PhD in Quantum Computing for Power Systems

Employment type

Temporary position more than 6 months · Full time. Requisition: 2026/1211. Country: Denmark. At AAU Energy, a position as PhD stipend is available within the general study program.

The stipend is open for appointment from December 1, 2026, or as soon hereafter. The duration of the position is three years. Your work tasks This PhD position focuses on the application of quantum computing to computational challenges in power systems with high shares of renewable energy.

You will investigate quantum and hybrid quantum–classical methods for power system analysis and optimization, with emphasis on their practical performance and suitability for real-time applications.

Your work will include formulating representative power system analysis and optimization problems, developing and implementing quantum and hybrid quantum–classical solution methods, and comparing their performance with relevant classical approaches. You will also evaluate the developed methods through numerical studies and real-time power system simulation.

The research will involve scientific programming, analysis and documentation of results, and dissemination through peer-reviewed publications and international conferences. The position is offered within the Center for Research on Microgrids, and the PhD student will be affiliated with the Electric Power Systems and Microgrids section at AAU Energy1 …