PhD Position in Systems Sciences (Stockholm University)

Institution: Stockholm University, Department of Computer and Systems Sciences (DSV) Location: Kista campus, Stockholm (moving to Frescati campus in future) Employment type: Temporary, full-time (100%), fixed salary Start date: 1 August 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter) Duration: Up to 4 years Reference number: SU FV-4083-25 Application deadline: 27 February 2026 Project Overview Part of the ENERPOL MSCA Doctoral Network under the EU Horizon Europe program. Focus: Role of households (prosumers) in the green energy transition. Research aims to: Analyze prosumer behavior and electrification effects on power market competitiveness. Use Nash-Cournot models with flexible demand and variable renewable energy (VRE). Explore market design strategies to reduce market power, inequality, and risks. Offers interdisciplinary collaboration, international networking, and policy-relevant insights. Provides academic support: funding for books, conferences, mobility, and, if applicable, family or special-needs allowances. Eligibility & Requirements MSCA Doctoral Network criteria: Mobility rule: Must not have resided in Sweden >12 months in the past 36 months. Doctoral candidate requirement: Must not hold a PhD at the start of employment. General entry requirements: Second-cycle degree or equivalent (≥240 higher education credits, with ≥60 at second-cycle). English proficiency (CEFR Level B2 or equivalent). Specific entry requirements: Completed ≥60 higher education credits in Computer and Systems Sciences at the second-cycle level. Completed a degree project (thesis) of ≥15 credits. Selection Criteria Independence in scientific work and problem-solving. Rigor and methodological maturity. Communication and collaboration skills. Subject-specific knowledge relevant to energy markets and systems. Merit factors: Experience in energy systems modeling or environmental policy. Skills in applied mathematics, game theory, operations research, and optimization. Domain knowledge of power sector and energy policy. Evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration. Excellent English; Swedish not required. Application Requirements Personal letter and CV Detailed qualifications, publications or writing samples At least one support letter Statement of intent Submission via Stockholm University recruitment system Contacts: Professor Afzal Siddiqui: asiddiq@dsv.su.se Director of PhD Studies Åsa Smedberg: studierektorF@dsv.su.se If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Institution: Stockholm University, Department of Computer and Systems Sciences (DSV)
Location: Kista campus, Stockholm (moving to Frescati campus in future)
Employment type: Temporary, full-time (100%), fixed salary
Start date: 1 August 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter)
Duration: Up to 4 years
Reference number: SU FV-4083-25
Application deadline: 27 February 2026

Project Overview

Part of the ENERPOL MSCA Doctoral Network under the EU Horizon Europe program.
Focus: Role of households (prosumers) in the green energy transition.
Research aims to:
- Analyze prosumer behavior and electrification effects on power market competitiveness.
- Use Nash-Cournot models with flexible demand and variable renewable energy (VRE).
- Explore market design strategies to reduce market power, inequality, and risks.
Offers interdisciplinary collaboration, international networking, and policy-relevant insights.
Provides academic support: funding for books, conferences, mobility, and, if applicable, family or special-needs allowances.

Eligibility & Requirements

MSCA Doctoral Network criteria:

Mobility rule: Must not have resided in Sweden >12 months in the past 36 months.
Doctoral candidate requirement: Must not hold a PhD at the start of employment.

General entry requirements:

Second-cycle degree or equivalent (≥240 higher education credits, with ≥60 at second-cycle).
English proficiency (CEFR Level B2 or equivalent).

Specific entry requirements:

Completed ≥60 higher education credits in Computer and Systems Sciences at the second-cycle level.
Completed a degree project (thesis) of ≥15 credits.

Selection Criteria

Independence in scientific work and problem-solving.
Rigor and methodological maturity.
Communication and collaboration skills.
Subject-specific knowledge relevant to energy markets and systems.

Merit factors:

Experience in energy systems modeling or environmental policy.
Skills in applied mathematics, game theory, operations research, and optimization.
Domain knowledge of power sector and energy policy.
Evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration.
Excellent English; Swedish not required.