1) Marie-Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctorate Candidate (DC17)
15832BR
Cardiff School of Engineering
Research
Advert
Marie-Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctorate Candidate (DC17)
School of Engineering Cardiff University/TNEI
Applicants are invited for a Doctorate Candidate position in the ADOreD (Accelerating the Deployment of Offshore wind using Dc technology) network at Cardiff School of Engineering funded by European Commission’s Marie-Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctorate Network (DN). The aim of the post is to undertake research on “Design and control of offshore wind farms with hybrid ac and dc technologies” leading to a PhD degree award. The objective is to provide cost-effective and reliable schemes to design and operate offshore windfarms to meet the requirements for achieving the net zero target. Connection strategies/schemes of offshore wind farms to HVDC links will be developed; Control strategies and schemes for offshore windfarms with capabilities of fault-ride-through, frequency support will be designed; Overall design guidance of offshore windfarms with hybrid ac and dc technologies to reduce the costs and power losses, considering aspects of different distance, voltage levels, and different configurations will be produced. A thorough knowledge of electrical power system analysis and control is essential.
This post is fixed term for 36 months, of which 24 months will be based at Cardiff University (CU) and 12 months at TNEI. The candidate will register at Cardiff University for a PhD degree study. Your workplace will be Cardiff University, Cardiff UK in years 1 and 3, and TNEI based in Manchester UK in year 2. The Doctorate Candidate will spend 6 months secondment at CEPRI in Beijing China during the 24-month contract with Cardiff University.
Salary
In Pension:
Living Allowance: £33,410 per annum
Mobility Allowance: £4,308 per annum
Not in Pension:
Living Allowance: £39,429 per annum
Mobility Allowance: £5,088 per annum
Plus family allowance if eligible.
Job ref: 15832BR
For informal enquiries about the post please contact Professor Jun Liang (LiangJ1@cardiff.ac.uk) and Dr. Diptargha Chakravorty (diptargha@tneigroup.com)
For further details about working at Cardiff School of Engineering please contact Enginadmin@cardiff.ac.uk
Cardiff University (CU):
Cardiff University is a member of the prestigious Russell Group. With 33 000 students representing over 100 countries, it is the 10th largest university in the UK. With a research portfolio of over £500m, it supports a world-leading research community. CU’s overall FP7 portfolio comprised 170 project participations (leading 61) and €71.53 million EC grant value. CU has participated in 19 ETNs under H2020, coordinating 3 of these networks. Cardiff’s Research, and Innovation Services department ensures that the academic community sustains strong links with business, industry, Government and other partners across Europe and beyond.
TNEI:
TNEI is an independent specialist energy consultancy providing technical, strategic, environmental, and consenting advice to organisations operating within the conventional and renewable energy sectors. TNEI has three offices in the UK apart from offices in Ireland, South Africa and the US. TNEI typically works with clients across the industry, from Transmission System Operators, Distribution Network Operators, Developers, Equipment manufacturers, etc. Those who work in TNEI are passionate about helping the industry to meet carbon emission targets. Most of the engineers have a background in electrical engineering with a significant number of them having PhDs in power systems.
TNEI also owns, develops, and maintains the power system analysis software tool IPSA, an industry-leading power system design and analysis software package used by the industry for over 48 years.
Date advert posted: Thursday, 15 December 2022
Closing date: Thursday, 12 January 2023
The School of Engineering of Cardiff University holds an Athena SWAN Bronze Award that recognises good employment practice and a commitment to develop the careers of women working in science. Cardiff University is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. For this vacancy we actively encourage women to apply. We will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share opportunities.
Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at: Responsible research assessment - Research - Cardiff University
Job Description
The position is part of the ADOreD (Accelerating the Deployment of Offshore wind using Dc technology) project. ADOreD is one of the largest industrial doctoral networks contributing to the decarbonization of electric power system via developing the most appropriate models and methods for a coordinated approach to offshore renewable connections. Six academic and 12 industrial beneficiaries will recruit and train 19 doctoral candidates performing research on topics spanning offshore wind, HVDC technology and grids and interactions between AC and DC systems. ADOreD is funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe research & innovation programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement No 101073554. The UK organisations within the project are funded by UKRI MSCA Guarantee grants EP/X031144/1 and EP/X03268X/1 .
