Research Assistant position in Modelling and Control of Smart Energy Districts

engineering; Engineering » Thermal engineering; Engineering » Industrial engineering Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions: Master Positions Application Deadline: 12 Nov 2026 - 12:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country: Spain Type of Contract: Temporary Job Status: Negotiable Offer Starting Date: 1 Feb 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description Project: Optimal Robust Control of Heterogeneous Energy Systems Through Risk-aware Agents (ORCHESTRA) Research Assistant contract (2-3 years) Start date: February 2027 (to be confirmed) Supervisors: Prof. Daniel Limón, Dr. Filiberto Fele Project ORCHESTRA focuses on the optimal management of smart infrastructures from a systems and control perspective. The research activity of the candidate will address the following points: Modelling and simulation of HVAC systems with thermal and electrical storage Development and deployment of an IoT monitoring system for HVAC systems at the University’s premises Implementation and validation of control algorithms for real-time system optimization The project will enable the candidate to achieve expertise in system identification, forecasting and control, providing an ideal foundation for careers in both academia and the industry. The candidate will form part of the GEPOC research group, a broader team working on diverse aspects of systems engineering and optimization. The group sits within one of the leading Spanish research departments in the areas of Automation and Control. The candidate will be encouraged to take part in research collaborations through the established international partnerships of the group. The position is fully compatible with doctoral studies , and successful candidates will be strongly encouraged and supported to develop their research into a PhD thesis. Eligibility This international studentship is funded through the Spanish Ministry for Science and Innovation, the State Research Agency (MICIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033). The position is open to home and overseas students. Candidate Requirements Prospective candidates will be selected according to the following criteria: MSc degree in Engineering or related disciplines Excellent programming skills A creative and rigorous mindset, and a strong motivation to do research Desired (optional) qualifications: Background in Control/Electrical/Energy Systems Engineering Modelling of thermal systems with Modelica, TRNSYS, EnergyPlus Knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink or Python Experience in data analysis of spatiotemporal datasets Design and deployment of sensor networks Application At this stage, we are open to expressions of interest : shortlisted candidates will be invited to submit a formal application, where they will be expected to meet the admissions criteria set by the University of Seville. Details of the application procedure will be available soon ( deadline expected end of November ). Expressions of interest should be addressed to Dr. Filiberto Fele. Please include CV, a short motivation letter, and contact details of 2 referees. Informal enquiries are encouraged. Where to apply E-mail: ffele@us.es Requirements Research Field: Engineering — Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent Research Field: Mathematics — Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent Research Field: Computer science — Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent Skills/Qualifications Prospective candidates will be selected according to the following criteria: MSc degree in Engineering or related disciplines Excellent programming skills A creative and rigorous mindset, and a strong motivation to do research Specific Requirements Desired (optional) qualifications: Background in Control/Electrical/Energy Systems Engineering Modelling of thermal systems with Modelica, TRNSYS, EnergyPlus Knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink or Python Experience in data analysis of spatiotemporal datasets Design and deployment of sensor networks Languages: ENGLISH — Level: Good Additional Information Selection process: Details will be available soon. Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: University of Seville Country: Spain City: Seville Contact State/Province: Sevilla City: Sevilla Website: http://www.internacional.us.es/oficina-general-proyectos-internacionales-ogpi Street: Av. de la Ciudad Jardín, 20-22 Postal Code: 41005 E-Mail: ogpi@us.es