Contributed by: Dragan Jovcic, d.jovcic@abdn.ac.uk
Job Summary
The University of Aberdeen is seeking to appoint a Research Fellow to contribute to the research activities of a large project on Modelling Platforms for DC Transmission Networks, funded by the European Research Council (ERC) under the flagship ERC Starting grant programme.
The North Sea DC transmission system will play a crucial role in a large-scale integration of offshore renewable energy and will facilitate the development of an EU HVDC Supergrid. The future DC networks will require significant technical advances over the existing point-to-point HVDC and they will be substantially different from the traditional AC transmission systems.
The DC/DC substations will be based on novel power electronics topologies, which may interconnect multiple DC lines of different voltage levels and provide DC grid control and fault protection functions. The DC grids will consist of numerous power converters with dynamics considerably faster than existing transmission systems and the dynamic modelling plays crucial role in DC grid development. We aim to develop a new modelling platform to facilitate design of multiterminal DC/DC converters and establish principles for control strategies.
As the vision for DC grids is still being developed in the professional community, we are seeking an outstanding Research Fellow to engage on largely theoretical/modelling research and contribute to pioneering work that will have a significant impact on the power transmission industry.
The Research Fellow post is in Control Engineering, related to the modelling and control of DC Transmission networks. For this post, the successful candidate will have a PhD in Electrical/Electronic Engineering ideally in the field of modelling/control of high-power electronics. Consideration will also be given to individuals in the process of submitting or correcting a PhD thesis. This post is underpinned by external funding from the European Research Council (ERC) FP 7 for a period of 24 months.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrable their experience of carrying out high quality research with a solid publication record commensurate with career stage. In addition, the successful candidate will have excellent analytical and communication skills and be able to work independently and in a team environment.
Salary will be at Grade 6 point 30 £30,122 per annum. Consideration will be given to making an appointment at Research Assistant level in the first instance (salary range £25,251 - £28,401) for individuals in the final stages of completing their PhD.
Should you require a visa to undertake paid employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship and Tier 2 visa. As appropriate, at the time an offer of appointment is made you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of financial maintenance and competency in English. Please do not hesitate to contact Kimberly Gibb, HR Adviser, k.gibb@abdn.ac.uk for further information.
To apply online for these positions visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs.
More details about the School of Engineering can be found at:
Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Dr Dragan Jovcic,
(Tel: 01224 272 336, e-mail: d.jovcic@abdn.ac.uk)
Job Reference Number: 1239606
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 6th April 2012.