Post Doctoral Fellow, Electrical Engineering

Position Overview

KU is seeking a highly motivated Post-doctoral Fellow to work on an internally funded project that aims to develop an adaptive and optimized strategy for dynamic configuration of multiple flexible interconnected microgrid zones

As part of the project, the researcher will have access to state-of-the-art research equipment and facilities at the ADVANCED POWER AND ENERGY Center (APEC) (https://www.ku.ac.ae/apec) and will get an opportunity to work alongside researchers and graduate students from various backgrounds as part of a wider team.

Position Requirements

• Conduct research activities to achieve project objectives and goals
• Support MSc and/or PhD students working on the project
• Technical report and research paper writing
• Adhere to the University's information security and confidentiality policies and procedures, and report breaches or other security risks accordingly
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Line Manager

Qualifications

Candidate Profile

Essential Criteria

• PhD from a reputable university in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience writing scientific or review papers;
• A willingness to contribute to a collaborative and supportive team culture
• Excellent English language communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• The proven ability to work on multiple tasks with competing demands and deadlines.
• Ability to train and mentor students and support fellow researchers
• Highly developed reasoning and problem-solving skills

Desired Criteria

• PhD gained from a top 200 QS or THE ranked University
• At least 1 years of relevant experience as a Post-doctoral researcher in academia or in industry.
• High impact first-author publications in top 10% journals in the relevant field

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).

Primary Location: KUK – Khalifa University|
Job: Post Doctoral Fellow
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Standard
Job Type: Full-time