[Job-offers-cs] Post-doc position on energy optimization @DESTEC-UniPI

[Pekka Orponen]

In the context of the RESILIENT project

https://www.destec.unipi.it/progetti-di-ricerca/progetto-resilient-energy-system-infrastructure-layouts-industry-e-fuels-and>
DESTEC (Department of Energy, Systems, Territory and Construction 
Engineering) of University of Pisa is happy to announce the availability 
of a 1y+1y (at least) post-doc position ("assegno di ricerca"), 30-31k€ 
admin gross yearly salary, net take-home pay around 1.8k€/month.

The position is open to candidates with a MSc degree, STEM fields 
preferred, with focus on
power/energy. PhD may be a plus. Programming skills (Python, C++) desirable.

The RESILIENT project, funded by MUR and EU, aims to provide stochastic 
optimization capabilities into the well-known PyPSA-Eur model, by 
leveraging on PyPSA and the SMS++ tool developed by the Department of 
Computer Science at the University of Pisa. The role of University of 
Pisa is to enable the flexible modelling and solving capabilities of 
complex multi-energy sector-coupled models using PyPSA and SMS++ models. 
The research assistant or post-doc will develop their activities in the 
context of this project, with the aim to investigate on the best 
modelling structure and uncertainties of complex energy systems, and 
development of PyPSA-SMS++ interface, with optional space to further 
investigate on operation research to the candidate's liking.

The overall project is multi-disciplinary and will contain:
• Energy system modelling representation, including but not limited to 
power system;
• Operating research and mathematical optimization;
• Meteorology and industrial transformation
• Grid planning
• Development of software capabilities: Python and/or C++;

The position is in the Italian scientific sector ING-IND/33 Electric 
Power Systems. As an ideal candidate, you have documented background 
and/or experience in some of the following:
• Energy modelling (power and/or sector-coupled modelling);
• Mathematical optimization (Linear Programming, Mixed-Integer 
modelling, etc)
• Energy modelling frameworks (e.g. PyPSA)
• Programming skills: Python and/or C++
• Sound scientific writing skills for developing reports and 
international publications in peer-reviewed high-quality international 
outlets (required to apply for the Postdoc positions);
• Good command of written and spoken English;
• Team working skills in international and multidisciplinary environments.

Environment and Research Team

The research team at DESTEC and DI (UNIPI) have state-of-the-art 
know-how and facilities for modelling Energy System Models and large 
mathematical problems, including access to important servers for solving 
the problems. The Postdocs and the PhD students will be part of the 
Power System Team group at DESTEC and the operating research group at DI 
lead by Prof. Antonio Frangioni. The overall group consists of more than 
9 Professors/Researchers beyond Postdocs and PhDs, whose background 
fully fit the targets of the project. The group also collaborates with 
the PyPSA meets Earth initiative, that is a global open independent 
research group to foster the adoption of open-source tools for energy 
modelling.

HOW TO APPLY

• Pure online application at:
https://pica.cineca.it/unipi/ass-destec2024-5/>
• Details, requirements and instructions to apply (must read):
https://bandi.unipi.it/public/Bandi/Detail/703d0248-1cc7-43ae-b8e8-a6261c68b226>
HARD DEADLINE: May 22, 2024 at 13.00 CEST

For further questions, contact davide.fioriti at unipi.it