Postdoctoral Fellow: AI-Driven Power Electronics & Grids

University of North Carolina Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina Charlotte is seeking a Post Doctoral Fellow for a full-time, temporary position in the College of Engineering. You will work on research related to advanced power electronics, engaging with industry partners while mentoring graduate students.

A Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field is required, with strong experience in experimental research and hardware prototyping. Key tasks include developing circuit breaker prototypes and coordinating innovative projects in AI-enabled technologies.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. awarded within the last eight years in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Strong background in power electronics and experience with experimental research.
• Demonstrated capability in hardware prototyping, modeling/simulation, and experimental validation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in advanced power electronics under faculty supervision.
• Develop and prototype solid-state circuit breaker hardware.
• Coordinate research projects related to grid modernization.

Skills

Power electronics

Experimental research

Hardware prototyping

Modeling and simulation

Technical reporting

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

SiC/GaN devices

Solid-state circuit breakers

Wireless power transfer

Job description

The University of North Carolina Charlotte is seeking a Post Doctoral Fellow for a full-time, temporary position in the College of Engineering. You will work on research related to advanced power electronics, engaging with industry partners while mentoring graduate students.

A Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field is required, with strong experience in experimental research and hardware prototyping. Key tasks include developing circuit breaker prototypes and coordinating innovative projects in AI-enabled technologies.