In accordance with MSCA Doctoral Networks, candidates must comply with mobility rule: you must not have resided or carried out your main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the UK for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before your recruitment date.
The Doctorate Candidate will carry out the following tasks throughout the project:
• To develop connection strategies/schemes of offshore wind farms to HVDC links.
• To optimize design and schedule of offshore wind farms using HVDC, MVDC and LVDC technologies.
• To design control strategies and schemes for offshore windfarms with capabilities of fault-ride-through, frequency support.
• To verify proposed methods and strategies using real-time simulations on the industrial platform
• To assist in the supervision of undergraduate student research projects, as required.
• To record, analyse and contribute to publications of findings.
• To prepare written summaries of the research undertaken to colleagues for review purposes.
• To assist with the preparation of progress reports on research for funding bodies as required.
• To liaise as required with relevant administrative committees on matters relating to the research programme.
• To contribute to the overall activities of the research team and the DN as required.
• To prepare publications and research presentations with guidance and advice.
• To attend and present research at groups, meetings and conferences as appropriate.
• To write and maintain accurate records of the research being undertaken.
• To provide technical advice in relation of the research and the techniques used to other staff members within the wider research team.
• To take part in knowledge-transfer activities, including collaborative meetings with other research groups.
• To communicate and present research results within the research group, at meetings, through research paper publications and other recognised avenues as appropriate.
• To ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in respect of equality and diversity, data protection, copyright and licensing, security, financial and other University policies, procedures, and codes as appropriate.
• To take reasonable care for the health of yourself and of other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, EC directives and the University’s Safety, Health and Environment Policies and procedures and to cooperate with the University on any legal duties placed on it as the employer.
You may be asked to perform other duties occasionally which are not included above, but will be consistent with the role.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
• A Bachelor’s degree (1st class or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (Electrical/Electronic Engineering).
• Thorough knowledge of electrical power engineering and power electronics.
• Experience of computer simulation of power systems.
• Thorough knowledge of power system analysis techniques and electrical energy systems.
• Expertise in techniques of modelling, simulation, and control of power converters.
• Proven excellent oral and written communication skills with well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A proven enthusiastic, self-motivated individual.
• Experience of communicating to a variety of audiences through different media along with the ability to present confidently to academic and non-academic audiences at meetings and conferences.
• Demonstrated commitment to high quality research.
Desirable Criteria
• A Masters degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering from a leading University programme
• Experience with PSCAD/EMTDC, MATLAB/Simulink, and/or real time digital simulation.
• Experience in reporting and management of project progress
• Demonstrable experience/competence in data analysis and dissemination of research findings
• Knowledge of control system design techniques
• A creative, innovative, team-working attitude
Additional Information
Additional Information
This is EC Horizon Europe Marie-Skłodowska-Curie Actions, Doctorate Network (DN) project.
Rules for recruitment are that DN are limited to Doctorate Candidates (DC) in the first 4 years of their career. Therefore, the applicant must not have been awarded a PhD and their research experience must total ≤ 4 years at date of recruitment (counted from the diploma/degree that gives the right to embark in a doctoral degree).
DC recruitment is also subject to the mobility rule, “The researchers may be a national of a Member State, of an Associated Country or of any other third country”. The researcher must not have resided or carried out his/her main activity (work, studies etc) in the country of his/her host organisation for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to his/her recruitment. Short stays (e.g., holidays) are not taken into account.
The DC will ideally commence PhD enrolment / employment in January/April 2023. In order to enrol on a PhD at Cardiff University, the candidates will need to be able to provide evidence of English language ability. See http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/international/english-language-requirements for details. The relevant certificate/qualification does not need to have been obtained at the time of applying for this job but must be obtained before a formal offer of employment can be made.
IMPORTANT: Evidencing Criteria
Candidates should evidence that they meet ALL of the essential criteria as well as, where relevant, the desirable criteria. As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide this evidence via a supporting statement. Please ensure when submitting this document / attaching it to your application profile you name it with the vacancy reference number, in this instance, 15832BR.
