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Effective
September
2013,
the
Center
for
Operations
Research
and
Econometrics
of
the
Catholic
University
of
Louvain
has
a
vacancy
for
a
PhD
position
in
the
area
of
stochastic
optimization
in
smart
grids.
The
hired
researcher
is
expected
to
conduct
research
on
energy
system
operations,
planning
and
economics,
with
a
specific
emphasis
on
the
management
of
uncertainty.
Specific
areas
of
interest
include
renewable
energy
integration,
demand
response
integration
in
smart
grids,
investment
planning
in
power
systems,
risk
management
and
optimization
of
short- term
scheduling
in
energy
markets.
The
large-scale
integration
of
renewable
energy
and
demand
response
resources
in
smart
grids
is
introducing
a
variety
of
exciting
computational,
operational,
economic
and
policy
challenges
in
energy
systems
operations,
and
the
management
of
uncertainty
plays
a
predominant
role
in
this
new
era
of
energy
systems.
This
research
is
aimed
at
developing
novel
models
and
computational
tools
for
addressing
the
question
of
how
our
society
can
achieve
sustainable
growth
by
increasing
the
integration
of
renewable
energy
sources
in
a
system
where
consumers
participate
actively
in
the
intelligent
consumption
of
energy.
The
research
will
rely
heavily
on
high
performance
computing
in
order
to
implement
parallel,
distributed
algorithms
for
smart
grid
planning
and
operations.
Description
of
the
position
The
main
activity
of
the
doctoral
student
will
be
to
conduct
doctoral
research
under
the
supervision
of
Professor
Anthony
Papavasiliou
in
the
department
of
Applied
Mathematics
at
UCL.
This
research
will
lead
to
journal
publications
and
a
PhD.
Thesis.
The
PhD
candidate
may
also
be
involved
in
teaching
activities.
Contingent
on
continuing
funding
and
active
collaboration
with
U.S.
partners,
the
PhD
candidate
will
also
have
the
opportunity
to
collaborate
with
U.S.
research
groups
at
the
University
of
California
at
Berkeley,
either
remotely
or
through
spending
one
semester
in
California.
the
Lawrence
Livermore
National
Laboratory,
by
accessing
one
of
the
worlds
most
powerful
supercomputers,
the
LLNL
High
Performance
Computing
cluster.
The
grant
is
for
four
years,
subject
to
renewal
in
the
end
of
the
second
year,
and
carries
full
benefits
and
a
monthly
net
amount
of
approximately
1,550
1,650
.
Required
qualifications
The
ideal
candidate
should
have
a
degree
on
the
master
level
in
Electrical
Engineering,
Computer
Science,
Applied
Mathematics
or
a
related
field.
The
ideal
candidate
should
CORE, Voie du Roman Pays, 34 Office b.114 - B-1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium Tel .(32 10) 47 43 25 Fax (32 10) 47 43 01 E-mail : anthony.papavasiliou@uclouvain.be http://perso.uclouvain.be/anthony.papavasiliou/public_html/
have a solid background in optimization, mathematics, statistics and economics, an interest for the application of operations research in energy systems and strong programming skills. Proficient knowledge of English is highly desirable. Knowledge of French is not required. A background in power systems is highly desirable, though not required. To apply Applications, including a CV, a statement of purpose, three letters of recommendation and evidence of competency in English (e.g. TOEFL, GRE, proficiency degrees) should be sent to Professor Anthony Papavasiliou at anthony.papavasiliou@uclouvain.be. Applications should be sent as soon as possible and no later than August 23, 2013. The position will commence no later than January 2014. Early hiring (September 2013) is possible. For more information, please contact Professor Papavasiliou directly, or visit the following website : http://perso.uclouvain.be/anthony.papavasiliou/public_html/home/. Further information on the Center for Operations Research and Econometrics can be found at http://www.uclouvain.be/en-core.html or by contacting M. Francisco Santana Ferra at francisco.santanaferra@uclouvain.be.
CORE, Voie du Roman Pays, 34 Office b.114 - B-1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium Tel .(32 10) 47 43 25 Fax (32 10) 47 43 01 E-mail : anthony.papavasiliou@uclouvain.be http://perso.uclouvain.be/anthony.papavasiliou/public_html/