PhD student in electrical engineering with a focus on power system reliability
Electrification and digitalization are among the largest areas for the future transition to sustainable societies. The Department of Electrical Engineering conducts successful research and education in these areas – including renewable energy sources and electric vehicles, industrial IoT, 6G communication and wireless sensor networks, as well as research and education within Life Science, health technology, smart electronic sensors and medical systems. The Department of Electrical Engineering is an international environment with approximately 160 employees who contribute to important technical energy and health solutions at Ångströmlaboratoriet.
We are now seeking a PhD student in electrical engineering with a focus on power system reliability.
Come and work with us!
The position is located at the Department of Electricity, within the Department of Electrical Engineering. Here you will find a pleasant working environment with an active doctoral student network and a multitude of experimental projects. The department collaborates with Swedish companies – both public and private – as well as other stakeholders within the various research areas. We look forward to your application. Join us and help build the future!
Project description
In the coming decades, the power system is expected to become heavily dependent on reliable power production from renewable energy sources, especially onshore and offshore wind power as well as solar cells (PV). At the same time, major changes are occurring in energy and electricity supply from non-renewable energy sources, including as a result of national political decisions regarding nuclear power as well as the import of gas and oil.
The demand side is also undergoing a transformation, driven by changes such as the electrification of the transport sector and other parts of society, as well as increased use of heat pumps and air conditioning. Finally, climate change is leading to altered weather patterns, where heatwaves and other extreme weather events affect both society and the energy system.
There are significant knowledge gaps regarding the reliability of power production under extreme weather conditions and in energy systems undergoing extensive transitions. Within this project, the doctoral student will investigate the security of supply in the European power system in both current and future scenarios, taking into account changes in energy production, energy use and the climate.
The project is part of the Centre for Natural Disaster Studies (CNDS), a national research center aimed at preventing and improving society's preparedness for risks by increasing knowledge within the dynamics and consequences of natural disasters. Collaboration and communication within the CNDS network provide an interdisciplinary platform to exchange expertise in natural disasters and risk reduction.
The research group at Uppsala universitet has long experience in research within electrical engineering and has extensive laboratory activities. We offer varied and exciting work that is designed by the doctoral student and the research group together.
Tasks
The main task for a doctoral student is to engage in their doctoral education, which includes both participation in research projects and doctoral education courses.
Teaching and other departmental duties may be included in the tasks, however, a maximum of 20% of the working time.
Qualification requirements
To be eligible for education at the doctoral level, one must have
completed a degree at an advanced level in electrical engineering, energy systems, technical physics or equivalent, or completed at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits are at an advanced level, including an independent project of at least 15 higher education credits, or in some other way acquired substantially equivalent knowledge.
We place great emphasis on personal qualities such as good cooperation and communication skills with other researchers. You should be purposeful, structured, and able to work effectively both individually and in a group.
The candidate must have very good ability to express themselves in English, both orally and in writing.
Merit factors
Experience and interest in numerical modeling and programming as well as experimental work are meritorious. Industry experience is meritorious. Good oral and written skills in Swedish are meritorious. A Master of Science in Engineering degree is meritorious.
About the employment
Fixed-term employment for 48 months, according to HF Chapter 5 § 7. The scope is full-time. Commencement by agreement. Location Uppsala.
Provisions for doctoral students can be found in the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5 §§ 1-7 as well as in the university's rules and guidelines.
Information about the employment is provided by
Department Head Karin Thomas, karin.thomas@uu.se
Professor Malin Göteman, malin.goteman@uu.se
Instructions for application
The application shall include 1) a letter describing yourself, your research interests and why you want to pursue a PhD, 2) your CV, 3) a short description of your education, 4) a copy of your master's degree and your course grades as well as a copy of your master's thesis, 5) any other documents you wish to invoke, 6) names and contact details of references (email address and telephone number), and 7) any publications.
Welcome with your application by November 2, 2026. UFV-PA 2026/2671
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