Salary Range Min.33,410
Salary Range Max.
39,429
Job CategoryAcademic - Research
Grade
Grade 6
2) Marie-Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctorate Candidate (DC16)
15833BR
Cardiff School of Engineering
Research
Advert
Marie-Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctorate Candidate (DC16)
School of Engineering Cardiff University/TNEI
Applicants are invited for a Doctorate Candidate position in the ADOreD (Accelerating the Deployment of Offshore wind using Dc technology) network at Cardiff School of Engineering funded by European Commission’s Marie-Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctorate Network (DN). The aim of the post is to undertake research on “Assessment and operation of DC technology based multi-purpose interconnectors (MPIs) ” leading to a PhD degree award. The objective is to conduct research on DC technology based MPIs to realize their potential benefits for market integrations, enhancing security of power supply, providing additional system services (e.g. cross border balancing) and reducing capacity costs. Control strategies for MPIs integrated with offshore wind power will be designed. Converter interoperability and design coordinate controls for DC technology will be evaluated. Different modes and procedures of black start together with sub-synchronous-oscillation and wide-frequency stability issues will be investigated. A thorough knowledge of electrical power system analysis and control is essential.
This post is fixed term for 36 months, of which 24 months will be based at Cardiff University (CU) and 12 months at TNEI. The candidate will register at Cardiff University for a PhD degree study. Your workplace will be Cardiff University, Cardiff UK in years 1 and 3, and TNEI based in Manchester UK in year 2. The Doctorate Candidate will spend 6 months secondment at HVDC Centre, SHET in Glasgow during the 24-month contract with Cardiff University.
Salary
In Pension:
Living Allowance: £33,410 per annum
Mobility Allowance: £4,308 per annum
Not in Pension:
Living Allowance: £39,429 per annum
Mobility Allowance: £5,088 per annum
Plus family allowance if eligible.
Job ref: 15833BR
For informal enquiries about the post please contact Professor Jun Liang (LiangJ1@cardiff.ac.uk) and Dr. Diptargha Chakravorty (diptargha@tneigroup.com)
For further details about working at Cardiff School of Engineering please contact Enginadmin@cardiff.ac.uk
Cardiff University (CU):
Cardiff University is a member of the prestigious Russell Group. With 33 000 students representing over 100 countries, it is the 10th largest university in the UK. With a research portfolio of over £500m, it supports a world-leading research community. CU’s overall FP7 portfolio comprised 170 project participations (leading 61) and €71.53 million EC grant value. CU has participated in 19 ETNs under H2020, coordinating 3 of these networks. Cardiff’s Research, and Innovation Services department ensures that the academic community sustains strong links with business, industry, Government and other partners across Europe and beyond.
TNEI:
TNEI is an independent specialist energy consultancy providing technical, strategic, environmental, and consenting advice to organisations operating within the conventional and renewable energy sectors. TNEI has three offices in the UK apart from offices in Ireland, South Africa and the US. TNEI typically works with clients across the industry, from Transmission System Operators, Distribution Network Operators, Developers, Equipment manufacturers, etc. Those who work in TNEI are passionate about helping the industry to meet carbon emission targets. Most of the engineers have a background in electrical engineering with a significant number of them having PhDs in power systems.
TNEI also owns, develops, and maintains the power system analysis software tool IPSA, an industry-leading power system design and analysis software package used by the industry for over 48 years.
Date advert posted: Thursday, 15 December 2022
Closing date: Thursday, 12 January 2023.
The School of Engineering of Cardiff University holds an Athena SWAN Bronze Award that recognises good employment practice and a commitment to develop the careers of women working in science. Cardiff University is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. For this vacancy we actively encourage women to apply. We will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share opportunities.
Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at: Responsible research assessment - Research - Cardiff University
Job Description
The position is part of the ADOreD (Accelerating the Deployment of Offshore wind using Dc technology) project. ADOreD is one of the largest industrial doctoral networks contributing to the decarbonization of electric power system via developing the most appropriate models and methods for a coordinated approach to offshore renewable connections. Six academic and 12 industrial beneficiaries will recruit and train 19 doctoral candidates performing research on topics spanning offshore wind, HVDC technology and grids and interactions between AC and DC systems. ADOreDADOReD is funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe research & innovation programme under the Marie SkłodowskaSklodowska-Curie grant agreement No 101073554. The UK organisations within the project are funded by UKRI MSCA Guarantee grants EP/X031144/1 and EP/X03268X/1.
In accordance with MSCA Doctoral Networks, candidates must comply with mobility rule: you must not have resided or carried out your main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the UK for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before your recruitment date.
The Doctorate Candidate will carry out the following tasks throughout the project:
• To assess structures and models of DC grid technology based MPI
• To evaluate converter interoperability and design coordinate controls for DC grids
• To analyze and assess new functions of MPIs, such as black start capability and power support to the grids
• To investigate different modes and procedures of black start together with sub-synchronous-oscillation and wide-frequency stability issues
• To validate the function of MPIs by real-time simulations in industrial platforms
• To assist in the supervision of undergraduate student research projects, as required.
• To record, analyse and contribute to publications of findings.
• To prepare written summaries of the research undertaken to colleagues for review purposes.
• To assist with the preparation of progress reports on research for funding bodies as required.
• To liaise as required with relevant administrative committees on matters relating to the research programme.
• To contribute to the overall activities of the research team and the DN as required.
• To prepare publications and research presentations with guidance and advice.
• To attend and present research at groups, meetings and conferences as appropriate.
• To write and maintain accurate records of the research being undertaken.
• To provide technical advice in relation of the research and the techniques used to other staff members within the wider research team.
• To take part in knowledge-transfer activities, including collaborative meetings with other research groups.
• To communicate and present research results within the research group, at meetings, through research paper publications and other recognised avenues as appropriate.
• To ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in respect of equality and diversity, data protection, copyright and licensing, security, financial and other University policies, procedures, and codes as appropriate.
• To take reasonable care for the health of yourself and of other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, EC directives and the University’s Safety, Health and Environment Policies and procedures and to cooperate with the University on any legal duties placed on it as the employer.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
• A Bachelor’s degree (1st class or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (Electrical/Electronic Engineering).
• Thorough knowledge of electrical power engineering and power electronics.
• Experience of computer simulation of power systems.
• Thorough knowledge of power system analysis techniques and electrical energy systems.
• Expertise in techniques of modelling, simulation and control of power converters.
• Proven excellent oral and written communication skills with well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A proven enthusiastic, self-motivated individual.
• Experience of communicating to a variety of audiences through different media along with the ability to present confidently to academic and non-academic audiences at meetings and conferences.
• Demonstrated commitment to high quality research.
Desirable Criteria
• A Masters degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering from a leading University programme
• Experience with PSCAD/EMTDC, MATLAB/Simulink, and/or real time digital simulation.
• Experience in reporting and management of project progress
• Demonstrable experience/competence in data analysis and dissemination of research findings
• Knowledge of control system design techniques
• A creative, innovative, team-working attitude
Additional Information
You may be asked to perform other duties occasionally which are not included above but will be consistent with the role.
Additional Information
This is EC Horizon Europe Marie-Skłodowska-Curie Actions, Doctorate Network (DN) project.
Rules for recruitment are that DN are limited to Doctorate Candidates (DC) in the first 4 years of their career. Therefore, the applicant must not have been awarded a PhD and their research experience must total ≤ 4 years at date of recruitment (counted from the diploma/degree that gives the right to embark in a doctoral degree).
DC recruitment is also subject to the mobility rule, “The researchers may be a national of a Member State, of an Associated Country or of any other third country”. The researcher must not have resided or carried out his/her main activity (work, studies etc) in the country of his/her host organisation for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to his/her recruitment. Short stays (e.g. holidays) are not taken into account.
The DC will ideally commence PhD enrolment / employment in January/April 2023. In order to enrol on a PhD at Cardiff University, the candidates will need to be able to provide evidence of English language ability. See http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/international/english-language-requirements for details. The relevant certificate/qualification does not need to have been obtained at the time of applying for this job but must be obtained before a formal offer of employment can be made.
