PhD Student in Electrical Engineering: Power System Adequacy - Uppsala University, Sweden

About the Position

Uppsala University invites applications for a doctoral student in electrical engineering with a focus on power system adequacy. The project studies whether future power systems, with high shares of weather-dependent generation and new demands such as electrified transport and industry, will be able to meet electricity needs reliably across timescales.

The doctoral candidate will develop adequacy assessment models that combine generation, storage, network and demand representations, apply them to Nordic and European datasets, and analyse how policy and market design choices affect reliability. The position sits within the university's electric power and energy systems research, and doctoral students are employed on paid contracts under collective-agreement terms.

Candidate Profile

Applicants hold a master's degree in electrical engineering, energy systems, physics or a related field, with strong quantitative skills and programming experience. Prior work with power-system modelling or energy-system optimisation is an advantage. Admission runs through the university's third-cycle programme in electrical engineering.

Highlights

• Power system adequacy assessment
• Modelling of weather-dependent generation and demand
• Nordic and European energy system analysis
• Reliability, market design and policy interaction
• Electric power and energy systems research environment
• Paid doctoral employment under Swedish collective agreement

Funding and Duration

Component	Details
Award or position	PhD fellowship / salaried position
Stipend / salary	Monthly doctoral salary per the Uppsala University salary ladder (approx. SEK 31,300+)
Duration	Four years (PhD employment)

Eligibility and Requirements

Component	Details
Applicant eligibility	Worldwide
Academic preparation	Master's in electrical engineering, energy systems, physics or a related field
Language	English proficiency required

Application dates

Component	Details
Recruitment status	Open
Deadline	1 November 2026
Location	Uppsala, Sweden

About Uppsala University

Uppsala University is a comprehensive research university in Uppsala, Sweden, and the oldest university in the Nordic countries. Its research and education span science, medicine, technology, humanities and social sciences. Doctoral students are employed as paid researchers with monthly salaries across its departments.

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Important Notes

• Application deadline: 1 November 2026 - late or incomplete applications are normally not considered.
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How to Apply

Submit your application through the official page before the deadline: 1 November 2026. Read the eligibility requirements carefully and prepare all requested documents - early applications are strongly recommended for competitive awards.

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Official Link

https://uu.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:967690