Post Doctoral Researcher in Electrical Engineering with Specialisation in Power Electronics and Control
The International Energy Research Centre (IERC) at Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork, invites applications for Post-Doctoral / Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher in Energy Engineering.
About IERC and Tyndall National Institute
Tyndall National Institute is Ireland's largest Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) and is recognised as an international research leader in semiconductor, chip and digital technologies, particularly as applied to the fields of Energy and Climate Mitigation, Information & Communications, Health & Life Sciences, Agritech & Food Security and emerging fields such as quantum, and novel computing paradigms.
Tyndall is home to a research community of 600 people of over 50 nationalities and has an Athena Swan Bronze award, reflecting our commitment to ensuring equity of opportunity for all researchers regardless of gender or ethnicity. We are actively improving our internal processes to build on the Athena Swan award and have a vibrant People and Culture team driving initiatives.
IERC, part of Tyndall National Institute's Integrated Power and Energy Systems (IPES) Programme, is Ireland's leading not-for-profit professional energy research centre conducting holistic, collaborative research into the decarbonisation of the energy systems associated with:
* Low carbon intelligent grids
* Energy citizens and communities
* SMEs and industry
* Smart cities and buildings and the built environment
* Energy in agriculture
The position is approximately for two years with potential for extension pending further funding.
What we Offer
* Individual Development Plans: Staff work with their managers to create detailed career 'roadmaps' that take into account their interests and aspirations as well as the business needs of their Centre and the Institute.
* Learning & Development Opportunities: Staff can take advantage of learning and development opportunities, including leadership and management development skills, project management, industry and job specific learning, and including general business, finance, and technology skills.
* Opportunities for mentoring and day-to-day technical supervision of PhD students in the group.
* Opportunities for Outreach and public engagement activities.
* Support for preparation of competitive research proposals.
The successful candidate would also be expected to participate in IERC's research activities, contribute to the bid and proposal activity for new funding and engage in various internal and external facing activities.
Key Responsibilities
* Leading the delivery of technical tasks and work packages on a number of IERC projects, including guiding junior team members through their roles in project delivery.
* Providing the technical and administrative assistance which underpins the project coordination function for all phases of IERC projects, including development, delivery and closeout, budget management and resource management to enhance and deliver the requirements of the funding body.
* Provide assistance in the development of proposals and applications for new projects and technical reports/deliverables associated with project delivery and conference/journal papers for publication.
* Assisting IERC colleagues to manage and deliver projects accelerating the energy sector's decarbonisation.
* Liaise and build working relationships with potential industry and research partners to enable the establishment of strong consortia for proposals and extend the reach and reputation of the IERC.
* The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop their research interests and activities.
* Ensure all activities are compliant with the Tyndall Quality Management system.
* Ensure all activities are compliant with the required Health and Safety standards.
* CARRY OUT ANY ADDITIONAL DUTIES AS MAY REASONABLY BE REQUIRED WITHIN THE GENERAL SCOPE AND LEVEL OF THE POST.
Essential Criteria
* A PhD in Electrical Engineering specialising in Power Electronics/Control Engineering.
* Experience in managing research projects.
* Cover letter should clearly demonstrate research expertise in at least two of the following areas:
o Power converter design for Energy Storage and EV charging station.
o Grid Integration, Control and Energy Management of Distributed Energy Resources and Energy Storage.
o Demonstrable research experience in energy storage, grid services, and energy market areas.
o Application of artificial intelligence in power systems and control.
* Demonstrated experience using design and modelling tools: Matlab SPS/PSIM/PSCAD or other power electronics simulation tools.
* Evidence of high levels of initiative and self-starter.
* Flexibility to travel.
* Proven track record of research publications.
* Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
Desirable Criteria
* HARDWARE EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE OF CONVERTERS, HARDWARE-IN-THE-LOOP (HIL), PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT, AND ANY REAL-TIME CONTROLLING PLATFORM (OPAL-RT) IN THE AREAS LISTED ABOVE.
* Previous project management experience.
* Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Previous experience in managing and supervising postgraduate students.
* Research experience in a University/Research Institute/Industry.
* Presentations at conferences.
* Evidence of professional experience working with industry and demonstrating an understanding of industry needs.
* Previous experience in report writing for externally funded projects.
Appointment Details
Appointment will be made on the IUA Scale for Post Doctoral Researcher €44,847 - €51,313 p.a. Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with experience and public sector pay policy.
Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.