Phd Graduate Assistant In Power Electronics And E-Mobility

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS; Perak; On-site; MYR 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS seeks a PhD Graduate Assistant in Power Electronics and E-Mobility to support research on design, simulation, and optimization of power converters for electric vehicles. You will conduct literature reviews, develop models, run experiments, and document results.

The role involves supervising students, maintaining lab equipment, and collaborating with staff and industry partners.

Qualifications

• Strong foundational knowledge in power electronics, control algorithms, and e-mobility systems.
• Experience with modeling and simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PSIM, PLECS.
• Experience with experimental work: oscilloscopes, power analyzers, hardware prototyping.
• Research skills: literature review, data analysis, technical writing, publications.
• Embedded systems or control implementation (e.g., MCUs, DSPs, FPGA-based control).
• Good communication, teamwork, and ability to work independently under guidance.
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Bachelor's CGPA 3.25/4.00.
• Nationality restrictions may apply.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews and develop models/algorithms for power electronics and emobility.
• Design, simulate, and optimize power converters and control systems.
• Perform laboratory experiments and measurements; analyze results.
• Prepare reports, publications, and presentations.
• Supervise undergraduate or master’s students and maintain lab safety.
• Collaborate with academic staff and industry partners; contribute to proposals.

Skills

Power electronics

Control algorithms

EMobility

MATLAB/Simulink

PSIM

PLECS

Hardware prototyping

Technical writing

Embedded systems

Communication & teamwork

Education

Master's in Electrical Engineering

CGPA 3.25/4.00 (Bachelor)

Tools

PSIM

PLECS

Oscilloscopes

Power analyzers

Test benches

Job description

Role Description

The PhD Graduate Assistant in Power Electronics and E-Mobility is a full-time, on-site role based at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS in Perak, Malaysia. The individual will support research projects in power electronics, electric drives, and e-mobility applications, including the design, simulation, and optimization of power converters and control systems for electric vehicles and related technologies. Day-to-day tasks typically include conducting literature reviews, developing models and algorithms, performing laboratory experiments and measurements, analyzing and documenting results, and preparing reports, publications, and presentations. The role also involves assisting in supervising undergraduate or master’s students in related projects, maintaining research equipment and lab safety standards, and collaborating with academic staff and industry partners. The Graduate Assistant is expected to contribute to research proposals, attend seminars and meetings, and actively participate in the broader research community at UTP.

Role Description

The PhD Graduate Assistant in Power Electronics and E-Mobility is a full-time, on-site role based at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS in Perak, Malaysia. The individual will support research projects in power electronics, electric drives, and e-mobility applications, including the design, simulation, and optimization of power converters and control systems for electric vehicles and related technologies. Day-to-day tasks typically include conducting literature reviews, developing models and algorithms, performing laboratory experiments and measurements, analyzing and documenting results, and preparing reports, publications, and presentations. The role also involves assisting in supervising undergraduate or master’s students in related projects, maintaining research equipment and lab safety standards, and collaborating with academic staff and industry partners. The Graduate Assistant is expected to contribute to research proposals, attend seminars and meetings, and actively participate in the broader research community at UTP.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong foundational knowledge in power electronics, control algorithms, and e-mobility systems.
• Candidates should possess skills in modeling and simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PSIM, PLECS, or equivalent software.
• Candidates should possess skills in experimental work, including use of oscilloscopes, power analyzers, hardware prototyping, and test bench setup.
• Candidates should possess research‑related skills, including literature review, data analysis, technical writing, and preparation of scientific publications.
• Candidates should possess skills in embedded systems or control implementation (e.g., microcontrollers, DSPs, or FPGA‑based control) relevant to power electronics and drive systems.
• Candidates should possess good communication, teamwork, and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently under guidance.
• Applicants should hold a relevant master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering or other related fields, with a minimum CGPA of 3.25/4.00 for the Bachelor's degree.
• Due to GA funding policy, some nationality restrictions apply. Please send DM to me to check eligibility.