Senior Research Scientist ( Power Electronics, Power Engineering )

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N) invites applications for a Senior Research Scientist to manage the VFT-NTU IAF-ICP programs in WP4 and WP5, guiding teams to meet milestones and ensuring work is delivered on schedule.

The successful candidate will oversee research activities, liaise with stakeholders, and contribute to RFQ preparation, budget tracking, and progress reporting, leveraging extensive expertise in power electronics and energy storage.

Qualifications

• PhD in power electronics, power engineering or related field.
• 20+ years of research management and hands-on experience in power electronics, power engineering and energy storage.
• Familiarity with industrial product standards and grid codes.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in power electronics circuits, field buses, communication networks, simulations, embedded C and Python.
• Interpersonal and time-management skills.
• Ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders with international experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage WP4 and WP5 research teams and ensure objectives.
• Ensure that research outcomes meet the objective of VFT.
• Liaise with stakeholders' management and hold regular meetings.
• Prepare RFQ for procurements of components and equipment.
• Track and manage project expenses and keep progress records.

Skills

Power electronics

Embedded C

Python programming

Power engineering

Energy storage

Research management

Education

PhD in power electronics or related field

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.

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

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.

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. For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg About NIE About RSIS About LKCMedicine About NTUItive