Research Fellow - Electrical Computer and Software Engineering
Research Fellow - Electrical Computer and Software Engineering
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Waipapa Taumata Rau The University of Auckland
The Faculty:
Department of Electrical Computer and Software Engineering
Modern world infrastructure is largely based on the work of electrical computer and software engineers; from generation and distribution of electricity to providing telecommunication and internet services portable and embedded computers and numerous software applications. All modern systems used in every days private or business life such as mobile phones vehicles home and building automation or industrial control systems will not exist if there are not electrical computer and software engineers.
Our department offers three Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) specialisations and Masters and PhD programmes in these areas. The department typically enrols around 200 undergraduate students in bachelor programmes every year and also has more than 50 Masters and nearly 100 PhD students at any point of time.
Academic and research staff conduct research and have gained international reputation in a number of specific areas of interest not only for the present but also for the future world. They include:
- Power systems
- Inductive Power Transfer (IPT)
- Radio communications
- Embedded computing
- Robotics
- Advanced control systems
- Industrial informatics
- Advanced complex software systems
In collaboration within the department and with other parts of the University of Auckland as well as with numerous international partners new exciting research areas such as renewable energy and smart grid intelligent elderly care systems smart sensor and actuating networks in civil engineering and environmental monitoring have developed and represent examples of the key future developments of the department.
This is a vibrant place for studying and research where students and academic staff from different cultural and ethnical backgrounds meet work together and achieve worldclass results.
Te Whiwhinga mahi The Opportunity
We are looking for a Research Fellow to strengthen the Power Systems Group (PSG) which is one of the active research groups of ECSE Department.
We are focussing on research in topical aspects of electrical power systems engineering including monitoring operation protection control and planning. Our ongoing research focuses on current and emerging issues that impact every segment of modern electricity infrastructure including generation transmission and distribution systems. Our current focus is on the integration of distributed/renewable energy sources (wind solar and tidal) to New Zealand power systems with emphasis on protection (IEC 61850 SPS WAPS) economics (DSM volatility) and innovation (smartgrid storage).
This research position is funded through the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) funded Strategic Science Innovation Fund (SSIF) for ARCHITECTURE OF THE FUTURE LOWCARBON RESILIENT ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM https://www.fan.ac.nz/ This position will liaise with all the other 5 research organisations involved in this nationally significant 7 year strategic program along with several international research partners active in HVDC technologies alongside numerous industry partners from New Zealand.
This is a fixed term role for 24 months full time 40 hours per week. The salary range for this role is $87772 $94981 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.
For more detailed information please refer to the Position Description.
He krero mu About you
Our preferred candidate will have:
- A PhD in Electrical Engineering
- 2 to 3 years of experience following PhD in either industry research organization or a research intense University as a Postdoctoral fellow research engineer or innovation engineer
- A research background in Electrical Engineering
- Demonstrated ability to convert ideas to building laboratory prototypes
- Demonstrated experience of excellent research capabilities (design and leadership) required to carry out innovative and insightful research
- A publication track record as well as experience with preparation and delivery of quality oral presentations to a wide range of audiences is essential
- Understanding or good knowledge of electricity supply network
- Good programming and modelling skills (e.g. C/C Python Matlab)
- A proven ability to communicate complex ideas and concepts (both orally and in writing) to a wide variety or groups including scientific and nonscientific audiences
- Strong computer literacy and numeric skills use of database management tools and statistical analysis software and modelling skills would be an advantage
- The ability and willingness to undertake collaborative research
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written
- The ability to relate well with and teach and mentor research students
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of multicultural issues and display a commitment to The Treaty of Waitangi
- A commitment to high quality work and professionalism
Ng huatanga kei a mtou What we offer
The University of Auckland is New Zealands leading university and maintains significant computational laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the worlds most liveable cities.
The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:
- Flexible employment practices (including working from home flexible hours)
- Up to 6.75 company superannuation scheme
- A competitive salary with five weeks annual leave
In addition we also offer career development programmes discounted car parking a generous parental leave allowance childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.
For more information please visit Staff Benefits.
Me phea te tuku tono How to apply
Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 23/04/2025 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.
Please reach out to Nirmail Nair Via for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.
Additional Information :
Equity
The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services for Mori Pacific women LGBTQIATakatpuiMVPFAFF people with disabilities parenting support flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz
The University is committed to providing a safe inclusive and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika the Equity Policy and visit www.equity.auckland.ac.nz
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Employment Type :
Contract
Employment Type
Contract
