Post-doctoral researcher position in urban decarbonization
in Tohoku University, Japan,
Call for Applicants: 1 position
- Application Deadline：May 31, 2024
Vacancies
Post-doctoral Researcher: 1 position
Term
2 years (possibility of renewal)
Location
Urban Decarbonization Lab (Kobashi Lab), Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Tohoku University
(468-1 Aobamaki, Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture)
Job Description
The Urban Decarbonization Lab, Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Tohoku University, Japan has a job opening for a post-doctoral researcher (2 years with possibility of extension) related to the economic-energy modeling for decentralized energy system (e.g., rooftop PV, EV, and hydrogen system) for urban decarbonization.
To accelerate energy transition in cities, rooftop PV integrated with electric vehicles (EVs) as storage has a large potential for effective and affordable deep decarbonization. However, to realize a carbon-neutral society, a hydrogen system utilizing surplus PV power generation could be necessary. This research aims to elucidate the economic and social constraints for the integrated PV + EV + hydrogen system, while considering power grid constraints. Energy Exemplar's PLEXOS software are expected to be used for the research.
Preference will be given to candidates who meet
one or more of the following conditions
- Experience conducting research utilizing models of power system systems.
- Experience using energy models for decarbonization using renewable energy sources (solar, wind).
- Proficiency in numerical programming (MATLAB, Python, R, etc.).
- Publication of several international papers as the first author in the above fields.
Qualifications
- Candidates with a doctoral degree or equivalent capability, capable of conducting research independently.
- Experience in numerical computation programming such as Matlab, Python, R, regardless of field.
- Proficiency in English to conduct research activities.
- Ability to promote smooth operation of the laboratory by cooperating with professors and other researchers.
Application Deadline
May 31, 2024 (Fri)
Start Date
As soon as possible after June 1, 2024 (Mon) (Negotiable)
Salary
5 to 7 million yen per year (depending on experience)
Application Documents
- Your CV
- Cover letter
- An outline of your research interests (maximum 2 pages)
Inquiries and submission of your application
Takuro Kobashi, Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Tohoku University
E-mail: takuro.kobashi.e5tohoku.ac.jp
Web: https://web.tohoku.ac.jp/tkobashi/web/
Remarks
Tohoku University promotes activities to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and welcomes the active application of diverse talents. For the purpose of improving the enrollment rate of female faculty members based on Article 8 of the Act on Securing, Etc. of Equal Opportunity and Treatment between Men and Women in Employment, priority will be given to the recruitment of women when the ability required for the position is considered equivalent based on fair evaluation.
