Renewable Energy / Smart GridsTechnical University of Munich
PhD in Smart Grids and Renewable Energy Integration
Application Deadline2026-09-15
SupervisorDr. Thomas Hamacher
Funding & StipendFully funded research assistantship (TV-L E13 100%) - €45,500/year
Project Focus & Research Scope
Research Direction
The project focuses on optimization frameworks for smart grid power flows, battery storage management, and decentralized energy markets to facilitate the transition to high-penetration renewable energy systems.
Lab Culture and Facilities
The TUM Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers a world-class environment with dedicated simulation labs, hardware-in-the-loop testbeds, and close links to Munich's thriving cleantech sector.
Required Academic Qualifications
- 1M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, or Control Theory
- 2Knowledge of power system modeling and optimization
- 3Python/MATLAB experience
Application Requirements & Dossier
- Motivation letter explaining research interest (2 pages)
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae
- Contact details of two academic references
Host Institution
Technical University of Munich
Munich, Bavaria, GermanyThe Technical University of Munich is a public research university in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. It specializes in engineering, technology, medicine, and applied and natural sciences.
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