Research Associate in Digital Power Systems

2 weeks ago


Sheffield, United Kingdom University of Sheffield Full time

Applicants should have a PhD (or near completion) in power systems, power electronics, cyber-physical systems, computer science, information and communications technology or related fields - or have equivalent experience. The programme of work requires a range of skills and knowledge across the boundaries of power system engineering, information technology and computing theory. Specifically:
PDRA1 will work on cyber-physical power system modelling. PDRA1 requires specialist skills in power system modelling and analysis, control and modelling of power electronics, energy system modelling, information and communications technology, with PhD qualifications in Power Systems Engineering, Communication Engineering or a closely related discipline.

PDRA2 will work on digital simulation platforms development in the lab. PDRA2 requires specialist skills in the design and development of experimental high-performance computing and data platforms, real-time digital simulators for power and energy systems, with PhD in Computer Science or Information Systems and significant experience in these areas.

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