Development of an optimization model to plan the electricity generation in the Iberian electricity market.

This project will be developed in collaboration with one of the leading companies in the electricity sector in Spain with an international presence. The objective is to develop the tool that will be used to optimize the management of reservoirs and hydroelectric plants both in the medium and short term in the context of the Iberian Electricity Market (MIBEL). The candidate will also participate in the development of the short-term operation model of all the generation plants (thermal, hydraulic and renewable). This project is part of a digitalization plan aimed at executing models of optimization by cloud-computing and connected to a Big-Data system. The duration of the project is 1 year with the possibility of extensions in this topic or other related to the department of energy management. The project will be developed partially in the client's facilities, integrated in a multidisciplinary work team following the Agile methodology.

Requirements: Advanced level in GAMS. Speak and write correctly Spanish and English. Very good academic record. It will be valuable to have knowledge of Python.

Full-time contract with combined dedication between research projects and training activities.
This modality allows the Research Assistant to establish a very close professional relationship with the companies with which he/she collaborates, thus nourishing his/her research with the experience accumulated during the projects. Although this modality does not necessarily require to enroll in any program, the Research Assistant can apply for a PhD during the first two years. The Research Assistant is hired each year for a maximum period of 6. If he or she is not enrolled in a PhD program the contract cannot exceed two years. The gross salary for the first year is € 23,929.47 for 2018. In addition, the IIT covers 90% of the cost of training activities and the Research Assistant can enjoy all the advantages offered to Comillas students (Sports, Cultural Activities, Library, etc.).

Documents: Curriculum vitae, academic record, cover letter and two recommendation letters.