Research Fellow (Advanced power electronics and energy systems)

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University Singapore's School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering invites applications for a Research Fellow to advance research and development in power electronics and energy systems, including solid-state transformers and data-centre power delivery architectures.

You will design, model, simulate, and validate high-efficiency converters, build lab-scale prototypes, conduct experiments, and contribute to proposals, publications, and collaborations with industry and

Qualifications

• PhD in EE or closely related field required.
• Experience with power electronics design, modelling, modulation and control.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS or PSCAD.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate high‑efficiency power electronic converters.
• Develop lab prototypes and experimental validation.
• Model and simulate converter topologies and control algorithms.
• Prepare technical reports, publications, and proposals.
• Collaborate with faculty, students, and industry partners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Independent research

Team collaboration

Interest in power electronics

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering or closely related field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

PLECS/PSCAD

Job description

School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering is one of the founding Schools of the Nanyang Technological University. Built on a culture of excellence, the School is renowned for its high academic standards and research. With over 3,000 undergraduates students and 2,000 graduate students it is one of the largest EEE schools in the world and ranks 4th in the field of Electrical & Electronic Engineering in the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subjects.

Today, the School has become one of the world’s largest engineering schools that nurtures competent engineers and researchers. Each year, the School graduates over a thousand students who are ready to take on great ambitions and challenges.

We are looking for a Research Fellow to support research and development activities in advanced power electronics and energy systems. The role involves the design, development, control, and experimental validation of high-efficiency power electronic converters, including solid-state transformers and advanced power‑delivery architectures for data centres. The technologies developed may also support renewable energy integration, energy storage, DC distribution, and smart‑grid applications. The Research Fellow will contribute to project execution, research proposal preparation, industry collaboration, and the dissemination of research outcomes through technical reports, publications, and presentations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development in power electronic converters, solid‑state transformers, data‑centre power‑delivery systems, converter control, and energy systems.
• Design, model, simulate, and develop advanced power electronic converter topologies and associated control algorithms.
• Investigate high‑efficiency and high‑power‑density power‑conversion architectures for data‑centre power delivery, DC distribution, renewable energy integration, energy storage, and grid‑connected applications.
• Support the development of solid‑state transformer technologies, including converter topology design, control, protection, system integration, and performance evaluation.
• Design and build laboratory‑scale power converter prototypes, control platforms, and associated hardware systems.
• Perform experimental testing, data acquisition, data analysis, and evaluation of system efficiency, power density, reliability, and dynamic performance.
• Develop simulation and system‑level models using tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, PSCAD, or equivalent software.
• Support the integration and testing of power electronic converters, magnetic components, sensors, control systems, and laboratory hardware.
• Contribute to research proposal preparation, including literature reviews, technical writing, development of research concepts, and preparation of work plans.
• Prepare technical reports, project documentation, research publications, and conference presentations.
• Collaborate with faculty members, research staff, graduate students, external collaborators, and industry partners.
• Support the supervision and technical guidance of graduate students, undergraduate students, and research assistants when required.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety procedures and support the proper operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment.

Job Requirements

• PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Power Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Strong background in power electronic converter design, modelling, modulation, and control.
• Knowledge or experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred:
  • Solid‑state transformers
  • Data‑centre power‑delivery architectures
  • High‑frequency and high‑power‑density power conversion
  • DC distribution systems
  • Wide‑bandgap semiconductor‑based converters
  • Renewable energy and energy storage systems
• Experience with simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, PSCAD, or equivalent software.
• Experience in power converter hardware design, prototyping, control implementation, laboratory testing, and experimental validation is preferred.
• Familiarity with digital control platforms, power semiconductor devices, magnetic components, protection systems, or thermal management would be advantageous.
• A good research publication record in power electronics or a related area is preferred.
• Prior experience in research proposal writing, technical grant preparation, or industry‑funded research projects would be advantageous.

Competencies

• Strong analytical, technical, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Ability to independently develop and execute research activities.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary research team and collaborate with academic and industry partners.
• Good technical writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple research activities, project deliverables, and deadlines.
• Strong interest in high‑efficiency power conversion, solid‑state transformers, data‑centre power delivery, and sustainable energy technologies.
• Commitment to high‑quality research, experimental rigour, and laboratory safety.

Hiring Institution: NTU