Senior Postdoctoral Research Associate / Research Associate

The role:

An exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background in design and/or control of inverter-based resources. You will engage in development of control and analysis, as well as laboratory testing to develop grid integration mechanisms for Membraneless Redox Flow Batteries. The role is part of the ongoing collaboration between MMU and HalioGEN Power Limited.

The appointment will be made at either Grade 8 (Postdoctoral Research Associate) or Grade 7 (Research Associate), depending on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

Qualifications we require:

With or about to obtain an MSc or PhD degree in a relevant subject of inverter-based resources grid integration.

Application requirements:

Skills/Experience:

• Proficiency in developing hierarchical control schemes for inverter-based resources or designing grid integration schemes for inverter-based resources.
• Skilled in analysis and validation or design of inverter-based resources, e.g. through stability analysis and simulation in MATLAB/Simulink environment or other relevant software.
• Experience in laboratory validation of inverter-based resources (e.g., hardware-in-the-loop simulation) is highly desirable.

Attributes:

• Problem-solving ability with a desire to learn.
• Self-motivation, team working and collaboration.
• A commitment to the pursuit of excellence, with leadership potential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Exceptional presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex information.

Due to the urgent nature of this role, we are only able to consider candidates who already obtain the evidence of their right to work in the UK.

About the Project:

The current project aims to provide a power system-driven design and optimisation of the control schemes and power electronic interfaces of the flow battery under development by HalioGen Power. The key objective of the project is the development of an advanced Energy Management System (EMS) that will unlock the battery's potential for various applications, such as microgrids and energy communities. By combining the EMS with the battery system, its battery management system (BMS) and the power electronic interfaces, this project will deliver a comprehensive, market-ready solution for the integration of the reliable and efficient flow battery system into power systems.

For an informal discussion, please contact Dr. Alexandros Paspatis, a.paspatis@mmu.ac.uk.

To Apply:

Apply via our application portal, by submitting a CV and a covering letter detailing how you meet the criteria for the role. Please note: Only applications with a covering letter will be considered at shortlisting stage.

If you would like to join our people and share our ambition, we would love to hear from you.

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We promote applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of background, belief or identity, recognising the benefits that a diverse organisation can bring and particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in the University workforce.

We recognise the benefits and importance of an environment that supports flexible working and are open to conversations about this, as well as any reasonable adjustments required throughout the application process.

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