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Estimated €2,759 - €2,938
Posted June 30, 2026 · 59 days agoLast seen August 25, 2026Deadline August 30, 2026

Doctoral Researcher

Doctoral Researcher in AI and Quantum-Inspired Optimization for Sustainable Energy Systems
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Compared with the selected benchmark ("In Espoo, Finland: Doctoral Researcher"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 92% lower. The offer sits below the benchmark range (€3,143–€3,143). Range-width comparison is limited because one of the salary bands is incomplete. This benchmark is based on 4 comparable listings.

Monthly salary comparison for Doctoral Researcher
MarketLower bound (25th percentile)MedianUpper bound (75th percentile)
Market Average: Doctoral Researcher€2,700/per month€2,835/per month€3,640/per month
In Espoo, Finland: Doctoral Researcher€3,143/per month€3,143/per month€3,143/per month
About the role

In this position, your doctoral research will focus on developing AI-based and quantum-inspired methods for the modelling, optimization, and operation of sustainable energy systems. The main application area will be green maritime energy systems, especially ship and port energy systems with integrated electricity, heat, hydrogen, storage, and flexible loads. Your main tasks will include: Developing mathematical, data-driven, and AI-based models for sustainable multi-energy systems; Designing optimization and decision-making methods for system planning, scheduling, and operation; Exploring quantum-inspired optimization methods for selected energy-system problems; Applying the developed methods to case studies related to ship and port energy systems, green hydrogen, smart grids, or other energy-intensive infrastructures; Implementing algorithms and simulation models using Python, MATLAB, Julia, or other suitable tools; Analysing simulation and project data, and validating the developed methods through practical case studies; Preparing scientific publications for international journals and conferences.

Job Details

Responsibilities

  • Develop mathematical, data-driven, and AI-based models for sustainable multi-energy systems
  • Design optimization and decision-making methods for planning, scheduling, and operation
  • Explore quantum-inspired optimization methods for energy-system problems
  • Apply methods to ship and port energy systems, green hydrogen, smart grids, and energy-intensive infrastructures
  • Implement algorithms and simulation models using Python, MATLAB, Julia, or similar tools
  • Analyse simulation data and validate developed methods through case studies
  • Prepare scientific publications for international journals and conferences

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in electrical engineering, energy systems, automation, or related field
  • Strong background in energy-system modelling, mathematical optimization, machine learning, reinforcement learning, or data-driven decision-making
  • Experience with programming and computational modelling (Python, MATLAB, Julia or similar)
  • Interest or experience in power/energy systems, hydrogen systems, multi-energy system operation, or smart grids
  • Strong written and oral English, ability to work independently and in a team

Skills & Technologies

PythonMATLABJuliaAIMachine LearningOptimizationReinforcement Learning

Education Level

Masters
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Financial overview
€28.2M
Revenue
-€22.7M
Profit
-80.0%
Profit margin
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Aalto-yliopisto · 36 open roles
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LocationActive listings
Espoo, Finland33
Helsinki, Finland2
Otakaari 1, Espoo, Finland1
Current role mix at Aalto-yliopisto on JobCrawls
Role typeActive listings
Doctoral Researcher9
Postdoctoral Researcher3
Academic Coordinator2
University Lecturer1
Generalist1
Doctoral Researcher in Structural Health Monitoring and Condition Assessment1
Cybersecurity Development Manager1
Finance Assistant1
Master’s Thesis Position in Sustainability-Based Structural Optimisation1
Project Manager1
Open Application1
Study Services Planner1
Project Researcher1
HRIS Specialist1
Business Advisor1
Professor in Building Services Engineering1
Professor in Accounting1
Visiting Researcher1
Assistant1
Innovation Postdoc1
Corporate Relations Manager1
Doctoral Researcher in Rock Mechanics1
Research Assistant1
Professor1
Professor of Ship Hydrodynamics1
Current role-level mix at Aalto-yliopisto on JobCrawls
Role levelActive listings
Mid-Level22
Intern8
Senior3
Manager2
Executive1
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