PhD Position in Electrical Engineering: Battery Energy Storage for Multi-functional Traction Grids Delft University of Technology in Netherlands

PhD opportunity in Electrical Engineering at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), hosted in collaboration with GVB, the public transport operator of Amsterdam.

The project focuses on battery energy storage for multi-functional traction grids, including redesigning traction grids as auxiliary DC distribution grids. The research is centered on energy storage integration and may involve onboard batteries, offboard batteries, and second-life batteries, as well as other storage technologies. This is a strong fit for candidates interested in power systems, transport electrification, grid architecture, and applied energy research.

The position is supervised by Ibrahim Diab and promoted by Prof. Pavol Bauer. The post is hosted by TU Delft and linked to GVB’s energy research team. The role is a fully funded PhD lasting four years, with a preferred start window of August–October 2026.

Eligibility highlights mentioned in the post include experience with energy storage topics and the ability to bring your own ideas to the project. Applicants who finish their master’s degree in the summer may submit their most recent transcript of courses and grades. The announcement does not specify additional language or test requirements.

The application deadline is 31 May 2026. Interested candidates should review the vacancy page and apply through the TU Delft careers portal using the provided link.