PhD Position Future Energy Infrastructure Planning Under Uncertainty in collaboration with Stedin

Overview

A PhD position in Energy, Business and Management at Delft University of Technology, based in Delft, Netherlands. Applications for this listing have closed. The listing states that the position is paid.

Key facts

Opportunity type: PhD position
Organization: Delft University of Technology
Location: Delft, Netherlands
Field / discipline: Energy, Business and Management
Application deadline: 8 Oct 2026
Funding / compensation: Paid
Duration: See source description
Last source check: No source check recorded

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Project description

Master’s degree in engineering (e.g., CoSEM, SET, Electrical Engineering if you attended TU Delft), physics or other related discipline (must have been awarded by the agreed-upon starting date of the PhD).
Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
Very good written and spoken communication skills in English.
Very good written and spoken communication skills in Dutch.
Programming experience Python or a similar language.
Knowledge of open-source energy system modelling frameworks, such as PyPSA, Calliope, Tulipa or similar.
Knowledge on the (Dutch) Power System (dynamic and quasi static simulations)
Taken courses in Optimisation, Energy System Modelling or similar.
Prior research experience, especially in energy system modelling or other energy-related research.
Motivation statement, including a paragraph outlining your main research interests within the areas outlined in the job advertisement (max. one A4 page).
CV, including a brief description of your three most impactful achievements to date (these achievements can be anything relevant to your academic or professional life).
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What type of opportunity is this and where is it based?: This is a PhD position at Delft University of Technology, based in Delft, Netherlands.
What is the application deadline?: Applications are closed according to the deadline or latest source check.
Is funding or compensation specified?: Paid. Check the original listing for exact amounts and conditions.
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