We are looking for a passionate postdoctoral researcher to join us for the Shift2Sustain project on evaluating and supporting Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) solutions in European cities. Shift2Sustain is a European project that aims to bridge the gap between effective Mobility Management Plans (MMP) and their full potential by scaling them with evidence-based, user-tailored strategies.
You will identify and analyze the key technical and operational barriers to V2G adoption. Building on this understanding, you will design and test realistic deployment scenarios together with pilot cities and WP leads, to evaluate impacts on grid stability, mobility performance, and energy use.
To assess the impacts, you will lead the development of an integrated simulation framework to assess how V2G solutions can support sustainable urban mobility and grid flexibility. Working at the intersection of transportation and energy systems, you will combine transport simulation models (e.g., SUMO) with power grid tools (e.g., OpenDSS) to build a co-simulation environment based on real-world data.
The outcomes of your simulations will inform decision-ready guidance on where to deploy V2G, when and how to operate it, and how to scale it sustainably in organizations. You will work closely with municipal authorities, energy operators, and industry stakeholders to ensure that your results feed directly into city-level planning and policy.
Your home base will be the Decision Science for Mobility Lab and the hEART Lab, both part of the Department of Transport & Planning within the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences.
Job requirementsWe are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious candidate with the following qualifications, knowledge, and skills:
- PhD in Transportation Engineering, or related fields.
- Strong simulation background with hands-on experience building, calibrating, validating, and analysing mobility or power-system simulations.
- Proven ability to work with real-world data.
- Preference for candidates who are familiar with V2G concepts, smart charging, and demand-side management in urban contexts.
- Programming experience (e.g., Python, MATLAB) for simulation control and data analysis.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in interdisciplinary, international teams.
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Additional informationAre you interested in this vacancy? Apply via the application button below no later than 30 November 2025 and please submit the following documents:
- Curriculum vitae (max 2 pages).
- A motivation letter (max 2 pages) explaining your interest in this position and qualifications for the position.
- Publication list includes a one-page summary of your PhD thesis.
- Two recommendation letters.
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