IMPORTANT: Evidencing Criteria
Candidates should evidence that they meet ALL of the essential criteria as well as, where relevant, the desirable criteria. As part of the application process you will be asked to provide this evidence via a supporting statement. Please ensure when submitting this document / attaching it to your application profile you name it with the vacancy reference number, in this instance, 15833BR.
Salary Range Min.33,410
Salary Range Max.
39,429
Job CategoryAcademic - Research
Grade
Grade 6
3) Marie-Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctorate Candidate (DC18)
15828BR
Cardiff School of Engineering
Research
Advert
Marie-Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctorate Candidate (DC18)
School of Engineering Cardiff University/ORE Catapult
Applicants are invited for a Doctorate Candidate position in the ADOreD (Accelerating the Deployment of Offshore wind using Dc technology) network at Cardiff School of Engineering funded by European Commission’s Marie-Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctorate Network (DN). The aim of the post is to undertake research on “Modelling and control of large wind turbines for fault ride-through and grid support” leading to a PhD degree award. The objectives are to develop models and advanced controls of large offshore wind turbine for grid support and set up real-time simulation platforms to implement compliance testing such as high/low voltage ride-through. Power systems with power-electronics-based devices will be modelled, simulated using software packages, and tested through lab experiments. A thorough knowledge of electrical power system analysis and control is essential.
This post is fixed term for 36 months, from which 24 months at Cardiff University (CU) and 12 months at ORE Catapult. The candidate will register at Cardiff University for a PhD degree study. Your workplace will be Cardiff University, Cardiff UK in years 1 and 3, and ORE Catapult based in BlythNewcastle UK in year 2. The Doctorate Candidate will spend 6 months secondment at CEPRI in China during the 24-month contract with Cardiff University.
Salary
In Pension:
Living Allowance: £33,410 per annum
Mobility Allowance: £4,308 per annum
Not in Pension:
Living Allowance: £39,429 per annum
Mobility Allowance: £5,088 per annum
Plus family allowance if eligible.
Job ref: 15828BR
For informal enquiries about the post please contact Professor Jun Liang (LiangJ1@cardiff.ac.uk) and Dr. Chunjiang Jia (chunjiang.jia@ore.catapult.org.uk )
For further details about working at Cardiff School of Engineering please contact Karen Baldwin Enginadmin@cardiff.ac.uk
Cardiff University (CU):
Cardiff University is a member of the prestigious Russell Group. With 33 000 students representing over 100 countries, it is the 10th largest university in the UK. With a research portfolio of over £500m, it supports a world-leading research community. CU’s overall FP7 portfolio comprised 170 project participations (leading 61) and €71.53 million EC grant value. CU has participated in 19 ETNs under H2020, coordinating 3 of these networks. Cardiff’s Research, and Innovation Services department ensures that the academic community sustains strong links with business, industry, Government and other partners across Europe and beyond.
ORE Catapult:
ORE Catapult was established in 2013 by the UK Government and is part of a network of Catapults set up by Innovate UK in high growth industries. It is the UK’s leading innovation centre for offshore renewable energy. We work with industry and research partners to identify, develop, prove and de-risk promising new technologies and bring them to market, helping to reduce the cost of offshore renewable energy, supporting the growth of the industry, and delivering UK economic benefit.
Date advert posted: Thursday, 15 December 2022
Closing date: Thursday, 12 January 2023
The School of Engineering of Cardiff University holds an Athena SWAN Bronze Award that recognises good employment practice and a commitment to develop the careers of women working in science. Cardiff University is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. For this vacancy we actively encourage women to apply. We will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share opportunities.
Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at: Responsible research assessment - Research - Cardiff University
Job Description
The position is part of the ADOreD (Accelerating the Deployment of Offshore wind using Dc technology) project. ADOreD is one of the largest industrial doctoral networks contributing to the decarbonization of electric power system via developing the most appropriate models and methods for a coordinated approach to offshore renewable connections. Six academic and 12 industrial beneficiaries will recruit and train 19 doctoral candidates performing research on topics spanning offshore wind, HVDC technology and grids and interactions between AC and DC systems. ADOreDADOReD is funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe research & innovation programme under the Marie SkłodowskaSklodowska-Curie grant agreement No 101073554. The UK organisations within the project are funded by UKRI MSCA Guarantee grants EP/X031144/1 and EP/X036197/1.
