Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Power System Stability

St Lucia Campus💼 Full-time💰 $85,373–$85,373🗓 2026-09-01 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead research in power electronics, power system stability, and renewable energy integration to enhance reliability and security of Australia's net-zero power systems.

Role type

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Academic Level A)

Builds

Innovative solutions for renewable energy systems, research outputs, and student supervision

Domain

Energy / Power Systems / Electrical Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | research

Required skills

power electronics, power system stability, hardware experimentation, controller implementation, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) validation, data-driven modelling, real-time digital simulation, electromagnetic transient (EMT) modelling

Preferred skills

student supervision, industry engagement, competitive research funding applications

Technologies

commercial EMT modelling tools, real-time simulation platforms

Responsibilities

Lead and support research activities in power electronics and stability; publish high-quality research outcomes; supervise Honours and Higher Degree Research students; contribute to school and university activities

Seniority

Postdoctoral, hands-on IC researcher

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About uq

As part of the UQ community, you will work alongside bright minds from around the world, united by a shared commitment to creating a better world. Excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued, and staff are supported through a wide range of benefits, including up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% superannuation, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on‑campus childcare, affordable parking, salary packaging, and cultural leave.