Real-Time HiL & Power Electronics Research Fellow

UNSW; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

UNSW is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to lead Hardware-in-the-Loop and real-time simulation work for the ARENA-funded PROFILES project. You will develop, operate, and coordinate HiL environments, integrate OEM controllers and protection relays, and address synchronization and fidelity challenges.

You’ll publish research, engage with partners, and supervise students where needed. The role reports to Associate Professor Georgios Konstantinou and Dr Felipe Arrano Vargas, with a fixed-term contract

Qualifications

• PhD in Power Electronics, Power Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• Proven expertise in real-time simulation and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Experience with EMT and real-time simulation platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and operate real-time simulation and HiL environments for the PROFILES project.
• Coordinate multi-OEM testing and demonstrations with stakeholders.
• Prepare experimental setups and integrate OEM controllers, power-electronic equipment and protection relays.
• Contribute to scholarly publications, present at workshops, and supervise research students as required.

Job description

UNSW is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to lead Hardware-in-the-Loop and real-time simulation work for the ARENA-funded PROFILES project. You will develop, operate, and coordinate HiL environments, integrate OEM controllers and protection relays, and address synchronization and fidelity challenges.

You’ll publish research, engage with partners, and supervise students where needed. The role reports to Associate Professor Georgios Konstantinou and Dr Felipe Arrano Vargas, with a fixed-term contract