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Postdoc in Data-Driven Modelling and Control for Smart-Grid-Ready and Decarbonized Buildings

**Job Description**
The Postdoc will join the Horizon Europe project ENTRANCE, which focuses on enabling smart-grid-ready and decarbonized buildings by integrating energy efficiency, flexibility, on-site renewables, user empowerment, and interoperability with district heating and electricity grids. The role involves developing and demonstrating digital solutions to enhance the performance and energy flexibility of residential and commercial buildings.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Strong background in control and optimization, preferably with experience in model predictive control (MPC)
• Solid skills in machine learning algorithms and data analysis
• Experience with building simulation models (e.g., EnergyPlus, IDA ICE or similar)
• Good understanding of building physics
• Proficiency in programming e.g. in MATLAB, Python or similar environments for modelling and data analysis
• A strong analytical mindset
• The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in an international, interdisciplinary team
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• A relevant engineering or science discipline (PhD level)

**Experience**
Other:
• PhD degree in a relevant field

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Experience
Other: • PhD degree in a relevant field
Work Level
Postdoc
Employment Type
Research Job
Salary
Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement).
Details
Temporary Duration: 2 years Location Requirement: Relocation required to Copenhagen, Denmark Campus-based
School / Department / Center / Lab
• The Department of the Built Environment (BUILD) • Research Group for Building Energy Systems and Indoor Environment
Supervisor(s)
Samira Rahnama Alireza Afshari
Supervisor Email
samira.rahnama@build.aau.dk alireza.afshari@build.aau.dk
Aalborg University
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