Professor within in power system operation, planning and markets

IME-001-2013 | Application deadline:18 February 2013

The Faculty of Information Technology, Mathematics and Electrical En­gi­nee­ring at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) invites applications for a full-time professorship within power system operation, plan­ning and markets.

Information about the Department of Electric Power Engineering

The vision of the Department of Electric Power Engineering is to perform re­search and research-based education at an excellent international level. The department is the leading research group in electric power engineering in Nor­way, and holds a leading position in Europe in chosen disciplines within its research areas. Activities are organized into three main research areas, which are also responsible for the content of educational main profiles as follows:

• Electric Power Systems (Currently 5 professors, 3 adjunct professors,
  1 post doc. and 24 PhD students)
• Electric Power Technology (Currently 3 professors, 2 associate prof.,
  1 adjunct professor and 10 PhD students)
• Energy Conversion (Currently 3 professors, 1 adjunct professor, 1 post doc and 10 PhD students)

Research and education are supported by laboratory engineers and a me­cha­ni­cal workshop.

Job description

The professorship will have responsibility for teaching and research within po­wer market design and models for operation and planning in an open market. Focus areas include integration of renewable energy, representation of the grid, handling of constraints and methods for integration of physical power markets across national and regional borders.
The candidate is expected to initiate and take part in national and in­ter­na­tio­nal research projects and collaborations in accordance with the long-term strategy of the research area. Interdisciplinary collaboration and interaction with the corresponding industry are highly appreciated.

MSc and PhD candidates from the study programs of the faculty are ex­pec­ted to be competitive in an international job market. The professor will play a lea­ding/active role in developing the educational profile in the research area and ensuring an excellent learning environment, in collaboration with col­lea­gues, students, and external stakeholders. The faculty's study programs should have a strong international profile, and the professor is expected to be able to contribute to the development of international alliances and col­la­bo­ration. The professor is expected to teach relevant courses at all levels and should su­per­vise MSc and PhD students. Continued education is in­clu­ded in the portfolio of educational activities.

The research activities of the department rely on external funding. The pro­fes­sor is expected to work actively to receive re­search grants and other external income from the Research Council of Norway, Nordic and European research and educational agencies, relevant industry, and other available sources.

In addition to research and education, a professor is expected to be able to disseminate relevant parts of her/his re­search to a wider audience.

The professor is expected to participate in the formal management of re­search, education, and other relevant areas of activity in agreement with the Department Head.

Qualifications

The applicant should demonstrate professional qualifications within essential areas of power system operation and planning in a market context and pro­found scientific competence within one or more of these areas. She or he should be internationally recognized and able to lead and initiate research at a high international level. The applicant should demonstrate international ex­pe­ri­ence and have a strong publication record in terms of papers in peer-reviewed journals and other relevant international publication channels. She or he should document the ability to obtain external funding of her or his research from relevant sources.

The applicant should demonstrate the ability to develop educational activities and the learning environment. She or he should have experience in the su­per­vi­sion of master and doctoral students or similar experience qua­li­fying for such work. The applicant should demonstrate communicative skills that qua­lify for excellent teaching, supervision, and dissemination.