PhD scholarship in Data Scientist for Mapping and Analysis of Electric Mobility Needs

5 days ago


Roskilde, Denmark Dtu-risø Full time

Do you want to be involved in the green energy transition? Do you wish to contribute to the development of E-mobility integration and are you looking for a career in R&D or academia? Then we have a great opportunity

We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled candidate with a master’s degree in STEM disciplines to join us as a PhD scholar.

We offer a multidisciplinary, international, and friendly atmosphere, encouraging creativity, diversity, empathy, and teamwork. You will have a great opportunity to build strong networks with internationally known researchers at DTU and other universities as well as industrial partners. You will collaborate with colleagues in Lithuania, Poland, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Australia, and more.

You will be affiliated with the Section on E-mobility and Prosumer Integration in the Division of Power and Energy Systems. Collaboration with neighbouring sections is encouraged.

The Section on E-mobility and Prosumer Integration undertakes internationally leading research and teaching in the field of EV technologies, charging infrastructure and flexibility, advanced power electronics, battery energy systems and hybrid AC-DC systems. The research in this section is multidisciplinary and the team is currently formed by 30 researchers from 15 different countries.

Responsibilities and qualifications
The PhD project is part of a research initiative funded by EU, South Baltic Digital Electromobility Enabling Services, to foster research and innovation that enables fact-based and strategic sustainability decision-making and implementation in Europe and the world.

Outline of the project: Electric mobility is essential for sustainable transportation and climate change mitigation. This PhD project focuses on the mapping and planning aspects of electric mobility, particularly in optimizing user needs, spatial mapping, and regulations. Data visualization and tool development for various entities involved in electric mobility will be carried out. Use cases and business scenarios will be proposed and agreed upon with the candidate.

This PhD project will actively drive these topics in collaboration with colleagues and other stakeholders. Your primary tasks will be: 

Plan and manage your PhD project in collaboration with supervisors.  Data analysis and visualization of electric mobility in all its aspects. Definition of a tool that combines user needs, electric grid requirements and spatial mapping. Provide recommendations to policymakers to ease the widespread of electric mobility. 

A detailed project plan will be developed with the supervisors within the first two months after enrolment.

You must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) in STEMS, with a preference in engineering, statistics, physics, mathematics, informatics or similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a master’s degree. 

The ideal candidate should preferably have:

Excellent grades in your master program Dedication and the desire to learn Good programming skills (e.g. Python)  Ability to work effectively with data and applied statistics Ability to present results in technical reports and prepare scientific papers Ability to work in a project team and take responsibility for own research goals Fluent in communicating and reporting in English

Approval and Enrolment  
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see DTU's rules for the PhD education . 

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years.

Kindly note that the selected candidate is expected to begin at the latest in February 2025.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here .

Further information
Further information about the academic content may be obtained from Head of Section for E-Mobility and Prosumer Integration, Associate Professor Mattia Marinelli (matm@dtu.dk ), and from Research Fellow Francesco Pastorelli (frapa@dtu.dk).

You can read more about DTU Wind and Energy Systems AT www.vindenergi.dtu.dk. 

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark . Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar ” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.

Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 31 October 2024 (23:59 Danish time) . 

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file  containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply online”, fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file . The file must include:

Curriculum vitae  A letter motivating the application (cover letter) Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale A 1-page overview (in bullet points) of relevant experience (if any), and a 1-page project proposal that aligns with the job opening. Include your project's objectives, methodology, expected outcomes, and sources of information.

You may apply prior to ob­tai­ning your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it. 

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

The Department of Wind and Energy Systems is one of the world’s largest centers of wind energy and energy systems research and knowledge, with a staff of more than 400 people from 37 countries working in research, innovation, research-based consulting and education. DTU Wind and Energy Systems has approximately 90 PhD students. The department’s cross-disciplinary research is organized through strategic research programmes that collaborate with Danish and international universities, research institutions and organizations, as well as the wind industry.

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.



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