Research Fellow/ Research Scientist (Grid Modelling)

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N) invites applications for a Research Fellow/Research Scientist - Grid Modelling to study grid congestion, voltage and frequency stability in landed housing estates in Singapore, addressing growth in rooftop solar and electrification. You will develop LV grid models and an assessment framework for hosting capacity.

Collaborate with NTU researchers, deliver heat maps of potential constraints, and contribute to innovative energy solutions aligned with

Qualifications

• Bachelor, Master or PhD in power systems engineering or related field.
• 3 years of relevant experience in power systems engineering preferred.
• Familiarity with grid modelling tools PSCAD/PSSE/PowerFactory required.
• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop grid models of landed estates using PSCAD and PSSE/PowerFactory.
• Develop an assessment framework to identify areas with hosting capacity constraints in LV networks.
• Create a heat map of the LV distribution grid showing potential constraints over time.
• Engage with NTU researchers and professors across schools and colleges.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Power systems engineering degree

Tools

PSCAD

PSSE

PowerFactory

Job description

Established in 2010, the Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N) mission is to enable energy transition via Innovation, Translation and Partnerships.

To achieve this mission, the core activities are Advancing Energy Research Development & Demonstration (RD&D) for Energy Solutions Creating a multi-disciplinary innovation ecosystem to deliver impactful solutions aligned with National Priorities Drive knowledge creation & tech transfer through strong multi-stakeholder partnerships

We are looking for a Research Fellow/Research Scientist - Grid Modelling to work on a project in the area of grid modelling of landed housing estates in Singapore to study grid congestion, voltage stability and frequency stability linked to the increase in Distributed Energy Resources like rooftop solar, EV charging and increase in the power consumption of houses due to renovations adding additional electrification requirements in terms of air-conditioning, induction cooking, elevators and the overall increase in power consumption related to the increases in overall floor space.

Key Responsibilities:

• Development of grid models of landed estates using tools like PSCAD and PSSE
• Development an assessment framework to identify areas with varying levels of network hosting capacity and potential constraints, with an initial specifically focusing on low-voltage distribution networks.in landed estate.
• Develop a heat map of the low voltage distribution power grid in landed estates of potential constraints identified using the assessment framework and its expected evolution over time.
• Engage with researchers and professors in schools and colleges in NTU

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor (for PO and Research Assistant equivalent) / Master (for Research Associate/Scientists equivalent) / PhD (for Research Fellow and above equivalent) qualification degree in power systems engineering or related field
• 3 years of relevant experiences in similar role / technical hands-on experience in power systems engineering is preferred
• Familiarity with grid modelling using PSCAD, PSSE, PowerFactory or equivalent tools is required
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Interpersonal skill (e.g. Develop solutions under strict timelines, meticulous and eye for details / excellent organizational / time management skills) is required
• Entry level candidates are welcome to apply

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

Hiring Institution: NTU

A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes - the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering - and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world's top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world's top young university for the past seven years. The University's main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore's healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources.

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