The Automation and Sensorics in Networked Systems (ASN) Group at the University of Kassel is seeking a PhD candidate for a new DFG-funded project focused on hierarchical control of multiscale, renewable-dominated power systems. The ASN Group is a dynamic team with expertise in control and energy systems, offering a cooperative and supportive working environment. The research will address distributed and hierarchical model predictive control (MPC), control of nonlinear and multi-timescale systems, resilience under uncertainty, and modeling of complex power systems.

The successful candidate will join a project aiming to advance the control and operation of future energy systems with a high share of decentralized and renewable energy sources. The group combines methods from automatic control, artificial intelligence, and networked systems to enable sustainable, low-carbon energy solutions. The position offers a 3-year contract (E13 TV-H, full-time) and the opportunity to pursue a PhD under the supervision of Professor Christian A. Hans.

Applicants should have a Master's or diploma degree in electrical engineering, control, cybernetics, applied mathematics, or a related field, with a strong background in automatic control. Enthusiasm for both theoretical and practical research, as well as a collaborative and open-minded attitude, are essential. The start date is early 2026, and the application deadline is 2 December 2025.

For more information about the ASN Group and the research environment, visit the group website. This is an excellent opportunity for motivated candidates interested in advanced control methods and sustainable energy systems.