Research Fellow (Power System Risk)

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

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University Singapore is seeking a Research Fellow in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering to work on power system risk modeling and assessment. The role focuses on probabilistic security analysis under uncertain conditions and contingencies to improve grid reliability.

The candidate will develop frameworks for evaluating contingency impacts and coordinating risk-averse optimization for interconnected power systems, contributing to cutting-edge research at NTU.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• Expert knowledge in power system risk analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop a probabilistic security assessment framework for heterogeneous uncertainties and contingencies.
• Develop a framework to evaluate the criticality of contingency events with multiple impacts.
• Create a risk-averse optimization framework for interconnected power grid operation under low-probability, high-impact contingencies.

Skills

Power system risk analysis

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering or related subjects

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.

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

We are looking for aResearch Fellow to work on a project in the area of power system risk modeling and assessment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a probabilistic security assessment framework for heterogeneous operational uncertainties and contingencies
• Develop a comprehensive framework for evaluating the criticality of contingency events considering multiple impacts
• Develop a coordinated and risk-averse optimization framework for interconnected power grid operation considering low-probability-high-impact contingency events

Job Requirements:

• PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or related subjects.
• Expert knowledge in power system risk analysis

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

Hiring Institution: NTU