In accordance with MSCA Doctoral Networks, candidates must comply with mobility rule: you must not have resided or carried out your main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the UK for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before your recruitment date.
The Doctorate Candidate will carry out the following tasks throughout the project:
• To develop control models of large wind turbines for grid support and fault ride-through.
• To evaluate control methods for large turbine converters providing grid support.
• To set up joint simulation platforms considering both mechanical and electrical mechanism of lager wind turbines.
• To implement grid support and compliance tests using 15MW turbine powertrain test rig at the industrial side.
• To assist in the supervision of undergraduate student research projects, as required.
• To record, analyse and contribute to publications of findings.
• To prepare written summaries of the research undertaken to colleagues for review purposes.
• To assist with the preparation of progress reports on research for funding bodies as required.
• To liaise as required with relevant administrative committees on matters relating to the research programme.
• To contribute to the overall activities of the research team and the DN as required.
• To prepare publications and research presentations with guidance and advice.
• To attend and present research at groups, meetings and conferences as appropriate.
• To write and maintain accurate records of the research being undertaken.
• To provide technical advice in relation of the research and the techniques used to other staff members within the wider research team.
• To take part in knowledge-transfer activities, including collaborative meetings with other research groups.
• To communicate and present research results within the research group, at meetings, through research paper publications and other recognised avenues as appropriate.
• To ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in respect of equality and diversity, data protection, copyright and licensing, security, financial and other University policies, procedures, and codes as appropriate.
• To take reasonable care for the health of yourself and of other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, EC directives and the University’s Safety, Health and Environment Policies and procedures and to cooperate with the University on any legal duties placed on it as the employer.
You may be asked to perform other duties occasionally which are not included above, but will be consistent with the role.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
• A Bachelor’s degree (1st class or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (Electrical/Electronic Engineering).
• Thorough knowledge of electrical power engineering and power electronics.
• Experience of computer simulation of power systems.
• Thorough knowledge of power system analysis techniques and electrical energy systems.
• Expertise in techniques of modelling, simulation and control of power converters.
• Proven excellent oral and written communication skills with well-developed well developed interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A proven enthusiastic, self-motivated individual.
• Experience of communicating to a variety of audiences through different media along with the ability to present confidently to academic and non-academic audiences at meetings and conferences.
• Demonstrated commitment to high quality research.
Desirable Criteria
• A Masters degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering from a leading University programme
• Experience with PSCAD/EMTDC, MATLAB/Simulink, and/or real time digital simulation.
• Experience in reporting and management of project progress
• Demonstrable experience/competence in data analysis and dissemination of research findings
• Knowledge of control system design techniques
• A creative, innovative, team-working attitude
Additional Information
Additional Information
This is EC Horizon Europe Marie-Skłodowska-Curie Actions, Doctorate Network (DN) project.
Rules for recruitment are that DN are limited to Doctorate Candidates (DC) in the first 4 years of their career. Therefore, Therefore the applicant must not have been awarded a PhD and their research experience must total ≤ 4 years at date of recruitment (counted from the diploma/degree that gives the right to embark in a doctoral degree).
DC recruitment is also subject to the mobility rule, “The researchers may be a national of a Member State, of an Associated Country or of any other third country”. The researcher must not have resided or carried out his/her main activity (work, studies etc) in the country of his/her host organisation for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to his/her recruitment. Short stays (e.g., e.g. holidays) are not taken into account.
The DC will ideally commence PhD enrolment / employment in January/April 2023. In order to enrol on a PhD at Cardiff University, the candidatesrcandidates will need to be able to provide evidence of English language ability. See http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/international/english-language-requirements for details. The relevant certificate/qualification does not need to have been obtained at the time of applying for this job but must be obtained before a formal offer of employment can be made.
