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Postdoctoral Fellow, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Employer
KHALIFA UNIVERSITY
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Closing date
4 May 2020

Organization Name        Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

About University

The newly-established Khalifa University of Science and Technology (KU) combines the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (MI), the Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR) and the Petroleum Institute (PI) into one world-class, research-intensive institution, seamlessly integrating research and education to produce world leaders and critical thinkers in applied science and engineering. Khalifa University endeavors to be a leader among research intensive universities of the 21st century, while catalyzing the growth of Abu Dhabi and the UAE’s rapidly developing knowledge economy.

Brief Description

To provide high quality research support and undertake internationally competitive research aimed at publication thereby contributing to the academic and research mission of the University. Ability to present research plans and findings in a convincing style, both in oral and written modes of communication.

Detailed Description

Conducting high-level research in the area of electric vehicles mainly focused on designing an efficient, cost effective drive train for electric car. Responsibilities include working with the research team consisting of faculty members, post-doctoral research fellows, PhD and MSc research scholars. Work would involve analyzing various components and systems such as the power drive train, power transmission and steering system of electric vehicles, High gain DC-DC converters End goal would be to contribute in the development of a prototype and testing it.

Additional responsibilities are interactive research with other research groups on related areas such as regenerative breaking, power management systems, electric motor control and wireless charging.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum qualification is PhD in Engineering with specialization in Electrical Engineering/power electronics/drives or Mechatronics/Mechanical with exposure on MATLAB, PSIM/PSCADor equivalent simulation tools, Electric drives and control, Power converters, digital controllers, programming microprocessor or DSC systems.
  • Knowledge of basic working principle of power transmission and drive system, and high gain DC to DC converters is essential. SOLIDWORKS or equivalent 3D visualization tools, CAD software tools will be an added advantage. PhD students who have completed thesis in the above related area, waiting for thesis defense can also apply.

How To Apply

CV + Research Interest Statement

Should you require further assistance or if you face any issue with the online application, please feel to contact the Recruitment Team (RecruitmentTeam@ku.ac.ae)

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