Senior Researcher in Electrical Engineering with Specialisation in Power Electronics Job at Tyndall National Institute (Cork)

Job Description

The intelligent Grid (iG) research team at the IERC invites applications for a Senior Researcher position in Electrical Engineering with a specialisation in Power Electronics. The role offers the opportunity to lead research within IERC at Tyndall National Institute in accordance with the Institute's strategic growth plan. Complementing this vision, you will articulate a cutting-edge research programme that will address some of the outstanding challenges in the development of intelligent and innovative solutions for decarbonising the energy system.

Job Responsibility

Lead the planning and delivery of key scenarios workstreams within projects, ensuring inputs, timelines, risks and dependencies are managed effectively, and issues are escalated when needed related to models
Initiate and steer innovation in the research area to improve the robustness, accuracy and reliability of results
Coordinate technical studies with relevant team members by providing expert support for analysis, interpretation and validation of outcomes
Ensure high-quality deliverables by leading the drafting, review and consolidation of reports, documentation and presentations
Manage stakeholder engagement and lead effective meetings with clear agendas, action tracking and follow-up
Develop a credible and aspiring strategic research vision for their research within IERC that leverages the unique infrastructure, capabilities and full range of expertise of the Tyndall National Institute and UCC
Grow the intelligent grid research and demonstration activities, especially in power conversion and control and, through strong collaborations and outputs, develop its international reputation in the field
Generate excellent research outcomes as evidenced by influential or milestone publications in leading journals and conferences
Drive collaboration with others in successful bids for competitive large-scale (million €) grants/awards from national and European funding sources, and Industry to safeguard the financial sustainability
Support a team culture that results in high-quality postgraduate training and supervision, and where professional/personal / career development is a priority
Support the Team Lead and Group Head of IERC to develop and deliver IERC's vision and strategy
Contribute to major organisational projects/activities within Tyndall outside of their core research areas and manage their team members to do likewise
Contribute to the development of national and international collaborative research networks and create new synergies/collaborations between IERC and other third-party research bodies
Contribute to and support of the supervision of postdocs and postgraduate research students as supervisor and/or co‐supervisor
Support education and public engagement activities
Ensure compliance with Tyndall's Health and Safety standards and with Tyndall's Quality Management System with a focus on continuous improvement
Carry out any additional duties as may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post

Requirements

A PhD in Electrical Engineering with a specialisation in Power Electronics and typically, 6+ years of post-doc research experience in a University/Research Institute/Industry
Previous experience in managing research projects and report writing for externally funded projects
Previous experience in managing and supervising postgraduate students
Previous experience in competitive proposal writing and achievement
Demonstrable research expertise in at least two of the following areas: Power converter design for Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), Grid Integration and Control of DERs, Grid Stability/Power Quality Analysis and Improvement, Application of artificial intelligence in power systems and control, Hardware Experience/Knowledge of Converters, Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), prototype development, and any real-time controlling platform (OPAL-RT) in the abovementioned areas
Proven track record of research publications

Nice to have

Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience in equipment and lab management
Demonstrated track record in building and growing national/international networks
Demonstrated teaching and undergraduate supervision record, ideally with formal teaching qualification for higher education
Has successfully supervised/co-supervised a number of post graduate students
Takes the lead in executing collaborative research projects in cooperation with colleagues and project partners
Communicates their research effectively to the research community and wider society
Has contributed to possibilities of technology spin-out via the creation of, or involvement with, a start-up
Flexibility to travel
Evidence of high levels of initiative and being a self-starter
Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills

What we offer

Strong support for formal training, further study and professional development
Interdisciplinary Environment: Where academia, industry, and innovation intersect - supported by cutting-edge infrastructure and expert knowledge
Blended Working: Flexibility to work remotely and on-site, where the role allows
Comprehensive Benefits: Access to UCC pension, long-term illness benefit, life assurance
Generous Leave: Competitive annual leave entitlements
Equity & Inclusion: Athena Swan Bronze award holder, with ongoing initiatives led by a dedicated People and Culture team to ensure equity for all
Core Values: A culture grounded in Ambition, Collaboration, Diversity, Excellence, and Integrity
Entrepreneurial Spirit: A proactive, innovation-driven environment that welcomes entrepreneurial and creative thinkers, including those with start-up experience
Supportive Onboarding: Structured induction and mentoring to help new hires integrate and thrive
Vibrant Culture: A collaborative, people-first workplace with a strong sense of community
Work as a highly valuable research team member in a world-class technology centre that has a very young, dynamic, vibrant, and self-driven work environment that focuses on high-impact research results which are strongly aligned to Industry partners
Great career development and advancement that is highly visible to the semiconductor, power and energy industries through direct contact or IEEE publications
Opportunity to attend and publish work at leading conferences
Attend training courses and workshops
Opportunity to publish in leading journals
Excellent working conditions, including 30 Days of annual leave

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