TU Delft Offers Postdoc Positions to Enhance Cybersecurity in Power Grids
Delft, Thursday, 26 December 2024.
TU Delft is recruiting three postdoctoral researchers for cybersecurity in digital substations. The project aims to develop advanced protection schemes and anomaly detection using AI, starting by June 2025.
Project COCOON: A New Era in Power Grid Security
The COCOON project at TU Delft represents a significant step forward in protecting critical power infrastructure. Under this Horizon Europe-funded initiative, researchers will focus on developing practical cyber-physical power system solutions [1]. The project specifically aims to bridge the gap between secure networked systems research and power system engineering, with each position lasting 15 months [1][2].
Three Distinct Research Focuses
The project is structured around three specialized research tracks. The first postdoc will develop a real-time digital twin of the power grid using RTDS (Real-Time Digital Simulator) to analyze cyber attack impacts on digital substations. The second position focuses on implementing AI-based anomaly detection systems for digital substations, while the third researcher will develop cyber-secure, real-time protection schemes and perform network integrity checks [2].
Advanced Security for Modern Power Infrastructure
This initiative comes at a crucial time when power grid cybersecurity is becoming increasingly vital. Digital substations require continuous monitoring and protection against cyber threats to maintain supply security [4]. The project will utilize advanced intrusion detection systems that monitor network traffic and behavior, providing real-time alerts to potential cyber threats [4].
Application Details and Requirements
Interested candidates can apply until January 31, 2025 [1]. The positions require a strong background in power system analysis, computer networking, or cybersecurity [1]. Dr. Alex Stefanov, the Associate Professor leading the project, notes that researchers will dedicate approximately 60% of their time to COCOON project activities [1]. The positions offer competitive salaries and benefits according to the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities [1].