University of California, Los Angeles

As a University of Applied Learning, SIT works closely with industry in our research pursuits. Our research staff will have the opportunity to be equipped with applied research skill sets that are relevant to industry demands while working on research projects in SIT. The Research Engineer (Modelling and Simulation) will support a one-year applied research project and evaluate a mobile DC microgrid for military tactical applications. The role involves developing detailed power system models in ETAP and MATLAB/Simulink, conducting performance and reliability simulations, and analysing the behaviour of solar PV, BESS, diesel generators, and DC distribution systems. The engineer will also document modelling assumptions, prepare technical reports, support procurement and project operations, and assist in supervising student researchers. This position is ideal for candidates with strong grounding in power system modelling, microgrid technologies, and simulation-based research. Key Responsibilities Participate in and manage the research project with the PI, Co-PI, and team to design a robust mobile DC microgrid for military operations. Develop detailed simulation models simulation models in ETAP and MATLAB/Simulink for solar PV arrays, battery energy storage systems (BESS), vehicle-based deployable storage, diesel generator sets and rectifiers, DC distribution bus and electrical loads. Implement and carry out simulation studies to analyse system performance under various operating conditions such as extreme weather, load variation, equipment failure and deployment constraints. Perform load flow, transient stability, reliability, and efficiency studies to evaluate microgrid architecture options. Support the integration of various generation assets into a cohesive DC microgrid model. Document modelling assumptions, system parameters, simulation results, and engineering insights for final reporting. Prepare simulation diagrams, charts, and technical specifications for submission. Assist with procurement of software licences and technical equipment. Conduct Risk Assessments and ensure compliance with WSH regulations. Support supervision of capstone project students involved in the project. Work independently and collaboratively to maintain research software and project tools. To communicate and liaise with any internal and external stakeholders to ensure project deliverables are met. Any other ad-hoc duties assigned. Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or a related field from a recognised university. Knowledge and experience in modelling and simulation of microgrids or power systems using ETAP and/or MATLAB/Simulink. Experience in distributed energy resources (DERs), PV, BESS, diesel gensets, or DC microgrids is highly advantageous. Familiarity with energy management systems, microgrid control strategies, or predictive/dynamic control will be an advantage. Experience in conducting simulation studies, analysing results, and preparing technical reports. Commitment to supervising student projects and supporting hands-on training activities. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills. Excellent technical writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.

About us The position is for a FCPA research assistant to investigate Sagnac interferometry for fibre amplification. The FCPA project is for 6 months to be held in the attosecond quantum physics laboratory at King’s College London, in the NMES faculty at the Strand Campus (under the supervision of Dr Amelle Zair). We are looking for hiring an excellent research assistant with a master’s degree in Photonics. Candidates should have expertise in fibre amplifier, either through a master project, and internship or a secondment. This experience should include setting up, testing, characterising a fibre femtosecond amplifier. Any additional experience in research link to the measurement of femtosecond pulses will be complementary. The Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences (NMES) comprises Chemistry, Engineering, Informatics, Mathematics, and Physics – all departments highly rated in research activities and a wide-ranging portfolio of education programmes. Celebrating diversity and supporting staff is important to us and we offer a range of provision including flexible working, caring support (including a Parenting and Carers Fund and the Carer’s Career Development Fund), training, and a variety of diversity and inclusion networks. Staff can apply for flexible working to help them balance the demands of their professional and personal commitments and we offer comprehensive leave policies for parental, adoption, surrogacy, dependant and shared leave. The university is making investment in NMES and both student and staff numbers are growing. Our staff come from over 45 countries and 56% of our students are from outside the UK. Principally located on the Strand Campus in the heart of central London, further details available at www.kcl.ac.uk/nms.Physics: The study of Physics at King's dates back to the foundation of the College in 1829. The Department is currently undergoing significant growth with substantial investment in new appointments, research infrastructure and laboratory space refurbishment. Further information may be found at: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/physics About the role The FCPA research assistant primary role will consist of investigating Sagnac interferometry for fibre amplification of a high repetition rate femtosecond Ytterbium CPA system at King’s College London in the Attosecond quantum physics laboratory led by Dr Amelle Zair. The FCPA researcher assistant will be responsible for the following activities: Research: Undertaking research on FCPA amplifier by preparing and setting up the amplification architecture. Conducting measurements of the stability of the amplifier, beam quality, the gain and the power law. Conducting literature review and experiments and document all data and results obtained. Expertise: He/She/They need to have expertise in fibre amplifier set up in depth and be capable of learning implementing this in a whole CPA chain. Teaching and learning: Assisting in the supervision of master students and support the other member of the laboratory. He/She/they will be expected to show consideration as part of pastoral care duty. Communication: Write research material on FCPA (reports, publications, documentations). Present research progress to supervisor and collaborations and meetings. Liaison and networking and support managing: Liaise with the group members and support them in research activities. Teamwork: Participate to all diagnostic developments (CEP stability, femto-measurement via FROG, SPIDER, POLLYWOG etc…) and attend and contribute to all relevant meetings (experimental meetings, group meetings, one-to-one, collaborative meetings and journal club). Initiative, problem solving and decision making: He/She/They are expected make use of standard technique concerning amplifier build up (optical alignment procedure and NA fitting etc…), measurement of all characteristic and data management (analysis, coding, organization, storage etc…) needed for the FCPA project and find solution on optical implementation. Contribute to the delivery of the lines (amplified line, multi colour line etc…) for the research applications with the team. Generate original idea on the design of FCPA and its implementation based on outcomes. Planning and managing resources: He/She/They will be in charge of support planning and allocating bam time to the experiments on a weekly basis, coordinate the FCPA work. Work environment: Be the main point of contact for safety documentation and participating as a representative of the group to the monthly H&S meeting. This is a full-time post (35 Hours per week) with a probation of 6 months, offered on a fixed term contract until 31st May 2026. The position is an onsite position. It cannot be undertaken remotely. Research staff at King’s are entitled to at least 10 days per year (pro-rata) for professional development. This entitlement, from the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers, applies to Postdocs, Research Assistants, Research and Teaching Technicians, Teaching Fellows and AEP equivalent up to and including grade 7. Visit the Centre for Research Staff Development for more information. About you To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria A master in photonics that includes a clear femtosecond fibre laser expertise (master project) A strong expertise in femtosecond pulse measurements An expertise in technical drawing of system. An expertise in optical paths set up and design for research. Excellent communication skills and reporting High level of commitment and working in a team Desirable criteria Coding ability (labview, Maltab, Python or similar) Ability to produce, archive, organize and test data and documentations Ability to assist in mentoring or sub supervision Being EDI aware and bystander Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further Information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Grade and Salary: £41,761 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 129805 Close Date: 21-Dec-2025 Contact Person: Amelle Zair Contact Details: amelle.zair@kcl.ac.uk

