Post-doc Position on Modeling of Energy Systems

il y a 3 semaines


Bruxelles, Région de Bruxelles, Belgique Euraxess Temps plein

Organisation/Company: KU Leuven

Research Field: Engineering

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country: Belgium

Application Deadline: 30 Jun 2025 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Full-time

Hours Per Week: 38 hours/week

Offer Starting Date: 1 Jun 2025

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme

Reference Number: BAP-2025-94

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

With the Green Deal, the EU has the ambition to become carbon neutral by 2050. This will imply a massive transformation of our entire energy system. This transformation includes a change in the use of our primary energy vectors, as well as in end-use sectors. On the supply side, an increased level of electrification will be crucial. CO2-free electricity generation will come largely from a massive deployment of renewables, complemented by nuclear and fossils with carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS). Additionally, renewable fuels (including hydrogen) might be needed for hard-to-abate sectors. On the demand side, corresponding changes are needed, both on the level of households and at industrial scale. Proper policies and markets, providing the right incentives and options to mitigate risks, need to be put in place to make this transition happen.

To support this transition, we develop and deploy energy system models. We are currently offering a post-doc position on energy systems modeling and electricity market design (exact scope dependent on ongoing and new research projects).

If you are interested/motivated to do research in this domain, we encourage you to notify us/apply via the procedure explained below.

KU Leuven is among the top European universities. It is a key player in the field of energy research, also through the collaboration within EnergyVille.

We offer:
  • A post-doc position for one year, possibly to be extended. The candidate will in principle be hired on a post-doctoral scholarship, exempt from taxes (~€2,900 net monthly)
  • Multiple benefits (health insurance, access to university infrastructure and sports facilities, etc.)
  • The opportunity to participate in an international research project, collaborations and conferences.

A start date will be agreed upon. This research will be performed within the framework of EnergyVille, a research collaboration on sustainable energy between KU Leuven, VITO, imec, and UHasselt.

Eligibility criteria

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and communicative researcher with a PhD degree in Engineering, Economics, Operations Research or a related field, from a reputable institute.

Candidates should have a strong interest in energy, especially in energy system operation and planning, as well as energy markets, policy and modeling. Experience with Matlab/Python/GAMS/Julia is a plus. Candidates with a background in a.o. economics, operations research are also encouraged to apply. Applicants should also have good English communication skills.

The candidate can start from existing energy systems models and dedicated expertise available in the research group and will collaborate with other research group members.

Selection process

Applicants should express their interest by sending an email to Prof. Erik Delarue via the dedicated email address jad@kuleuven.be . The email should *strictly* contain the following information in the text body, in bullets:

  • Name
  • PhD degree (PhD specification, University + Country, Year obtained, Promotor)
  • PhD thesis title
  • A one-paragraph (up to half an A4 page) statement explaining the motivation for applying for this vacancy at KU Leuven. We strongly encourage you to visit the research group's website (see link above) and have a look at some of the recent publications.

Please also attach an academic CV to your email.

Please do not directly apply in the online system as referred to below. This will be only necessary for selected candidates in a second stage.

Note that if you do not receive a response to your email within two weeks, this means you have not been selected for the second stage.

Decision: as soon as a suitable candidate applies, so do not wait till the end date (indicated here below) to apply.

For more information please contact prof. Erik Delarue via jad@kuleuven.be .

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