Research Fellow (Electrical/Power Systems/Clean/Renewable Energy)

Established in 2010, the Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N) is a pan-university research institute that focuses on systems-level research for tropical megacities. It performs translational research that covers the energy value chain from generation to innovative end-use solutions, motivated by industrialisation and deployment. ERI@N has multiple Interdisciplinary Research Programmes which focus on translational Research, Development & Deployment which focus on specific area of the energy value chain, and a number of Living labs and Testbeds which facilitate large scale technology deployment enabling validation and demonstration of real-world applications.

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You will be part of a dynamic research team working on topics relevant to Electrification, Grids Testing and Certification based at the Electrification and Power Grids Centre (EPGC). The Testing & Certification team focuses on establishing capabilities and physical test setups to support emerging industry requirements for testing and verification of energy related applications such as energy storage systems (ESS), microgrid solutions, photovoltaic (PV) inverters, electric vehicle (EV) charging systems, and AI data centers.  This position is to recruit a member of the research team to work on a project on microgrid cybersecurity and digital twins.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will need to actively support R&D projects at EPGC in terms of project development, testing and verification/validation activities, test logistics planning/coordination, and sourcing and procurement.

• The role will include the following:

  • Provide inputs for conceptualization of research proposals related to PV/ESS, EV charging solutions, microgrids and data centre applications.

  • Lead in preparation and submission of new research proposals.

  • Conduct research, analysis and technical assessments for ongoing R&D projects.

  • Lead in development of digital twins of power system networks, control/energy management systems and DERs such as ESS, PV and EV chargers.

  • Perform testing of microgrid solution and/or power system network using real-time simulation platform.

  • Familiarization of test standards for microgrids, ESS and EV charging; understanding of existing test procedures and processes.

  • Hands-on setup of test instrumentation; conducting tests on actual equipment-under-test.

  • Prepare project reports, minutes of meetings and documentation.

  • Work closely with industry partners to realize synergies in testbeds, testing and demonstration.

  • Engage stakeholders at management and working levels internally as well as with external funding agencies, collaborators and industry partners.

  • Lead in authoring of technical publications for completed or ongoing research projects.

  • Host visits and presentations at test facility.

• You will also be responsible for daily operations of the EPGC facilities, including the following:

  • Lead in test planning/coordination activities at EPGC facility or collaborators’ locations.

  • Work with vendors/suppliers/contractors to ensure operational condition of test equipment/systems.

  • Perform safety and quality assessments, periodic operation and inspection tasks related to test setups.

  • Sourcing and procurement of project/facility consumables.

• You will be an integral part of the Testing & Certification team and will need to participate in project discussions especially related to project implementation details.

• Familiarity with electrical and power systems, energy storage systems, EV charging systems, test & measurement instruments, sensors/sensor networks, and PLC systems is preferred.

• Prior experience in OPAL RT simulation platform would be advantageous.

Job Requirements:

• PhD degree in engineering (e.g. Electrical, Power Systems, or Clean/Renewable Energy related) with minimum 3 years’ relevant experience (preferred).

• Proficient in OPAL RT, MATLAB, familiarity with microgrid/ESS/EVSE technical standards, and cybersecurity technical standards preferred.

• Proficient in MS Office applications.

• Should be a very hands-on person, willing to take on non-routine tasks.

• Possess good communication (written and verbal) skills. Able to manage multiple stakeholders and work under tight timelines.

• Positive attitude, ability to work independently as well as in a team.

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

Hiring Institution: NTU