Lecturer in Power Electronics & Renewable Energy Systems

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Pension scheme

On-site childcare

Gym membership discounts

Professional development

Job summary

The University of Leeds invites applications for a Lecturer in Power Electronics to contribute to teaching and to a vibrant research programme in ICaPNet. The post focuses on inverter-based resources, grid-forming and control, and integration with power systems.

You will deliver research-informed teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, supervise early career researchers, and engage in collaborative, externally funded work supporting net-zero goals.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• Strong publication record and international collaboration.
• Evidence of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Ability to supervise doctoral researchers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver research-informed teaching across UG/PG programs.
• Develop and sustain an internationally recognized research programme.
• Mentor early career researchers and supervise PhD students.
• Contribute to administration and outreach within ICaPNet.

Skills

Power electronics

Grid-forming control

Research leadership

Teaching

Education

PhD in EE

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

The University of Leeds invites applications for a Lecturer in Power Electronics to contribute to teaching and to a vibrant research programme in ICaPNet. The post focuses on inverter-based resources, grid-forming and control, and integration with power systems.

You will deliver research-informed teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, supervise early career researchers, and engage in collaborative, externally funded work supporting net-zero goals.