Postdoc: Real-Time Power Electronics & HiL Specialist

UNSW; Dublin; On-site; EUR 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UNSW invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow to lead Hardware-in-the-Loop and real-time simulation activities on the PROFILES project. You will develop HiL environments, integrate OEM controllers and power-electronic equipment, and coordinate multi-OEM testing and demonstrations.

You will work independently and collaboratively, publish research outcomes, engage with partners, and supervise students as required. Start January 2027, Kensington—Sydney, Australia.

Qualifications

• PhD in Power Electronics, Power Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated knowledge of power-electronic converters and controller hardware.
• Expertise in real-time simulation and HiL testing including CHiL.
• Experience with EMT real-time simulations and relevant tools (PSCAD, RTDS, OPAL-RT, Typhoon HIL, PLECS).
• Commitment to ongoing knowledge updates and research excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and operate real-time simulation and HiL environments.
• Prepare and commission experimental setups.
• Integrate OEM controllers, power-electronic equipment and protection relays.
• Coordinate multi-OEM testing and demonstrations.
• Address synchronization, signal fidelity, system stability and interoperability.

Skills

PhD in Power Electronics

Power-electronic converters

Real-time simulation

HiL testing

EMT modelling

Research leadership

Communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Health & safety awareness

Education

PhD in Power Electronics

Tools

PSCAD

RTDS

OPAL-RT

Typhoon HIL

PLECS

Job description

UNSW invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow to lead Hardware-in-the-Loop and real-time simulation activities on the PROFILES project. You will develop HiL environments, integrate OEM controllers and power-electronic equipment, and coordinate multi-OEM testing and demonstrations.

You will work independently and collaboratively, publish research outcomes, engage with partners, and supervise students as required. Start January 2027, Kensington—Sydney, Australia.