Research Fellow (Power Electronics and Energy Systems)

School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering is one of the founding Schools of the Nanyang Technological University. Built on a culture of excellence, the School is renowned for its high academic standards and research. With over 3,000 undergraduates students and 2,000 graduate students it is one of the largest EEE schools in the world and ranks 4th in the field of Electrical & Electronic Engineering in the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subjects.

Today, the School has become one of the world’s largest engineering schools that nurtures competent engineers and researchers. Each year, the School graduates over a thousand students who are ready to take on great ambitions and challenges.

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We are looking for a Research Fellow to support research and development activities in power electronics and energy systems. The role involves designing, developing, and testing advanced power electronic converters and control systems for applications such as renewable energy integration, energy storage, and smart grids. The Research Fellow will also contribute to research proposal preparation, project execution, and dissemination of research outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and development in power electronics converters, control, and energy systems.
• Design, simulate, and develop power electronic converter prototypes and associated control algorithms.
• Perform experimental testing, data analysis, and performance evaluation of power electronic systems.
• Develop simulation models using tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, or PSCAD.
• Support the design, integration, and testing of laboratory prototypes and hardware setups.
• Contribute to research proposal preparation, including literature review, technical writing, and development of project ideas.
• Assist in technical reporting, documentation, and publication of research outcomes in journals and conferences.
• Collaborate with research team members, students, and industry partners.
• Support supervision of graduate students and research assistants when required.
• Ensure proper laboratory safety practices and equipment maintenance.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications

• PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field.
• Strong background in power electronics, converter design, and control systems.
• Experience with simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, PSCAD, or equivalent.
• Experience in hardware prototyping, testing, and laboratory experimentation is preferred.
• Prior experience in research proposal writing or technical grant preparation is an advantage.

Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research environment.
• Good technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple research tasks and deadlines.
• Strong interest in renewable energy systems, power electronics, and sustainable energy technologies.

We regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU