Luleå University of Technology is growing rapidly with world-leading expertise in several research areas. We shape the future through innovative education and groundbreaking research results, and based on the Arctic region, we create global social benefits. Our scientific and artistic research and education are conducted in close collaboration with international, national and regional companies, public actors and leading universities. Luleå University of Technology has a total turnover of SEK 1.9 billion per year. We are currently 1,840 employees and have 17,670 students. In the coming years, billions of kronor will be invested in Norrbotten and Västerbotten in major projects aimed at a more sustainable society nationally as well as globally. Luleå University of Technology is involved in several of these highly topical research projects and the social transformation that follows. We have a wide range of programs to match the skills that are in demand. We hope you want to help us build the sustainable companies and societies of the future. The Department of Energy Science is looking for you to do a PhD in the field of energy technology. Your research will focus on the transition of the Swedish electricity system in order to support the green transition and meet Sweden's climate goals. The work is based on the TIMES model framework, which is used worldwide to analyze the energy transition at local, national and global levels. Project description The project is about exploring the possibilities and conditions for hydropower to contribute with new type of flexibility to the electricity system. New type of flexibility is needed as the share of wind and solar power increases in the Swedish as well as in the European electricity system. The role of the PhD student is to develop a new power system module to our existing TIMES-Sweden model and then use the model to develop a set of measures that are seen as central to a future fossil-free Swedish electricity system given a higher total electricity demand. The project is funded by the Swedish Energy Agency. Work tasks A PhD position involves both theoretical and practical work. As a PhD student, you will be trained in scientific work both through courses and in your daily work. The work in this PhD position includes, among other things: - collecting and analyzing relevant data and information with a focus on hydropower and electricity markets, - developing and using TIMES-based models, - scenario analysis and communicating the results thereof, - writing scientific papers and reports, - scientific research presentation both nationally and internationally, and - participate in seminar activities within the research group. Departmental duties include, for example, being responsible for elements of the courses, Sustainable Energy Systems and Environmental Systems Analysis, as well as supervision of student projects in the Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Engineering program. The research group The research group working with TIMES models at LTU has a good national and international reputation and is in demand in both academic and public contexts. The research is in: applied systems analysis, energy system optimization, sustainable energy transition, climate change adaptation and scenario analysis. Much of the analysis is done with TIMES-Sweden, a model that includes both energy supply and user sectors. Energy Technology is located at the Division of Energy Science at the Department of Engineering Sciences and Mathematics, which is a subject-wide department with many successful research groups and recognized educational programs. At Energy Engineering we have a close collaboration with industries and authorities in both research projects and student projects. The research is of high international standard and we collaborate with researchers worldwide. In the field of energy systems analysis, research is focused on the transition to a sustainable future, which includes studies related to new technologies, process integration and policy instruments, as well as overall energy system aspects at local, national and supranational levels. We collaborate interdisciplinary with several social science disciplines. Qualifications Eligibility requires a Master of Science in Engineering, or the equivalent basic eligibility requirements, Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 7 § 39, with a specialization in environment and energy, engineering physics, industrial economics or equivalent. As the research is communicative, we require that you have good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in English. As the project includes researchers from different disciplines, you should be able to demonstrate the ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment. Qualifying for this position: - Demonstrated understanding of energy systems at the national level. - Demonstrated experience in energy system modeling. - Knowledge and skills in energy engineering. - Ability to formulate and address scientific problems. Merits for this position are - Demonstrated experience in modeling national electricity systems. - Demonstrated experience in optimization models. - Demonstrated experience in scenario analysis to reach different climate targets. - Knowledge of sustainable energy transition. - Knowledge of the electricity market - Understand Swedish and make yourself understood in a conversation in Swedish. For further information on specific doctoral education see; Study plans for doctoral education in the Faculty of Engineering Information about the program Doctoral studies are full-time for 4 years and include participation in courses at Luleå University of Technology and possibly at other universities, as well as presentation of your research internationally. Departmental employment up to 20% of full-time may be added. Place of employment is Luleå. Access according to agreement. For further information, please contact: Anna Krook-Riekkola, Assistant Professor, 0920-492552 anna.krook-riekkola@ltu.se Trade union representative: SACO-S Diana Chroneer, 0920-49 2037 diana.chroneer@ltu.se OFR-S Lars Frisk, 0920-49 1792 lars.frisk@ltu.se How to apply We prefer that you apply for the position via the application button below where you attach a cover letter, CV/resume and copies of verified diplomas. Please mark your application with the reference number below. Both the application and the diplomas must be written in Swedish or English. Deadline for applications: October 31, 2024 Reference number: 3959-2024