Research Associate

Established in 2010, the Energy Research Institute @ NTU ( ) is a pan-university research institute that focuses 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 industrialisation and deployment. has multiple Interdisciplinary Research Programmes which focus on translational Research, Development & Deployment which focus on specific area of the energy value chain, and a number of Living labs and Testbeds which facilitate large scale technology deployment enabling validation and demonstration of real-world applications.For more details, please viewWe are seeking a Research Associate or Research Engineer II to support our research and testing initiatives in power electronics for medium-voltage grid-connected applications. These research efforts align closely with the university’s strategic goals toward building more sustainable societies.**Key Responsibilities:*** Design, implement, and tune digital control algorithms for power converters tailored for smart grid applications.* Model and simulate control systems including stability analysis and optimization of control parameters for grid compliance and dynamic performance (e.g., under transient and fault conditions).* Develop and implement firmware for embedded controllers to execute hard real-time control strategies for various power converters and grid interfaces.* Develop test plans and conduct lab testing and real-time simulations (e.g., HIL) to verify control algorithms and validate system performance under various operating and fault conditions.* Collaborate with senior engineers to integrate control systems into high-power high-voltage converter systems.* Prepare comprehensive technical documentation, including design/test reports, control models, test results, and source code.* Work closely with cross-functional teams including procurement, finance, and safety to support project delivery and compliance.* Contribute to research proposals, research disseminations, and project deliverables.* Support laboratory activities, including equipment maintenance, procurement, and administrative tasks.**Job Requirements:*** Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, with a specialization in Power Electronics and its applications to renewable energy and power systems.* 1–2 years of hands-on experience in the design, testing, and validation of high-power converters (e.g., grid-tied inverters, DC-DC converters, battery energy storage systems) is preferred.* Strong understanding of digital control theory, loop tuning methods, and stability analysis for dynamic systems.* Proficiency in using power electronics simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, PSIM, and LTSpice for control design, system modelling, and performance analysis.* Extensive experience in embedded C/C++ programming for hard real-time systems, including implementation of control algorithms on DSPs and FPGAs.* Hands-on experience with HIL platforms such as OPAL-RT, RT Box, or Typhoon HIL for validating control systems under realistic operating conditions.* Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, cross-functional teams, and fast-paced research environment.We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.Hiring Institution: NTUNTU 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 ( ).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#J-18808-Ljbffr