Senior Research Fellow/ Senior Research Scientist (Grid Modelling)

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N) invites applications for a Senior Research Fellow/Senior Research Scientist – Grid Modelling to lead a project on grid modelling of landed housing estates in Singapore.

You will develop grid models using PSCAD/PSSE, build an assessment framework for hosting capacity and map constraints, and engage with industry partners and researchers to advance knowledge transfer.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in power systems engineering or related field (Senior Research Scientist) or PhD (Senior Research Fellow).
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in power systems engineering.
• Familiarity with grid modelling tools PSCAD, PSSE, PowerFactory or equivalent.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and build regional networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of grid models for landed estates using tools like PSCAD and PSSE.
• Develop an assessment framework to identify network hosting capacity constraints in low-voltage networks.
• Create a heat map of the low voltage grid in landed estates showing evolution of constraints.
• Secure funded partnerships with industry collaborators.
• Engage with NTU researchers and professors across schools and colleges.

Skills

Good written and oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Rapport building and influencing

Team collaboration in fast-paced env

International networks in region

Education

Master's degree in power systems engineering or related field

PhD in power systems engineering or related field

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 Senior Research Fellow/ Senior Research Scientist – Grid Modelling to lead the 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

• Lead 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.
• Secure funded partnerships with industry collaborators
• Engage with researchers and professors in schools and colleges in NTU

Job Requirements

• Master (for Senior Research Scientist) / PhD (for Senior Research Fellow) qualification degree in power systems engineering or related field
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experiences in similar role / technical hands-on experience in power systems engineering
• 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
• Ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Possesses international experience, with a strong network of contacts in the region.

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

Hiring Institution: NTU