PhD Position: Grid Stability Analysis of Renewable Electricity Systems

About the role

Four-year fully funded PhD jointly based in Chalmers’ Division of Electric Power Engineering and Division of Energy Technology. The project examines how replacing conventional synchronous generators with converter-based wind and solar plants changes grid stability, and evaluates whether existing simulation tools (PSS/E, PowerFactory, PSCAD) can capture the new dynamics. Starting salary is SEK 35,725 per month. Deadline: 21 June 2026.

Responsibilities

• Model wind parks and battery storage units for stability analysis in large-scale power networks.
• Benchmark simulation software against each other and against real-system data.
• Complete advanced coursework in power systems and energy technology.
• Publish findings in IEEE Transactions on Power Systems or equivalent journals.
• Contribute up to 20% undergraduate teaching.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Electric Power Engineering or Energy Systems Engineering.
• Demonstrated interest in either power engineering (for energy systems graduates) or energy systems modelling (for power engineering graduates).
• Fluent English, written and spoken.
• Physical presence in Gothenburg required throughout studies; valid residence permit by start date.

Nice to have

• Experience with PowerFactory, PSS/E, PSCAD, or MATLAB/Simulink.
• Background in power system operation, control, or protection.
• Industrial experience in the electricity sector.
• Swedish language ability.

How to apply

Apply through the Chalmers recruitment portal. Submit CV, cover letter, transcripts, and two referee contacts. Deadline is 21 June 2026.