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Senior Research Scientist, Power System Distribution Network

Employer
NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Location
Singapore
Closing date
25 Oct 2020

Job Details

Energy Research Institute @ NTU invites applications for the position of Senior Research Scientist.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Core expertise includes Distribution Network Modeling & Analysis
  • Design and develop the distribution grid modeling tools in the context of the large penetration of DERs
  • Define and conduct real-time simulations using hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) techniques based on RTDS or Opal-RT platforms
  • Research into novel technologies & state-of-the-art solutions in distribution network modeling and analysis
  • Be an R&D team lead to define & achieve the project goals
  • Be a hands-on technologist and domain/industry expert in commercial solution development, system integration & implementation
  • Work closely with researchers, developers, partners and/or external vendors for timely project delivery

Job Requirements:

  • Masters or PhD Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, specialized in Power System Distribution Network
  • Solid knowledge of the electric utility industry, preferably in the area of distribution system analysis, management and automation; particular areas of interest would include load modeling, state estimation, parameter & topology detection/estimation, and model calibration
  • Strong understanding of the concepts and various building blocks of smart grids
  • Deep knowledge of smart meter data analytics and statistical analysis
  • Distribution grid management tools/platforms (e.g., MDMS, DMS, ADMS, DERMS and Microgrid Controller)
  • Power system (distribution network) simulation tools (e.g., GridLAB-D, OpenDSS, PSCAD and MATLAB/Simulink SimPowerSystems toolbox).
  • Programming languages (e.g., R, Python) with emphasis on the application in statistics and data analysis
  • Minimum 10 years of experience

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Company

Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is placed 11th globally, and 1st among the world's top young universities for six consecutive years (QS university rankings). It is also ranked No.2 among the world's elite young universities (aged 50 and under) that have excelled in producing high-quality research (Nature Index Young Universities).


We invite you to be part of this world-class university through the prestigious Lee Kuan Yew Postdocotoral Fellowship programme. 

About Lee Kuan Yew Postdoctoral Fellowship (LKY PDF)

The prestigious Lee Kuan Yew Postdoctoral Fellowship (LKY PDF) was established in 1991 under the Lee Kuan Yew Endowment Fund. The Fellowship supports and promotes young and outstanding researchers to realise their full potential in the areas of Engineering, Science, Humanities, and Medicine.

The Fellowship will be awarded concurrently with the candidate's appointment as a research staff in NTU.

Please click here for the detailed list of research areas available in the respective Colleges/Schools/Research Centres.

Eligibility: 

• Excellent academic records and research potential.
• Recent PhD graduates, or with at most 1 postdoctoral training from a reputable university. 

Terms and Conditions: 
• The Fellowship will be tenable for a period of 3 years.  
• In addition to an attractive remuneration, the successful candidate will be awarded a research grant of S$180,000 for research consumables and research related expenditure. 

Application Procedure:

Please click here for more information.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. 

Application Closing Date: 28 February 2020

Company info
Telephone
+(65)67911744
Location
50 NANYANG AVENUE
SINGAPORE
639 798
SG

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