Research Fellow, Power Systems and Power Electronics

Job Description

The project involves design and evaluation of an AC/DC Distribution network for Medium Voltage applications. It will allow you to develop research expertise in Renewable Energy Integration, Electric Vehicle Integration and Energy Storage System. 

You will be required to:

• Take responsibility for the concept, design, analysis, modeling and simulation verification of Medium Voltage DC grids and their control with AC grids
• Take responsibility for the concept, design, analysis, modelling and simulation of Power electronics systems used in Grid applications
• Work synergistically with PI and other stake holders
• Publication of research result in high impact journals
• Manage Project and its operation
• Be involved in technology development to increase the technology readiness level toward manufacturability.
• Ensure system design complies with existing electronic and electrical standards for certification.
• Provide support to a team of engineers in solving multi-disciplinary problems, including preparation of documentation and presentation of results of analyses/testing to peers and customers.
• Conduct high-quality research, propose his/her own research ideas, and to be an active member of the department.

Qualifications

• At least a Doctoral degree in electrical engineering
• Possessing knowledge and research experience in power electronics and distribution level power systems.
• Proven experience with EDA tools PSCAD/EMTP, Ansys, MATLAB/Simulink. 
• Has knowledge in Computer based Modeling of Power Systems and Power Electronic converters
• Experience Power system Analysis and control for distribution systems.
• Experience in control and modelling of Power converter systems 
• Knowledge of renewable energy and  energy storage systems
• Has technical proposal writing and presentation skills.
• Able to plan and organize well and adhere to deadlines.
• Doing research in a multidisciplinary team.
• Good Analytical skills, good project management skills will be needed.
• Open to fixed-term contract

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More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Organization: College of Design and Engineering
Department : Electrical and Computer Engineering
Employee Referral Eligible: No
Job requisition ID : 18113