A 100% PhD Research Fellow position is available at the University of Agder (UiA), Faculty of Engineering and Science, affiliated with the Department of Engineering Sciences, for a period of three (3) years. The position is located at Campus Grimstad, with a negotiable starting date.
The position is associated with the Energy Systems Group and is part of the national research centre FME SOLAR, which brings together leading research institutions and industry partners within photovoltaic (PV) energy.
The PhD research will address power quality monitoring and operational planning of distribution and transmission grids with a high share of photovoltaics and inverter‑based resources.
Key tasks include:
The research will be validated through scaled hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) laboratory experiments. Collaboration within the FME SOLAR consortium is an integral part of the position.
A prerequisite for employment is that the candidate is to be admitted to UiA’s PhD programme at the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Specialisation in Engineering Sciences, Scientific Field Renewable Energy
Criteria for positions as PhD Research Fellow (in Norwegian).
Applicants will be evaluated based on academic qualifications, relevance of educational background, research potential, technical and methodological competence related to the project, motivation, personal suitability, and language skills. Emphasis will be placed on the candidate’s potential to complete the PhD within the given time frame.
We seek a highly motivated and technically capable candidate with a strong sense of curiosity and perseverance. The successful applicant should be able to independently identify and investigate engineering research challenges, critically assess evidence and methodologies, communicate results effectively, and maintain high standards of scientific integrity. The candidate should also seek and incorporate feedback, and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
The position is remunerated according to the State Salary Scale, code 1017 PhD Research Fellow, currently NOK 550,800 gross per year. UiA does not charge tuition fees.
A compulsory pension contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund is deducted from the pay according to current statutory provisions.
UiA is an open and inclusive university. We believe that diversity enriches the workplace and makes us better. We, therefore, encourage qualified candidates to apply for the position independent of gender, age, cultural background, disability or an incomplete CV.
The successful applicant will have rights and obligations in accordance with the current regulations for the position, and organisational changes and changes in the duties and responsibilities of the position must be expected. The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning the acts relating to
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background checkmay be conducted to verify information that appears in available documents. Background checks are always done with the applicant's consent, and employment in the position requires an approved background check. Relevant applicants will receive further information.Short-listed applicants will be invited for interview. With the applicant’s permission, UiA will also conduct a reference check before appointment.
In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act § 25 (2), applicants may request that they are not identified in the open list of applicants. The University, however, reserves the right to publish the names of applicants. Applicants will be advised of the University’s intention to exercise this right.
Applications must be submitted electronically using the “Apply for this job” link and include:
The applicant is fully responsible for submitting complete digital documentation before the closing date. All documentation must be available in a Scandinavian language or English.
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