Research Associate

2 months ago


Cardiff, United Kingdom Cardiff University Full time

**Advert**

**Research Associate**

**Cardiff School of Engineering**

This project covers interaction between power networks and converter control, and investigate the stability of the power networks integrated with converter-interfaced renewable generation. As part of the role you will conduct research in the areas of power system stability and power electronic converters. This project is funded by the EPSRC and industries.
- Providing expertise to the project on modelling of power network with converters, analysis of grid stability, control systems design to improve the stability, and simulation verifications, you will also contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University, carry out research leading to the publishing of high-quality research as well as pursue excellence in research and inspire others to do the same.
- This post is full time, 35 hours per week, available from September and it is fixed term until 31/08/2025.**Salary**: £39,347 - £44,263 per annum (Grade 6). We anticipate an appointment will not be made above point 6.32, £39,347 per annum).
- Job ref: 17118BR- **Date advert posted: Tuesday, 8 August 2023**

**Closing date: Tuesday, 29 August 2023**

**Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at**:Responsible research assessment - Research - Cardiff University
- To conduct research within power system stability and power electronic converters and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University, carrying out research leading to the publishing of high-quality research. To pursue excellence in research and to inspire others to do the same.**Main Duties and Responsibilities**

**Research**
- To conduct research within power system stability and power electronic converter and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University by the production of measurable outputs including bidding for funding, publishing in national academic journals and conferences, and the recruitment and supervision of postgraduate research students.
- To develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research including research funding proposals
- To attend and or present at conferences/seminars at a local and national level as required
- To undertake administrative tasks associated with the research project, including the planning and organisation of the project and the implementation of procedures required to ensure accurate and timely reporting
- To review and synthesise existing research literature within the field
- To participate in School research activities.
- To build and create networks both internally and externally to the university, to influence decisions, explore future research requirements, and share research ideas for the benefit of research projects

**Other**
- To engage effectively with industrial, commercial and public sector organisations, professional institutions, other academic institutions etc., regionally and nationally to raise awareness of the School’s profile, to cultivate strategically valuable alliances, and to pursue opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities. These activities are expected to contribute to the School and the enhancement of its regional and national profile.
- To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance.
- To participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world
- Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.

**Person Specification**

**Essential Criteria**

**Qualifications and Education**Knowledge, Skills and Experience**

2. An established expertise and proven portfolio of research and/or relevant industrial experience within the following research fields:

- i. Modelling of power networks with voltage-source converters
- ii. Controller design of grid-integrated converters and analysis of system stability
- iii. Simulation using electro-mechanical and electro-magnetic transient software
- 3. Knowledge of current status of research in specialist field
- 4. Proven ability to publish in national/international journals-
**Communication and Team Working**

6. Proven ability in effective and persuasive communication
- 7. Ability to supervise the work of others to focus team efforts and motivate individuals**Other**

8. Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and team-working within work
- 9. Proven ability to work without close supervision**Desirable Criteria**

10. Relevant professional qualification(s)
- if applicable please specify
- 11. Evidence of collaborations with industry.
- 12. Proven ability to a


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