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Postdoc / Research fellow in Computer Science and Engineering

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Closing date: 05-02-2019

Type of contract: full time

Estimated Start date: 01-03-2019

Duration: 12 months, eventually renewable (for another 12 months)

Monthly stipend: 745 Euros, paid by wire transfer, according to the Portuguese directives from the ministry of science and education: www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores.

The fellowship will be paid monthly by bank transfer.

Job country: Portugal

Job city: Funchal

Job company/institute: M-ITI / LARSYS

Workplace: M-ITI / LARSYS under the supervision of Prof. Nuno Nunes (Madeira-ITI)

 

Job summary:

In the scope of project ““SMILE: SMart IsLand Energy systems (grant nº 731249) from Madeira Interactive Technologies Institute (M-ITI), with the funding support by the EU/EC Horizon 2020 framework, it is now open a call for 1 (one) fully funded RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP at the Madeira Interactive Technologies Institute / LARSYS (Madeira-ITI, http://m-iti.org).
 
Main research field: Computer Science and Engineering - Software Engineering - Smart Energy Systems - Energy Management Systems

 

Job Description:

SMILE is an Horizon 2020 funded project with the goal of testing and demonstrating smart grid technologies, as well as business models, within large scale projects. SMILE involves three large scale pilot projects in three Island locations in Europe (Madeira in PT, Samsø in DK and Orkneys in the UK). The objective is to test solutions while establishing mutual learning processes and providing best practice guidance for replication in other regions of Europe.

The three pilots will test different combinations of technological solutions according to local specificities and conditions and the existing infrastructure and will involve all value chain actors needed to efficiently implement projects system-wide. Moreover, cross-cutting activities among the pilots will be devoted to solve common technical, organizational, legal, regulatory and market-related issues as well as to evaluate the solutions from the economic and business points of view.

The technological solutions are varied and include battery integration, heating, water storage, electric vehicles, power storage on boats and dynamic tariffs. These technologies will be applied to real pilots in the three islands, anticipating their impact and entering the market through the direct involvement of citizens. In Portugal (Island of Madeira), the pilot project will have a particular emphasis on the integration of micro-production of electric energy.

 

Workplan:

The selected candidate will work in close collaboration with the Madeira partners in the development of tools and algorithms towards promoting smart control of Battery Energy Storage Systems in households and commercial spaces. To state more concretely, some of the duties include:

  • Review of the existing smart-charging algorithms for BESS
  • Design and development of a selection of smart-charging algorithms
  • Porting an existing simulation software for Python and enhance it with the new algorithms
  • Conduct and evaluate and document several simulations using this software
  • Incorporate selected algorithms into an existing Energy Management System
  • Assist in the evaluation of the selected algorithms through simulations with hardware in the loop
  • Assist in the production of technical reports

 
Profile:

  • Candidates should meet two or more of the following requirements, skills, and competencies:
  • Hold a BSc in electrical and electronic engineering or a related discipline
  • Very good programming skills (in particular Python)
  • Experience in NodeJS and NoSQL is a big plus
  • Good spoken and written English skills
  • Previous research experience with smart-charging of BESS is highly desirable

Legislation and regulations: The scholarships are directed to applicants under the law n.º40/2004 of August 18th (Research Grant Holder Statute) and the current conditions established on the FCT regulations http://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/docs/RegulamentoBolsasFCT.pdf.

 

The following elements should be included in the application:

  • Updated Curriculum Vitae (mandatory)
  • Motivation letter (mandatory)
  • Optional list of projects in the area that have already participated will be a plus

 

Selection Process:

The curricular selection process will be based on:

Educational background and graduation (50%)

Technology related skills relevant for the project execution (30%)

Previous experience (20%)

 

Selection Panel:

Nuno Nunes, PhD, IST, M-ITI

Valentina Nisi, PhD, UMa, M-ITI

Pedro Campos, PhD, UMa, M-ITI

 

Notification of results:

An email message with the result of the recruitment process will be sent to each applicant. 

 

Notes

The selection process will be based on the principle of non-discrimination in respect of gender, age, nationality, religion, racial group, or any other possible discriminatory issue. Selection will be made only based on merit and following the European Charter for Researchers, the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Commission Recommendation, Brussels, 11.3.2005, 2005/251/EC) and the recommendations from the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA).

M-ITI is a recognized “refugee welcoming organization" by the European Commission, follows the European Charter for Researchers and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.

The deadline for application may be extended at any time without previous notice having in mind the requirements for the positions under this call.

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