Eindhoven University of Technology is an internationally top-ranking university in the Netherlands that combines scientific curiosity with a hands-on attitude. Our spirit of collaboration translates into an open culture and a top-five position in collaborating with advanced industries. Fundamental knowledge enables us to design solutions for the highly complex problems of today and tomorrow.
The mission of the Department of Electrical Engineering is to acquire, share and transfer knowledge and understanding in the whole field of Electrical Engineering through education, research and valorization. We work towards a ‘Smart Sustainable Society’, a ‘Connected World’, and a healthy humanity (‘Care & Cure’). Activities share an application-oriented character, a high degree of complexity and a large synergy between multiple facets of the field.
Research is carried out into the applications of electromagnetic phenomena in all forms of energy conversion, telecommunication and electrical signal processing. Existing and new electrical components and systems are analyzed, designed and built. The Electrical Engineering department takes its inspiration from contacts with high-tech industry in the direct surrounding region and beyond.
The department is innovative and has international ambitions and partnerships. The result is a challenging and inspiring setting in which socially relevant issues are addressed.
Are you passionate about applying quantum computing to addressing real-world challenges? Join us to develop quantum optimization methods that support the transition to sustainable and resilient electrical power systems!
The power and energy systems community is increasingly interested in emerging computing technologies, including quantum computing, to address challenges in power system optimization, particularly in the context of the Energy Transition. Transitioning to a power system heavily reliant on weather-dependent renewable energy to achieve environmental targets introduces a critical dimension of uncertainty in power system operations, necessitating more complex and adaptive decision-making processes for system operators. While some prototypical power system optimization problems have been adapted for quantum computing, current hardware limitations restrict scalability and prevent systematic exploration of large-scale, constrained optimization problem instances where genuine quantum advantage may arise.
The focus of this project is to develop techniques that will enable gate-based quantum optimization algorithms to tackle realistic (large-scale, mixed-integer, and constrained) instances of stochastic programming problems used in power system operations under uncertainty in conjunction with classical high-performance computing.
Interesting directions for this project include, but are not limited to:
You will primarily contribute to the Intelligent Energy Systems program within the Electrical Energy Systems group.
A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:
Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact the hiring manager dr. Nikolaos Paterakis, Assistant Professor, n.paterakis@tue.nl.
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Type of employment | Temporary position |
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Contract type | Full time |
Salary | Schaal 10 |
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Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 1.0 FTE |
City | Eindhoven |
County | Noord-Brabant |
Country | Netherlands |
Reference number | 2025/444 |
Published | 17.Sep.2025 |
Last application date | 19.Oct.2025 |