About The Role
The School of Engineering is looking to appoint three full-time Marie Sklodowska-Curie Doctoral Researchers. Two posts will focus on modelling, stability, and control of grid-forming technologies in wind power systems, while a third post will focus on AI-based energy management for wind farm–hydrogen hybrid systems. The post holders will have the opportunity to undertake secondments with industry partners. The posts are funded by the MSCA Doctoral Network project WindConnect.
The WindConnect project (Wind Farm Control and Integration in Sector-Coupled Power Systems), led by the University of Warwick, aims to train the next generation of researchers to address key challenges in integrating large-scale wind energy into modern power systems. The programme focuses on grid-forming technologies, AI-driven optimisation, and the integration of wind power and green hydrogen within sector-coupled energy systems. The consortium brings together 15 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Researchers across 8 leading academic institutions in 6 European countries, supported by 12 major industrial partners including Vestas, Ørsted, GE, 50Hertz, NESO, and SSE. Through a combination of cutting-edge research and comprehensive technical, entrepreneurial, and transferable skills training, WindConnect equips researchers to drive innovation and support Europe’s transition to a sustainable, decarbonised energy system.
Position Details: 3 x full-time (36.5 hrs/week) Fixed Term positions for 36 months (3 years). Start date around 1 October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter (preferably no later than 1 February 2027).
Salary for this position will vary depending on entitlement of family allowance and enrolment in the pension scheme. The mobility allowance is automatically included as part of the salary, currently £493.91 per month.
About You
Essential that you have a good honours degree in Control Engineering, Machine Learning, Data Science, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. You will have a developing research profile with the ability to publish high quality research output. You will have excellent IT skills including demonstrable ability to use IT to write technical research papers and presentations. You should be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills and experience of working independently and as part of a team.
Strong experience and/or knowledge in at least one of the following areas: control systems, data science, machine learning, renewable energy, and power systems.
You will be required to meet Marie Curie Researcher eligibility criteria. The researcher shall not have resided or carried out their main activity in the UK for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to recruitment under the project, must not have been awarded a doctoral degree, and should be in the first four years (full-time equivalent) of their research career. You will be registered, or demonstrate a willingness to register, for a PhD degree at the University of Warwick.
About The Department
This post is based in the School of Engineering at the University of Warwick, within the Intelligent Control and Smart Energy Research Group, which has state-of-the-art research and experimental facilities. The School of Engineering is committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN Charter, and currently holds the Athena SWAN Gold award while the University holds an Institutional Silver award.
About The University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK. Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent. Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.
* World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026
* Research Excellence Framework 2021
What We Offer
We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:
* An attractive pension scheme.
* 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
* Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
* Onsite childcare facilities.
* Excellent learning and development opportunities.
We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.
Additional Information
Right to work in the UK: Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK. See the job description for details on eligibility and recruitment requirements.
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