PhD scholarship in impedance-aware adaptive control of power electronic converters DTU Wind

Are you passionate about the green energy transition Do you wish to contribute to the development of solutions to support the increasingly renewable power grid This fully funded 3-year PhD position at DTU Wind and Energy Systems could be a perfect fit for you.

We offer a vibrant multidisciplinary international and friendly environment encouraging creativity diversity empathy and teamwork. You will have a great opportunity to build strong networks with internationally known researchers at DTU and other universities as well as leading industrial partners.

As a PhD candidate you will join the Power-to-X and Storage (PtX) section within the Power and Energy Systems (PES) division. The PtX section combines multidisciplinary research in energy storage and flexibility digital twins energy islands electrolyzers and machine learning. Our team of 26 membersfrom 13 different nationalities values diversity and includes experts in a broad range of scientific disciplines including electrical engineering control theory industrial engineering electronics engineering energy policy data science and applied mathematics.

As part of the RADAR project funded by Independent Research Fund Denmark (DFF) you will have the opportunity to undertake two research stays: at CY Cergy Paris University with Prof. Eric Monmasson and at Danfoss Drives in Gråsten Denmark.

Responsibilities and qualifications
The global shift to renewables is replacing traditional power plants with wind solar batteries and flexible loads - all interfaced via Voltage Source Converters (VSCs). As more converters are deployed they collectively weaken grid strength and introduce high volatility in grid impedance. Each newly installed VSC must be tuned during commissioning to match local conditions. This is typically done by manually adjusting control gains through trial and error - a time-consuming process that is increasingly unreliable as grid conditions shift from minute to minute.

This PhD project will leverage the power of field-programmable gate arrays (FPGA) to deploy machine learning models on the edge with low latency and high energy efficiency. This added intelligence will enable the rapid evaluation of millions of combinations of control parameters determining the optimal values to maximize stability efficiency and dynamic performance.

The ideal candidate will have experience or an interest in the following areas:

• Knowledge of computer science and machine learning.
• Familiarity with electrical and electronic engineering.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python C or MATLAB.
• Experience with embedded systems specifically FPGAs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate in interdisciplinary teams.
• Excellent command of the English language and communication skills with the ability to present results in scientific papers.

We welcome candidates with varied experiences and educational pathways. DTU Wind works with an inclusive mindset in recruitment. If you find the position interesting but do not think you meet all our requirements apply anyway - you could be the ideal candidate for us.

You must have a two-year masters degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year masters degree.

Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme please see DTUs rules for the PhD education.

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be conducted by Professor Tomislav Dragicevic and Postdoctoral Researchers Pere Izquierdo and Miguel Lopez.

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research education innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years.

The PhD project must start in 2026. The exact start date will be subject to a mutual agreement considering your availability and preference and will be earliest 1 March position is full-time.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor Tomislav Dragicevic ().

You can read more about DTU Wind and Energy Systems at you are applying from abroad you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU Moving to you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar PhDrelocation to Denmark and startup Zoom seminar for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than31 January 2026 (23:59 Danish time).

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply please open the link Apply now fill out the online application form and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale

You may apply prior to obtaining your masters degree but cannot begin before having received it.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age gender disability race religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology which is subject to special rules for security and export control open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

The Department of Wind and Energy Systems is one of the worlds largest centers for wind energy and energy systems research and knowledge with a staff of more than 400 people from 37 countries working in research innovation research-based consulting and education. DTU Wind and Energy Systems has approximately 90 PhD students. The departments cross-disciplinary research is organized through strategic research programmes that collaborate with Danish and international universities research institutions and organizations as well as the wind industry.

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UNs 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13500 students and 6000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive evolving and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.