Senior Research Scientist ( Power Electronics, Power Engineering )

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in Singapore is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to oversee the VFT‑NTU IAF‑ICP fundings. The role involves managing research teams and ensuring successful project execution, requiring a PhD in power electronics and over 20 years of relevant experience. Candidates should be familiar with industry standards, have strong communication and interpersonal skills, and possess programming knowledge in Embedded C and Python. This is an exciting opportunity within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent) in relevant field required.
• 20+ years of experience in research management and technical hands-on.
• Familiarity with industrial standards and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the research teams in WP4 and WP5.
• Ensure research outcomes meet the objectives.
• Liaise with stakeholders and hold regular meetings.

Skills

Research management

Power electronics

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

PhD in power electronics or related field

Tools

Embedded C

Python programming

Job description

Established in 2010, the Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N) is a pan‑university research institute that fo‑cuses on systems‑level research for tropical megacities. It performs translational research that covers the energy value chain from generation to innovative end‑use solutions, motivated by industrialization and deployment.

We are looking for a Senior Research Scientist to look after the VFT‑NTU IAF‑ICP fundings for packages WP4 and WP5. The role will focus on managing, supervising and providing guidance to the research teams and ensuring that they meet the objectives of work scopes. The candidate has to ensure that the tasks are accomplished according to schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• To manage, supervise and guide the research teams in WP4 and WP5.
• Ensure that the research outcomes meet the objective of VFT.
• Liaise with the management of the stake holders.
• Hold regular meetings with the team members to ensure work is being carried out as schedule.
• Help in preparing RFQ for procurements of components and equipment.
• Track and manage expenses in the project.
• Keep records of the progress of WP4 and WP5.

Job Requirements

• PhD (for Research Fellow and above equivalent) degree in power electronics, power engineering or related field.
• At least 20+ years of relevant experiences in research management and technical hands‑on experience in power electronics, power engineering and energy storage.
• Familiarity with industrial products’ standards and certifications, grid connection codes of different countries, etc.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in power electronics circuits, field buses, communication networks, power engineering simulations, embedded C and Python programming.
• Competent in soft skills / general personality traits e.g. information visualization, interaction design.
• Interpersonal skill (e.g. Ability to work independently / develop solutions under strict timelines, meticulous and eye for details / excellent organizational / time management skills).
• The candidate must possess these additional skills :-
• 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