Research Fellow: Power Electronics & Digital Twins

National University of Singapore; Singapore; In loco; SGD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The National University of Singapore seeks a PhD-qualified power electronics researcher to lead projects on high-density, efficient power electronics for electrification. You will develop digital twins, implement real-time simulations (Typhoon HIL), and optimize switching strategies and energy management systems for motor drives and microgrid applications.

You will work closely with the PI and research team, mentoring students, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring safety and lab compliance

Competenze

• PhD in Electrical Engineering with major in power electronics
• Experience in power electronics, switching strategies, and control algorithms
• Strong knowledge of power electronics, drives, and control; hardware testing and real-time simulation advantageous
• Knowledge of battery, solar, and fuel cells
• Proficiency in PSIM, PLECS, MATLAB/Simulink; OPAL-RT/HIL experience is a bonus
• Experience with microgrid integration and operation
• Excellent communication and project management skills
• Open to fixed term contract

Mansioni

• Lead research projects with PI and team to study, evaluate, propose and innovate power electronics solutions for electrification applications
• Develop digital twins and real-time simulations of electrical power systems (Typhoon HIL)
• Design intelligent switching strategies, control techniques, and EMS for energy efficiency
• Conduct HIL/real-time simulations and experiments to demonstrate performance and identify improvements
• Perform dynamic, thermal, and stability analysis for motor drives and system level simulations
• Address practical hardware challenges like EMI, noise, and filter design to improve performance
• Innovate hardware solutions for high-density, lightweight power electronics
• Test and troubleshoot power electronics and battery/fuel cell hardware; coordinate procurement
• Mentor students and participate in project meetings with strong teamwork
• Ensure compliance with safety and laboratory regulations

Conoscenze

Power electronics

Switching strategies

Control algorithms

Real-time simulation

Software proficiency

Project management

Formazione

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Strumenti

PSIM

PLECS

MATLAB/Simulink

OPAL-RT/HIL

Descrizione del lavoro

The National University of Singapore seeks a PhD-qualified power electronics researcher to lead projects on high-density, efficient power electronics for electrification. You will develop digital twins, implement real-time simulations (Typhoon HIL), and optimize switching strategies and energy management systems for motor drives and microgrid applications.

You will work closely with the PI and research team, mentoring students, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring safety and lab compliance