Research Fellow (Power Electronics)

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking a Research Fellow to advance power converter hardware design using wide bandgap devices. The role includes designing, prototyping, and testing to ensure high-efficiency power electronic systems, while mentoring students and contributing to research publications. Candidates should hold a PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with experience in power electronics and WBG devices. This position offers a collaborative research environment with a focus on real-world applications.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with specialization in power electronics or converter hardware design.
• Strong experience with WBG devices (SiC, GaN) and high-efficiency power converter hardware.
• Proficiency in simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, or Altium Designer.

Responsibilities

• Design and prototype power converters using WBG devices.
• Conduct simulation and experimental validation on lab and real-time testbeds.
• Optimize hardware for efficiency, thermal performance, and reliability.

Skills

Experience with WBG devices (SiC, GaN)

Proficiency in simulation tools (MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, Altium Designer)

Analytical skills

Teamwork skills

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description

Established in 2010, the Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N) is a pan-university research institute that focuses on systems-level research for tropical megacities. It performs translational research that covers the energy value chain from generation to innovative end-use solutions, motivated by industrialisation and deployment. ERI@N has multiple Interdisciplinary Research Programmes which focus on translational Research, Development & Deployment which focus on specific area of the energy value chain, and a number of Living labs and Testbeds which facilitate large scale technology deployment enabling validation and demonstration of real-world applications.

For more details, please view https://www.ntu.edu.sg/erian

We are seeking a Research Fellow to advance power converter hardware design using wide bandgap devices for next-generation power electronic systems. The role emphasizes design, prototyping, testing, and experimental validation to support high-efficiency, reliable, and standards-compliant power electronic systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and prototype power converters using WBG devices.
• Conduct simulation and experimental validation on lab and real-time testbeds.
• Optimize hardware for efficiency, thermal performance, and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with relevant grid codes and safety standards.
• Mentor undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Contribute to research publications and grant proposals.

Job Requirements

• PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with specialization in power electronics or converter hardware design.
• Strong experience with WBG devices (SiC, GaN) and high-efficiency power converter hardware.
• Proficiency in simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, or Altium Designer.
• Good understanding of grid codes, standards, and system integration of active and passive components.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.