Research Assistant in the Control of Converter Based Grids (Fixed Term)
University of Cambridge - Department of Engineering
| Location: | Cambridge |
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| Salary: | £32,296 to £34,866 |
| Hours: | Full Time, Part Time |
| Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
| Placed On: | 12th February 2025 |
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| Closes: | 25th February 2025 |
| Job Ref: | NM45032 |
A position exists, for a Research Assistant in the Department of Engineering, to work in control of converter based grids.
The post holder will be located in Central Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK.
The key responsibilities and duties are to work in the area of decentralized and plug-and-play control of converter based grids with a focus on DC microgrids while also considering applications in AC grids. In particular, various case studies will be formulated to validate recently developed decentralized stability certificates for DC grids, while also considering extensions in AC grids. The research assistant will also contribute to activities associated with the dissemination of the results.
The skills, qualifications and experience required to perform the role are:
- A very good first degree in engineering, physics, mathematics or a closely related field.
- Research experience in the area of control of converter based grids/microgrids, as well as decentralized and plug-and-play control.
- Good knowledge of English, and ability to efficiently communicate technical results via both oral presentations and papers/reports.
Applicants who wish to work either full-time or part-time will be considered.
Salary Range:
Research Assistant: £32,296 - £34,866
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 11 June 2026 in the first instance.
To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above.
Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. Please submit your application by midnight on the closing date.
If you have any questions about this vacancy, you can contact Prof Ioannis Lestas at icl20@cam.ac.uk. For queries on the application process, please contact Group Administrator Lina Zvaginyte-Bagociene at control-sigproc-divf@eng.cam.ac.uk.
Please quote reference NM45032 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Closing date: 25 February 2025
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