Post-doc in Techno-Economic System Modelling of Energy Communities

School of Industrial Engineering and Management at KTH

Job description

To support the integration of energy communities and virtual energy sharing in Sweden, technically robust and economically viable solutions are required under evolving regulatory and grid conditions. This postdoctoral position at KTH focuses on developing advanced modelling frameworks and techno-economic analyses within two national research projects addressing virtual energy sharing and large-scale energy community deployment. The researcher will lead activities related to time-resolved energy systems modelling, optimisation, and digital twin development for pilot sites, including scenario-based evaluation of virtual sharing configurations, assessment of metering and system integration requirements, and quantitative analysis of economic, regulatory, and grid impacts. The role involves developing and implementing numerical models, calibrating them with real measurement data, conducting sensitivity and scalability analyses, and comparing energy community investments with conventional grid reinforcement strategies. The position includes collaboration with housing associations, distribution system operators, electricity suppliers, and academic partners, as well as contributions to policy-relevant recommendations and scientific publications. Candidates must have a strong background in energy systems modelling, optimisation, and quantitative techno-economic analysis.

Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree in the field of energy systems modelling and/or energy engineering. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
• Proven experience from doctoral thesis, authoring scientific publications or authoring industry reports (or equivalent industry), in the field of energy systems modelling and/ energy sharing. 
• Research expertise
• Teaching abilities
• Collaborative and project management abilities
• Independence

Preferred qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
• It is advantageous to have previous experience with energy communities, energy sharing models (including virtual sharing), and grid impact analysis.
• It is advantageous to have experience with business models and regulatory frameworks related to energy sharing and local energy systems.
• It is advantageous to have knowledge of metering infrastructure, data management, and system integration within electricity networks.
• It is meritorious to have experience in data analysis, time-series processing, and model implementation using Python or similar tools.
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

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To apply for the position

Log into KTH’s recruitment system to apply for this position. You are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete according to the instructions in the ad.

The application must include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
• Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Max two pages long.
• Copy of selected authored reports, scientific articles (or industrial equivalent) demonstrating previous relevant experience (Maximum 3 reports, all in PDF format).

Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The position offered is for, at the most, three years.

A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.

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Type of employment

Temporary position

Contract type

Full time

Full-time equivalent

100%

First day of employment

According to agreement

Salary

Monthly salary

Number of positions

1

Location

Stockholm

County

Stockholms län

Country

Sweden

Reference number

PA-2026-0793

Published

04.Mar.2026

Last application date

17.Mar.2026

Contact

Jagruti Ramsing Thakur
jrthakurkth.se

Björn Laumert
laumertkth.se