Research Fellow (ENG226R)

Contract: Funding limited for 14 months, or until 30^th April 2026

The post is for the project funded by RTE (Reseau De Transport D’Electricite) France. The project aims developing small-signal, state-space models for multiple HVDC-connected large offshore wind farms. The project is collaboration between research centre (University of Aberdeen, UK), Grid operator (RTE, France), and simulation software developer, (EMTP, Canada).

RTE and Europe in general, have ambitious plans for developing large scale offshore wind energy, which will be predominantly connected using MMC (Modular Multilevel Converter) HVDC transmission. In these new systems, the interactions between wind farm converters ad HVDC are becoming of high importance. In particular, the interactions between two HVDC systems are of concern when multiple wind farms are installed in vicinity. The analytical phasor and small-signal dynamic models will bring significant advantages for stability analysis, but they are not available on commercial simulation platforms like EMTP. These analytical models facilitate eigenvalue and parametric studies which are much faster and provide better in-depth stability analysis, than time-domain trial and error simulation. The nonlinear modleing modeling work will be based on EMTP platform, while state space modeling will use MATLAB software.

The Aberdeen HVDC Research Centre has around 10 members and considerable expertise in the area of HVDC, DC grids and power electronics. We have significant externally-funded research program and collaborative links with many major industry and academic players in Power industry. The research fellow/assistant will benefit from expert support within the group and association with School/University with strong research facilities and research excellence.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on Grade 6, £37,099 - £40,521 per annum and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Informal enquiries should be made to Prof Dragan Jovcic, Chair in Engineering, e-mail: d.jovcic@abdn.ac.uk

Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa. At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Lucy Redmayne, HR Adviser (e-mail: lucy.redmayne@abdn.ac.uk ) for further information.

To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/job.

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 5^th September 2024

The School of Engineering embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

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