelling. Further competences in TIMES modelling, national energy system analysis and chemical or thermal engineering will be an advantage. This PhD is a part of the Nordic Flagship project SHIFT funded by Nordic Energy Research. As part of the Ph.D. project the student is expected to contribute to teaching at the M.Sc. in Sustainable Energy at DTU. Qualifications Candidates should have a master's degree in engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master's degree in Engineering. Approval and Enrolment The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide. Assessment The assessment of the applicants will be made by Head of Energy Systems Analysis Kenneth Karlsson and senior researcher Marie Münster. We offer We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international environment focusing on education, research, public-sector consultancy and innovation, which contribute to enhancing the economy and improving social welfare. We strive for academic excellence, collegial respect and freedom tempered by responsibility. The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is a leading technical university in northern Europe and benchmarks with the best universities in the world. Salary and appointment terms The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years. The Energy Systems Analysis Group is situated at DTU Lyngby Campus, Produktionstorvet, 2800 Kgs Lyngby and is a part of DTU Management Engineering. Further information Further information may be obtained from Head of Energy System Analysis Kenneth Karlsson, keka (at) dtu.dk, tel.: +45 2132 8733. You can read more about the System Analysis Department on http://www.sys.man.dtu.dk. Application Please submit your online application no later than 5 January 2016. Applications must be submitted as one pdf file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online," fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one pdf file. The file must include: •A letter motivating the application (cover letter) •Curriculum vitae •Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (an official translation into English) •Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading

Arbejdsgiver Navn: Danmarks Tekniske Universitet

Arbejdsgiver telefonnummer: 45252525

Arbejdsgiver faxnummer: 45881799

Job kort beskrivelse:
Undervisning og forskning på universiteter og højere læreranstalter

land: Danmark

region: Hovedstaden

krævede uddannelse: Ikke angivet

Kilde til jobtilbud: AMS, Offentlige arbejdsformidlinger, Danmark