IMPORTANT: Evidencing Criteria
Candidates should evidence that they meet ALL of the essential criteria as well as, where relevant, the desirable criteria. As part of the application process, process you will be asked to provide this evidence via a supporting statement. Please ensure when submitting this document / attaching it to your application profile you name it with the vacancy reference number, in this instance, 15828BR.
Salary Range Min.33,410
Salary Range Max.
39,429
Job CategoryAcademic - Research
Grade
Grade 6
4) Marie-Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctorate Candidate (DC19)
15830BR
Cardiff School of Engineering
Research
Advert
Marie-Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctorate Candidate (DC19)
School of Engineering Cardiff University/ORE Catapult
Applicants are invited for a Doctorate Candidate position in the ADOreD (Accelerating the Deployment of Offshore wind using Dc technology) network at Cardiff School of Engineering funded by European Commission’s Marie-Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctorate Network (DN). The aim of the post is to undertake research on “Reliability-based design optimisation of large offshore wind turbine” leading to a PhD degree award. The objective is to analyse the cost reduction when large floating offshore wind turbines are connected to DC transmission systems with different topologies. Electrical infrastructure with DC connections will be simulated, and Utilization and cost reduction of cables with DC technologies for floating wind turbine based offshore wind farms will be evaluated. A thorough knowledge of electrical power system analysis and control is essential.
This post is fixed term for 36 months, from which 24 months at Cardiff University (CU) and 12 months at ORE Catapult. The candidate will register at Cardiff University for a PhD degree study. Your workplace will be Cardiff University, Cardiff UK in years 1 and 3, and ORE Catapult based in Blyth UK in year 2. The Doctorate Candidate will spend 6 months secondment at HVDC Centre, SHET in Glasgow during the 24-month contract with Cardiff University.
Salary:
In Pension:
Living Allowance: £33,410 per annum
Mobility Allowance: £4,308 per annum
Not in Pension:
Living Allowance: £39,429 per annum
Mobility Allowance: £5,088 per annum
Plus family allowance if applicable.
Job ref: 15830BR
For informal enquiries about the post please contact Professor Jun Liang (LiangJ1@cardiff.ac.uk) and Dr. Michael Smailes (michael.smailes@ore.catapult.org.uk )
For further details about working at Cardiff School of Engineering please contact Enginadmin@cardiff.ac.uk
Cardiff University (CU):
Cardiff University is a member of the prestigious Russell Group. With 33 000 students representing over 100 countries, it is the 10th largest university in the UK. With a research portfolio of over £500m, it supports a world-leading research community. CU’s overall FP7 portfolio comprised 170 project participations (leading 61) and €71.53 million EC grant value. CU has participated in 19 ETNs under H2020, coordinating 3 of these networks. Cardiff’s Research, and Innovation Services department ensures that the academic community sustains strong links with business, industry, Government and other partners across Europe and beyond.
ORE Catapult:
ORE Catapult was established in 2013 by the UK Government and is part of a network of Catapults set up by Innovate UK in high growth industries. It is the UK’s leading innovation centre for offshore renewable energy. We work with industry and research partners to identify, develop, prove and de-risk promising new technologies and bring them to market, helping to reduce the cost of offshore renewable energy, supporting the growth of the industry, and delivering UK economic benefit.
Date advert posted: Thursday, 15 December 2022
Closing date: Thursday, 12 January 2023
The School of Engineering of Cardiff University holds an Athena SWAN Bronze Award that recognises good employment practice and a commitment to develop the careers of women working in science. Cardiff University is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. For this vacancy we actively encourage women to apply. We will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share opportunities.
Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at: Responsible research assessment - Research - Cardiff University
Job Description
The position is part of the ADOreD (Accelerating the Deployment of Offshore wind using Dc technology) project. ADOreD is one of the largest industrial doctoral networks contributing to the decarbonization of electric power system via developing the most appropriate models and methods for a coordinated approach to offshore renewable connections. Six academic and 12 industrial beneficiaries will recruit and train 19 doctoral candidates performing research on topics spanning offshore wind, HVDC technology and grids and interactions between AC and DC systems. ADOreD is funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe research & innovation programme under the Marie Skłodowska -Curie grant agreement No 101073554. The UK organisations within the project are funded by UKRI MSCA Guarantee grants EP/X031144/1 and EP/X036197/1.
