PhD Position in Optimization and software engineering for energy suppliers

University of Luxembourg

  • Kirchberg, Luxembourg
  • CDI
  • Temps-plein
  • Il y a 8 jours
SnT is a leading international research and innovation centre in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT systems and services. We play an instrumental role in Luxembourg by fueling innovation through research partnerships with industry, boosting R&D investments leading to economic growth, and attracting highly qualified talent.

We’re looking for people driven by excellence, excited about innovation, and looking to make a difference. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place!

Your Role

As the successful candidate, you will join the Security, Reasoning and Validation (SeRVal) group of the SnT, headed by Prof. Yves Le Traon. You will contribute more specifically to a partnership project with the foundation of Enovos Luxembourg S.A., the major energy supplier in Luxembourg. The topic of the project is “Incentivized chargi​n​g sche​du​ling for ele​ct​r​i​cal ​ve​hicles” and it concerns the development of an EV charging scheduling system which is attractive to end users, fits into energy suppliers market strategies, and maximizes the benefits of all involved parties without overloading the energy grid infrastructure. The project involves (1) designing a decision-making system for optimizing EV charging scheduling, (2) build a proof-of-concept of a home energy management system focused on EV charging (i.e., a mobile app where users can introduce their EV charging requirements + the aforementioned decision system interfaced with charging wallboxes and the supplier’s information system). The project is held in close collaboration with the technical committee of the Enovos Foundation and, as the successful candidate, you will be expected to program prototype tools showcasing the practical benefits of your research outcomes.

The Supervision Team You Will Be Working With Is
  • Maxime Cordy: supervisor
  • Yves Le Traon: head of SerVal
You Will Be Required To Perform The Following Tasks
  • Carrying out research in the predefined areas
  • Survey the scientific literature in the relevant research domains
  • Disseminating results through scientific publications
  • Communicate with the partner to collect requirements and report results
  • Implement proof-of-concept software tools
Your Profile

Qualification: The candidate should possess an MSc degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science with strong programming skills.

Experience : The ideal candidate should have some knowledge and/or experience in a number of the following topics:
  • Software engineering
  • Machine learning
  • Multi-objective optimization
  • Smart energy grids
  • EV charging
  • Web services
Strong software development skills are mandatory. Knowledge of the energy sector in general and EV charging standards in particular will be considered as assets. Skills in related domains (e.g. Internet of Things) will be appreciated.

Language Skills: Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English are required. French is a plus.

Here’s what awaits you at SnT
  • A stimulating learning environment. Here post-docs and professors outnumber PhD students. That translates into access and close collaborations with some of the brightest ICT researchers, giving you solid guidance
  • Exciting infrastructures and unique labs. At SnT’s two campuses, our researchers can take a walk on the moon at the LunaLab, build a nanosatellite, or help make autonomous vehicles even better
  • The right place for IMPACT. SnT researchers engage in demand-driven projects. Through our Partnership Programme, we work on projects with more than 45 industry partners
  • Multiple funding sources for your ideas. The University supports researchers to acquire funding from national, European and private sources
  • Competitive salary package. The University offers a 12 month-salary package, over six weeks of paid time off, health insurance and subsidised living and eating
  • Be part of a multicultural family. At SnT we have more than 60 nationalities. Throughout the year, we organise team-building events, networking activities and more
But wait, there’s more!

Students can take advantage of several opportunities for growth and career development, from free language classes to career resources and extracurricular activities.

In Short
  • Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (up to 48 months if required)
  • Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
  • Location: Kirchberg
  • Employee and student status
  • Job Reference: UOL03780
Further Information

Application Should Include:
  • Full CV, including list of publications and name (and email address, etc) of three referees
  • Transcript of all modules and results from university-level courses taken
  • Research statement and topics of particular interest to the candidate (300 words)
  • Motivation letter
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.

About the University of Luxembourg

The University of Luxembourg aspires to be one of Europe’s most highly regarded universities with a distinctly international and interdisciplinary character. It fosters the cross-fertilisation of research and teaching, is relevant to its country, is known worldwide for its research and teaching in targeted areas, and is establishing itself as an innovative model for contemporary European Higher Education. The University`s core asset is its well-connected world-class academic staff which will attract the most motivated, talented and creative students and young researchers who will learn to enjoy taking up challenges and develop into visionary thinkers able to shape society.

Further information

For further information, please contact us at maxime.cordy@uni.lu or yves.letraon@uni.lu.

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