PhD Researcher in Building Energy Flexibility and Model Predictive Control

2 weeks ago


Trondheim, Trøndelag, Norway Norwegian University of Science and Technology Full time

About the Role

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) seeks a highly skilled PhD Candidate to contribute to the development of advanced control systems for sustainable buildings. As a PhD researcher, you will work on defining and deploying a Model Predictive Control (MPC) setup for waterborne heating systems in non-residential buildings.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement an MPC setup for typical waterborne heating systems in non-residential buildings.
  • Test and evaluate the performance of the MPC setup in a real building located in Trondheim.
  • Document the results and lessons learned from the project.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in control, building, or HVAC engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong academic background and a minimum average grade of B or better.
  • Excellent programming skills, preferably in Python, Julia, or Matlab.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience with MPC, data-driven modeling, and building automation.
  • Excellent writing and communication skills, with experience in scientific writing and presentations.

We Offer

  • A stimulating and international academic environment.
  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • The opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in sustainable buildings and control systems.


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