Fully Funded PhD Positions in Energy, Smart Networks, AI, and Marine Renewable Energy University College Dublin in Ireland

University College Dublin is advertising two temporary Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 positions in the School of Civil Engineering for a 30-month project. The roles are part of SYN-Bridge ( Synchronized Mobile and Stationary Sensor Networks for Real-Time Bridge Health Assessment ), a US–Ireland R&D Partnership project involving University College Dublin, Queen’s University Belfast, and a partner university in the United States. The UCD component is funded by Research Ireland . The researc...

TU Delft is advertising a PhD position in Marine Renewables , Energy System Modelling , and Societal Impacts under Climate Change . The project sits in the Marine Renewable Energies Lab within the Offshore Engineering Section of the Department of Hydraulic Engineering at Delft University of Technology . The research focuses on how climate change reshapes wave climates, marine renewable energy potential, and coastal systems. The successful candidate will work on resilient future energy systems an...

Colorado State University’s Grid Modernization Initiative is hiring at least one postdoctoral researcher . The position focuses on AI-enabled microgrids , optimization , digital twins , data center energy systems , energy storage , and SMR integration . The role offers the chance to work with federal agencies , national laboratories , and industry partners , making it a strong fit for candidates interested in applied energy research and real-world grid modernization challenges. Location/eligibil...

PhD opening at Université de Lorraine in Nancy, France , within the GREEN | Groupe de Recherche en Énergie Électrique de Nancy and the European CouPED project. The thesis topic is modelling and optimal management of coupled electricity-heat energy systems for positive energy districts . This is a strong fit for students interested in energy systems , electrical engineering , power electronics , renewable energy , and optimization/control of district-scale energy networks. The position is supervi...

Technical University of Munich is advertising a full-time Research Associate (m/f/d) in the field of geothermal district cooling , with a focus on optimal design and operation of district cooling networks . The position is part of a new research project in which two geothermally supplied district cooling systems will be planned, implemented, scientifically monitored, and optimized over several years of real-world operation. The research combines mechanical engineering , energy technology , therm...