In accordance with MSCA Doctoral Networks, candidates must comply with mobility rule: you must not have resided or carried out your main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the UK for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before your recruitment date.
The Doctorate Candidate will carry out the following tasks throughout the project:
• To develop topologies and models for grid connection of floating offshore wind turbines.
• To evaluate utilisation of cables with DC technologies for offshore wind farms
• To assess cost reduction offshore wind farms with different DC topologies over lifetime
• To design and test DC controls and validate in real-time simulation platform.
• To assist in the supervision of undergraduate student research projects, as required.
• To record, analyse and contribute to publications of findings.
• To prepare written summaries of the research undertaken to colleagues for review purposes.
• To assist with the preparation of progress reports on research for funding bodies as required.
• To liaise as required with relevant administrative committees on matters relating to the research programme.
• To contribute to the overall activities of the research team and the DN as required.
• To prepare publications and research presentations with guidance and advice.
• To attend and present research at groups, meetings and conferences as appropriate.
• To write and maintain accurate records of the research being undertaken.
• To provide technical advice in relation of the research and the techniques used to other staff members within the wider research team.
• To take part in knowledge-transfer activities, including collaborative meetings with other research groups.
• To communicate and present research results within the research group, at meetings, through research paper publications and other recognised avenues as appropriate.
• To ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in respect of equality and diversity, data protection, copyright and licensing, security, financial and other University policies, procedures, and codes as appropriate.
• To take reasonable care for the health of yourself and of other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, EC directives and the University’s Safety, Health and Environment Policies and procedures and to cooperate with the University on any legal duties placed on it as the employer.
You may be asked to perform other duties which are not included above, but will be consistent with the role.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
• A Bachelor’s degree (1st class or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (Electrical/Electronic Engineering).
• Thorough knowledge of electrical power engineering and power electronics.
• Experience of computer simulation of power systems.
• Thorough knowledge of power system analysis techniques and electrical energy systems.
• Expertise in techniques of modelling, simulation and control of power converters.
• Proven excellent oral and written communication skills with well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A proven enthusiastic, self-motivated individual.
• Experience of communicating to a variety of audiences through different media along with the ability to present confidently to academic and non-academic audiences at meetings and conferences.
• Demonstrated commitment to high quality research.
Desirable Criteria
• A Masters degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering from a leading University programme
• Experience with PSCAD/EMTDC, MATLAB/Simulink, and/or real time digital simulation.
• Experience in reporting and management of project progress
• Demonstrable experience/competence in data analysis and dissemination of research findings
• Knowledge of control system design techniques
• A creative, innovative, team-working attitude
Additional Information
Additional Information
This is EC Horizon Europe Marie-Skłodowska-Curie Actions, Doctorate Network (DN) project.
Rules for recruitment are that DN are limited to Doctorate Candidates (DC) in the first 4 years of their career. Therefore, the applicant must not have been awarded a PhD and their research experience must total ≤ 4 years at date of recruitment (counted from the diploma/degree that gives the right to embark in a doctoral degree).
DC recruitment is also subject to the mobility rule, “The researchers may be a national of a Member State, of an Associated Country or of any other third country”. The researcher must not have resided or carried out his/her main activity (work, studies etc) in the country of his/her host organisation for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to his/her recruitment. Short stays (e.g., holidays) are not taken into account.
The DC will ideally commence PhD enrolment / employment in January/April 2023. In order to enrol on a PhD at Cardiff University, the candidates will need to be able to provide evidence of English language ability. See http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/international/english-language-requirements for details. The relevant certificate/qualification does not need to have been obtained at the time of applying for this job but must be obtained before a formal offer of employment can be made.
IMPORTANT: Evidencing Criteria
Candidates should evidence that they meet ALL of the essential criteria as well as, where relevant, the desirable criteria. As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide this evidence via a supporting statement. Please ensure when submitting this document / attaching it to your application profile you name it with the vacancy reference number, in this instance, 15830BR.
Salary Range Min.33,410
Salary Range Max.
39,429
Job CategoryAcademic - Research
Grade
Grade 6
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