Postdoctoral Fellow in Electrical Engineering

About This Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and inquisitive Postdoctoral Research Fellow to contribute to world-leading, industry-connected research within the Australasian Transformer Innovation Centre (TIC) at The University of Queensland. This role sits within a collaborative, ambitious research environment focused on advancing transformer operation, monitoring and life management in renewable-dominated power systems.

Key responsibilities will include:

Research:

• Develop and deliver a coherent research program focused on transformer operation, condition monitoring and life management, including hardware-software testbeds, automation, and data analytics using AI and machine learning.
• Work closely with industry and research partners to support knowledge transfer, technology demonstration and potential commercialisation outcomes.

Supervision and Researcher Development:

• Contribute to the supervision and development of Honours and Higher Degree Research students, supporting a positive, high-performing research culture.

Citizenship and Service:

• Actively contribute to the life of the School and Centre through collaboration, service roles, industry engagement and upholding University values.

About You

• Completion or near completion of a PhD in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• An emerging research profile in transformer condition monitoring, operation or life management.
• Demonstrated experience or capability in designing and prototyping hardware experiments with automation.
• Knowledge of, or strong interest in, data analytics, AI and machine learning applied to power systems or asset management.
• Evidence of research outputs in reputable refereed journals and presentations at conferences.
• Capacity to work effectively with industry partners and contribute to collaborative research projects.
• Experience contributing to supervision, mentoring or researcher development activities.
• A commitment to collegiality, integrity, safety and inclusive work practices.