PhD position on the design of regulatory tools to manage grid connection queues

KU Leuven • Leuven, Flanders • Posted June 26, 2026

About the Role

As the ideal candidate:

  • You have a Master of Science degree in engineering, preferably from a reputable institute.
  • You are motivated to work independently, as well as in team, on different regulatory tools to address grid connection queues, starting from the Belgian context.
  • You are communicative and can express yourself fluently in English, both orally and in writing.
  • You are eager to disseminate your research results through scientific publications, stakeholder interactions and conference presentations.
  • You are interested in contributing to teaching activities for a limited number of hours.
  • You are willing to live in Belgium. The primary workplace would be Electa in Leuven, but telework is possible.
  • Your background and experiences match the following expectations or allow you to achieve them quickly:

  • Have a solid background in the basic features of EU electricity markets and an affinity with EU energy institutions, poli...