Job Description

Position Overview

KU is seeking a highly motivated Post-doctoral Fellow to work on Power Electronics applications (FC Vehicle and drones) under Advanced Power and Energy Center (APEC). The mission of APEC is to craft the future of electric energy systems allowing seamless and economical operation of high capacity renewable/non- renewable energy resources, while supporting hybrid AC/DC grids, and providing optimal architecture for smart grid and transportation electrification. The Advanced Power Electronics Devices theme (Theme-II) under APEC focuses on the integration of renewable energy plants into the utility grid. The aim of this theme is on conducting advanced research in the area of power electronics including converter/inverter topologies, modularity and control that supports other projects within the Center at large. In this theme, we will be developing modern power electronics-based solutions for different application with emphasis on fast charges for EVs, electric power system for CubeSats and Drones, dc microgrids and hybrid AC/DC systems.

We have an opening for a Post-doc under the theme-II to carry out advanced power electronics-based system work. The candidate should have an established track record evident by publication in top quality journals. The ideal candidate should also have expertise in some of the following areas of Power Electronics and Control Systems:

• Design and control of Power Electronic based AC/DC and DC/AC systems
• Development of scaled experimental prototypes
• Proven programming skills for analytical and modeling purposes, e.g. Matlab and PSCAD

Position Requirements

• Conduct research to meet project goals
• Lead and support MSc or PhD students 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 year of relevant experience as a Post-doctoral researcher in academia or in industry.
• High impact first-author publications, minimum three IEEE Transactions papers accepted or published.

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