Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Thermal Mechanical Engineering Job at University of Tasmania (Hobart)

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join a cutting-edge ARC-funded project focused on developing a thermal energy management platform in electric vehicles using AI technology. The role aims to advance thermal performance through innovative energy distribution and waste heat recovery strategies. The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will undertake experimental and theoretical research, contribute to HDR supervision, support teaching in mechanical engineering courses, and work collaboratively within a dynamic team advancing sustainable transport and climate-safe engineering.

Job Responsibility

Undertake research on Al-based energy management in electric vehicles including heat pump, battery thermal management and waste-heat recovery from power electronics and electric motors, publishing findings in high-quality international peer-reviewed journals, and assist in supervision of PhD and undergraduate research students
Lead the development of AI-based energy management platform to coordinate the energy distribution and recovery in real-time driving conditions
Participate in collaborative and collegial research as part of a team of inter-disciplinary researchers focused on the renewable energy and power systems
Undertake high-quality research/scholarly activities under limited supervision either independently or as a member of a team, publish research findings to meet and regularly exceed the University’s research performance expectations for Level A
Undertake scholarly undergraduate coursework teaching of a high quality, including consultation with students, marking and assessment connected with courses taught, production of teaching materials, and development of course material with appropriate guidance from the course or program coordinator in mechanical engineering

Requirements

A PhD or equivalent in thermal and mechanical engineering or a closely related field
A demonstrated ability and understanding of research in the field of thermal and mechanical engineering, evidenced by a record of quality publications, presentations at conferences and preferably success in securing competitive and other funding, appropriate at this level
A record of contributing to building and maintaining effective and productive networks with the discipline, profession, and wider community, including evidence of effective collaborative research contributions
A clear desire and capacity for developing artificial intelligent approaches, preferably with experience in its application to energy management in electric vehicles
Experience of working effectively within a team environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with demonstrated experience presenting research findings, and preparing research reports
Experience in teaching undergraduate courses in mechanical engineering

What we offer

Relocation support or visa sponsorship may be considered for the ideal candidate
17% superannuation

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