Senior Research Fellow (Power Electronics)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore invites applications for a Senior Research Fellow (Power Electronics) in the College of Design and Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Kent Ridge Campus. You will lead a research project with the PI and team to explore high-switching-frequency operation of SiC devices and advanced power electronics applications.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years postdoctoral experience, strong knowledge of SiC, gate drivers, EMI

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering with specialization in power engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of postdoctoral research experience in power electronics and related areas.
• Strong domain knowledge in SiC WBG devices and high-frequency drive circuits.

Responsibilities

• Lead a research project with PI and team to study, evaluate and innovate on SiC power electronics.
• Characterize SiC devices and model high-frequency, high-temperature performance.
• Develop thermal and electrical models; simulate and benchmark new devices.
• Design gate drivers, EMI filters and loss analyses for high-speed operation.
• Mentor students; coordinate procurement and vendor liaison; contribute to lab management.

Skills

Power Electronics

Gate Driver Design

EMI Filter Design

WBG Semiconductors

Hardware Testing

Real-Time Simulation

MATLAB/Simulink

PSIM

Thermal Modelling

Project Management

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSIM

PLECS

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Job Title

Senior Research Fellow (Power Electronics)

University-Level Unit

College of Design and Engineering

Faculty/Department-Level Unit

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Employee Category

Research Staff

Location

Kent Ridge Campus

Job Description

• Manage the research project with Principal Investigator (PI) and the research team members to study, evaluate, propose and innovate on the following:
• High-switching frequency high temperature operation of Wide Band Gap (WBG) SiC Semiconductor devices and applications.
• Establish foundational work in the modelling, design, performance evaluation, and benchmarking of SiC power devices and power electronics.
• Characterization of new semiconductor devices
• Electrical Circuit Modelling of SiC devices at high switching frequency and high temperature.
• Thermal modelling and advanced cooling at high temperature of SiC devices.
• Simulation model of new SiC devices
• Loss modelling and analysis
• EMI filter design
• Gate driver design (high frequency and WBG parasitic)
• Benchmarking for specific applications and demonstrate features of cost, density, and weight

Carry out Risk Assessment, and ensure compliance with Work, Safety and Health Regulations.

• Work independently, as well as within a team, to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment and assist in laboratory management.
• Coordinate procurement and liaison with vendors/suppliers.
• Mentor students involved in the research project
• For those hired at senior levels, management responsibilities may be included

Qualifications

• Have a PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent from a recognized University with major in Power Engineering
• Have 3 or more years’ relevant postdoctoral research experience in power electronics, high frequency gate driver circuit design, EMI filter, loss analysis, switching strategies, and closed loop control system
• Strong knowledge of power electronics, drives, and WBG semiconductor devices is highly preferred. Experience with hardware testing and real-time simulation will be advantageous.
• Knowledge and hands‑on experience in Wide band gap semiconductors, device parasitic, device simulation, gare driver design for WBG devices, EMI filter design, high‑switching frequency operation, thermal management, high power prototype design and testing, etc. are preferred.
• Knowledge of software such as PSIM, PLECS and MATLAB/Simulink
• Prior knowledge and experience in digital twins/HIL will be a bonus
• Prior knowledge and experience of AI/ML and automation in power electronics and power system will be useful
• Experienced and committed to participating in project meetings.
• Self‑motivated team player and good project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Open to Fixed Term Contract