PhD Position in Electrical Engineering: Power System Adequacy and Climate Resilience
Explore the reliability of European power systems under climate change and energy transformation for a PhD in electrical engineering.
Best for:Best for electrical engineering graduates with a passion for renewable energy, climate resilience, and computational modeling, seeking interdisciplinary research in power systems.
Overview
This PhD position at Uppsala University’s Department of Electrical Engineering focuses on assessing the security of electricity supply in the European power system. The project examines how climate change, renewable energy integration, and shifting energy consumption patterns impact power production reliability. The successful candidate will conduct research within the Centre for Natural Disaster Science (CNDS), contributing to interdisciplinary efforts in risk reduction and disaster preparedness. The role offers collaborative supervision, access to advanced laboratory facilities, and participation in a dynamic doctoral network. Ideal for engineers with a strong interest in energy systems, climate resilience, and computational modeling.
What you'll do
- Conduct doctoral research focused on investigating the security of electricity supply in the European power system under climate change and energy transformation scenarios.
- Develop and apply computational models to analyze power production reliability, energy consumption patterns, and climate impacts.
- Participate in doctoral education courses and contribute to teaching or departmental duties up to 20% of working hours.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary research networks, including the Centre for Natural Disaster Science (CNDS).
- Present research findings at conferences and publish results in peer-reviewed journals.
- Work closely with supervisors to design and execute research projects, leveraging Uppsala University’s advanced laboratory facilities.
Requirements
Degree required: Master’s degree in electrical engineering, energy systems engineering, engineering physics, or a related field, or completion of at least 240 credits in higher education with 60 credits at Master’s level including an independent project worth at least 15 credits.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; proficiency required for research and communication
Instruction: English
- Excellent communication skills in English (both written and oral)
- Strong motivation, collaboration, and communication skills with researchers
- Ability to work independently and in groups with structured and purposeful approaches
- Basic proficiency in numerical modeling and programming (preferred but required for this role)
- No specific nationality restrictions mentioned
- No age or residency restrictions mentioned
- No prior experience caps mentioned
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-02
Submit your application through Uppsala University’s recruitment system. Include a cover letter describing your research interests and motivation for doctoral studies, your CV, a brief education description, a copy of your Master’s degree certificate and transcripts, a copy of your Master’s thesis, any additional relevant documents, names and contact details of referees, and any publications.
- Cover letter describing research interests and motivation
- CV
- Brief description of education
- Copy of Master’s degree certificate and course transcripts
- Copy of Master’s thesis
- Additional relevant documents
- Names and contact details of referees (email and phone)
- Publications (if any)
Contact
Karin Thomas· Head of Division
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