The subject area includes the development of methods and mathematical models for optimization, operation, control and automation of electric power systems with a large share of renewable electricity generation. It includes issues within both system and component level for AC and DC applications.
The work primarily consists of research, and supervision of doctoral students within the subject area. It includes establishing industrial and academic collaborations both nationally and internationally. The position also includes developing and teaching first-, second- and third-cycle courses within the subject area.
Furthermore, the assistant professor will have a special responsibility to follow the development of pedagogical and didactic methods in the field and to propose how these can be implemented in existing and new courses. An important part of the educational tasks is to build interdisciplinary educational activities within the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Another important part of the educational tasks is to involve industrial companies and other authorities in project courses and course elements.
An individual who has obtained a PhD or equivalent research expertise is qualified for appointment as an assistant professor. Candidates who met those qualifications within five years prior to expiration of the application period should be prioritized. Other candidates may also be considered if there are extraordinary grounds for doing so. Extraordinary grounds refer to illness, parental leave or similar circumstances.
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