About King's: We are the Examinations Team. We manage the organisation and operation of over 2,600 invigilated examinations annually for more than 120,000 King’s College London students. We are responsible for the delivery of a comprehensive service that is fit for purpose and evolves constantly to meet the needs of our students. This includes devising and implementing all associated business processes to ensure they are responsive and proactive, and driving a culture of service management and improvement that centres our students at the heart of the service. We are part of the wider Students & Education Directorate, a collection of wide-ranging professional services in place to support King’s students and their education. As a directorate we manage the student lifecycle from application to graduation and beyond, to ensure a coherent and seamless student experience and effective administrative processes, working closely with King’s faculties to do so. About the role: We are recruiting for a flexible and proactive Senior Assessments Officer who will be responsible for the administrative operations of the university’s in-person examinations service. The role holder will work alongside the operational team to ensure the successful delivery of in-person examinations. This is an exciting opportunity for colleagues looking to work closely with students and who wish to utilise their skills and expertise in supporting large-scale exams and complex high-stakes administrative processes. We encourage applications from candidates who have experience from both within and outside of the Higher Education sector where they can demonstrate the skills needed to succeed in this role. About you: The Senior Assessment Officer will support and contribute to the work of the Examinations Team in the delivery of effective customer-focused services by: Contributing to the preparation, scheduling and publication of draft and final examination timetables for all annual assessment periods. Ensuring Personalised Assessment Arrangement needs are accurately incorporated into examination timetables and associated processes. Assisting with the organisation and delivery of large-scale examinations, both on campus and in external venues. Supporting the recruitment, organisation and training of invigilation staff, working collaboratively with the Examinations Manager and Head of Examination Services. Representing the examinations team across the College and externally, building effective working relationships with key stakeholders. Providing a comprehensive enquiry service to academic staff, administrative colleagues and students, offering clear guidance on all aspects of examination processes. Providing support to other teams within the Students and Education Directorate as required, undertaking additional duties as reasonably assigned. The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. Essential criteria Relevant work or educational experience, such as in events, logistics, higher education or other related fields. Experience providing customer-focused administrative support in a fast-paced environment. Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in Excel. Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholder, with interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to negotiate when required. A commitment to quality assurance and a methodical, solutions-focused approach. Experience following, developing and documenting complex policies and procedures, and communicating them clearly to varied audiences. Ability to prioritise workload effectively to meet strict deadlines. Experience using large database software, such as a student record system. Desirable criteria Experience with large-scale scheduling or timetabling systems (e.g., Scientia). Experience using SITS within an assessment context. Experience using Moodle within an assessment context. Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further information: We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible by 18 January 2026. To find out how our managers review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Interviews are provisionally due to be held w/c 26th January 2026. Grade and Salary: £39,076 - £43,909 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 134165 Close Date: 18-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Sylwia Krawczyk Contact Details: Sylwia.krawczyk@kcl.ac.uk