Electronic/Computer Engineer (KTP Associate)

Turning Passion into Purpose.

London South Bank University is excited to be recruiting for the Electronic/Computing Engineer (KTP Associate) position on a 36-month fixed-term contract basis. This post will be based at PB Design’s office (Bristol) with occasional visits to LSBU (Southwark Campus).

London South Bank University (LSBU) has been awarded a 36-month Transfer Partnership (KTP), in collaboration with PB Design Limited (PBD), for a researcher to work as a KTP Associate. This position will allow the successful candidate to join a longstanding collaboration between LSBU and PBD that has arisen through this new KTP.

The KTP Associate will work to develop an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled smart power hub that will obtain and manage energy from multiple power sources (grid, solar, and wind) and storage technologies (e.g. electric vehicles (EVs) and batteries), thereby allowing the company to compete in the growing market of EVs and renewables for NetZero targets and additionally enhance university research portfolio. The KTP Associate will manage the project, supported by the experienced staff from PBD in Bristol and LSBU, Southwark, London.

About You:
We are looking to hear from candidates who have the following skills/experience:

• Master's degree or ideally a PhD (or about to be awarded) in a relevant subject area including electrical power engineering, renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, artificial intelligence, and computing.
• Good knowledge and experience of AI tools and machine learning algorithms with specific focus on power and energy applications.
• Understanding of power electronic converters including wide band gap technologies.
• Expertise in at least one programming language such as Python, C++ or MATLAB including embedded software design.
• Hands-on experience in real-time testing and validations using hardware and microcontrollers/processors (such as Speedgoat, and dSPACE).
• Strong IT skills and ability to utilise a variety of software such as Microsoft and online databases, PCB Design and PSpice/Multisim.
• Demonstrate ability in acquiring and interpreting research data and results.

Experience delivering research projects with commercial partners and the ability to draft research papers for publication is also highly desirable.

Benefits of Working with Us:
As a leading Higher Education Institution LSBU offers staff a highly competitive benefits package including holiday entitlement starting at 26.5 days per annum, professional development opportunities and flexible working. Full details on the range of benefits we offer can be found here.

How to Apply:
The person specification for this role alongside applicant guidance on what to submit within your application can be found within the candidate pack attached to the main advert on our careers page, which can be found via the "Apply Online" button.

Key Dates:

• The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday, 1^st December 2024
• Interview/assessment will take place towards the end of the week commencing 9^th of December 2024

Exact dates for interviews will be confirmed closer to the time. Please kindly note that interviews may be slightly later than the date advertised.

Depending on the individual circumstances of the candidate this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UKVI Skilled Worker route. More details on this can be found within the candidate pack (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button).

If you have any questions related to your application, please email the recruitment team staffrecruitment@lsbu.ac.uk.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.

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