Doctoral (Phd) position in Real Time simulation for electrified flexible industry

Electrification and digitalisation are among the major 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, electric vehicles, industrial IoT, 6G communication, and wireless sensor networks, as well as research and education in Life Science, health technology, smart electronic sensors, and medical systems. The Department of Electrical Engineering is an international environment with around 160 employees who contribute to important technological energy and health at the Ångström Laboratory.

We are now looking for a PhD student in Real Time simulation.

Come and join us!

The position is placed at the Division of Electricity, within the Department of Electrical Engineering. Here you will find a welcoming working environment with an active doctoral student network and a variety of experimental projects. The division collaborates with Swedish companies – both public and private – as well as other stakeholders within the various research areas. We look forward to receiving your application. Join us in building the future!

Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University

Project description

The Division of Electricityis is part of a larger consortium that aims to increase knowledge and gain experience in the optimization of electricity use in industry.

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Our goal is to contribute to the models and methods for the study of the electric grid. The project offers opportunities to work at the intersection of real-time simulation, hardware in the loop testing, and data-driven methodologies, while collaborating closely with academic and industrial partners. The PhD candidate will engage in both theoretical and applied research.

The research group at Uppsala University has extensive experience of research in power systems and a large laboratory activity. We have an exciting work environment designed by the doctoral student and together with the supervisors. The doctoral student will be supervised by at least two supervisors. The Department of Electrical Engineering also gives a salary supplement to the doctoral students employed at the department at Electrical Engineering at Uppsala University.

Duties

The main task of a doctoral student is to devote to doctoral education, which includes both participation in research projects and doctoral education courses. Being a PhD student means independently running projects within a specific subject. You collaborate on an ongoing basis with other doctoral students and researchers to create results.

• The duties include:

Developing and evaluating models of relevant electric grids for real time simulation and digital twin development.

• Hardware In the Loop (HIL) tests of electric components and communication protocols.
• Documentation of test and methods.
• Collaboration with other research projects.
• Teaching and other departmental duties may be part of the position, to a maximum of 20% of the working hours.

Qualifications required

To meet the entry requirements for doctoral studies, you must

• hold a Master’s (second-cycle) degree in engineering physics, energy systems, electrical engineering, or a similar field.
• have completed at least 240 credits in higher education with at least 60 credits at Master’s level including an independent project worth at least 15 credits, or
• have acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way.
• Experience with simulation/calculation/programming tools, like MATLAB Simulink.
• Must have excellent communication skills in English, both orally and in writing. Swedish is a merit.

We place great emphasis on personal qualities such as strong motivation, good collaborations and communication skills with other researchers. You should be purposeful, structured and be able to work effectively both individually and in groups.

About the employment

Fixed term position 48 months, in accordance with Chapter 5, Section 7 of the Higher Education Ordinance. Full-time. Start date: As agreed. Location: Uppsala.

Rules governing doctoral students are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5, Sections 1-7 and in Uppsala University's rules and guidelines.

Application: Please use the link below. The application should include 1) a cover letter describing yourself, your research interests and why you wish to pursue doctoral studies, 2) your CV, 3) a copy of your Master’s degree certificate and course transcripts, as well as a copy of your Master’s thesis, and 4) the names and contact details of referees (email address and telephone number). The application should be written in English.

Information about the employment is provided by: Juan de Santiago, juan.santiago@angstrom.uu.se

You are welcome to submit your application no later than 2026-09-23. UFV-PA 2026/2522.

Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all of our 7,600 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces. Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala Universityhttps://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ The position may be subject to security vetting. If security vetting is conducted, the applicant must pass the vetting process to be eligible for employment. Please do not send offers of recruitment or advertising services. Submit your application through Uppsala University's recruitment system.

Anställningsform: tidsbegränsad anställning | Anställningens omfattning: heltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 1 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 100% | Ort: Uppsala | Län: Uppsala län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: UFV-PA 2026/2522 | Kontakt: Juan de Santiago 018-4713173, Juan de Santiago 018-4713173, | Publicerat: 2026-09-02 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2026-09-23