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About the workplace

The University of Gävle is one of Sweden's most popular universities. We offer around 60 degree programs and 330 standalone courses within the humanities, healthcare and medicine, social and natural sciences, as well as technology. We have 19,000 students, 750 employees, and a unified campus in beautiful surroundings.

The University has four strategic research areas focusing on societal challenges: Sustainable urban development, health-promoting work, innovative learning, and intelligent industry.

Since 2023, the University has been part of the European University EU GREEN, which works to strengthen the quality of higher education in the EU and increase exchange for both students and staff.

The University's vision is The first choice for everyone who wants to make a difference.

We offer, among other things:

• Good working environment: employee surveys show high satisfaction and joy in work
• Generous wellness allowance, among the highest among Swedish universities
• Flexible working methods

The Department of Building Technology, Energy Systems, and Environmental Science at the University of Gävle is seeking a researcher in energy systems for a fixed-term appointment of nearly one year, with the possibility of extension. The position is 100%.

Job Description

The energy system is facing a very extensive transition, which includes major changes to the electricity system, electrification and digitalization of all sectors, increased electricity demand, and more intermittent electricity production. This creates new challenges for the future energy system, such as resilience, grid stability, power shortages, energy storage, preparedness, vulnerability, flexibility, new business models, sector collaboration, etc.

As a researcher, you will, among other things, be part of the national competence center Resilient, https://sites.mdu.se/resilient (https://sites.mdu.se/resilient), and collaborate with other researchers, companies, and other actors in an interdisciplinary environment.

As a researcher, you will primarily engage in research. Your work may also include participation in other departmental duties, up to 20% of full-time employment.

The main tasks include

Research and Development: Participation in and leadership of research projects within resilient energy systems, ancillary services, and energy storage.

Applying for external research funding: Active participation in applying for external research funding for projects and research programs within resilient energy systems, energy storage, and ancillary services in collaboration with other universities, research institutes, and industry, both nationally and internationally.

Collaboration: The work involves building and strengthening relationships with external actors within resilient energy systems, energy storage, and power balancing, such as companies and other universities.

The workplace is in Gävle, and most of the working time is based on campus, with close collaboration with colleagues, students, and external partners.

Qualifications

To be employed as a researcher, you are required to have:

• A PhD in the field of energy systems with specialization in so-called power-balanced services or equivalent.
• Documented experience and knowledge in resilient energy systems, ancillary services, and energy storage.
• Documented experience and knowledge in modeling and simulation of district heating systems and power grids, and experience with software such as MATLAB, Python, or equivalent.
• Experience in applying for external research funding for projects in collaboration with industry.
• Ability to independently drive high-quality scientific research.
• Good ability to express yourself in both Swedish and English, both orally and in writing.

It is important that the applicant, considering the content and duties of the position, has good collaboration skills and is proactive and independent. You also need to be responsible, have integrity, and be receptive and open to new ideas and perspectives.

Conditions

The employment is a special fixed-term appointment.

Application

We welcome your application containing:

1. Cover letter.
2. CV that structurally summarizes all relevant knowledge, skills, and experiences for the sought position.
3. Degree certificate and other study documentation.
4. Scientific publications.
5. Any other documents you wish to submit.

Contact

Mathias Cehlin, Head of Department

Phone: +46 72 299 53 52, Email: [email protected]

Other

The University of Gävle strives for a balanced gender distribution and active work with equal opportunities in all parts of the organization.

In connection with this recruitment, the University of Gävle has taken a stand regarding recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore expressly decline contact with media sellers and similar.