Postdoctoral Research Fellow

• School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering

• Academic Level A

• Fixed-term position up until September 2023

• Applications Close Friday 18th November 2022 at 11.00pm AEST (R-19022) 

About This Opportunity  

This is an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to focus their efforts on developing their expertise and emerging research profile in their discipline. At this level it is expected that the incumbent will contribute to service and engagement roles and activities.

This position will work closely with the partner Mining3 to apply the concept of controlling the Solar PV/wind, customers demand, existing diesel generator and battery energy storage system management to optimise the mining grid  operation in a grid connected or off-grid microgrid environment. This position is particularly involved in Stream 2: mining area of the project.

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will perform the research activities within the Power Systems research area in mining environment to reduce their fossil fuel dependence and to ensure effective collaboration with the investigators and academics, PhD students and industry partners involved in this project.

 Key responsibilities include:  

1. Research

• Produce quality research outputs consistent with discipline norms by publishing or exhibiting in high quality outlets.

• Participate in applications for competitive research funding to support projects and activities.

• Work with colleagues in the development of joint research projects and applications for competitive research funding support.

• Contribute to progressing towards transfer of knowledge, technology and practices to research end users through translation, including commercialisation of UQ intellectual property.

• Develop a coherent research program and an emerging research profile.

• Review and draw upon best practice research methodologies.

2. Supervision and Researcher Development

• Contribute to the effective supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students (as appropriate).

• Demonstrates personal effectiveness in supervision and the management of researcher development.

• Effectively lead and develop supervisee performance and conduct by providing feedback, coaching, and professional development.

• As appropriate, manage research support staff effectively throughout the employee lifecycle in accordance with University policy and procedures.

• Working to promptly resolve conflict and grievances when they arise in accordance with University policy and procedures.

3. Citizenship and Service

• Demonstrate citizenship behaviours that align to the UQ values.

• Shows leadership of self through collaboration and active participation in priority activities for the unit

• Provide support to other academic positions and unit operations as needed during other team members absences.

• Contribute to internal service roles and administrative processes as required, including participation in decision-making and service on relevant committees.

• Collaborate in service activities external to the immediate organisation unit.

• Begin to develop external links and partnerships by cultivating relationships with industry, government departments, professional bodies and the wider community.

This role is subject to The University’s Code of Conduct .   

About Enabling Power Systems Of The Future

Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport of the state Government of Queensland has funded a Project ‘Enabling the Power Systems of the Future’ at the University of Queensland (started in January 2020) where the project will develop a new power system simulation/analysis platform to investigate the security of Queensland’s power system to support its transition to integrate new energy platforms and achieve 50% renewables by 2030. Project partners in this work includes Powerlink Queensland and a consultant QGE Pty Ltd, GridQube, Mining3, Manitoba Hydro Pty Ltd, Canada with supports from the Australian Energy Market Operator and Energy Queensland. The research and development is focused on Queensland Power system network along with mining electricity systems. This project will deliver a new platform incorporating new algorithms and state-of-the-art models for new interconnected technologies and other energy platforms. The analytics developed in this project will be useful to accurately assess security risks and optimise the design of new energy platforms, such as renewable generators, battery storage, synchronous condensers, VSC based HVDC interconnectors and new technology based pumped storage systems for both interconnected power systems as well as for mining microgrids (grid connected or remote). The project also trials distribution system state estimation algorithms along with GridQube for distribution networks and implement dynamic operating envelop concept for control of PV and household energy usage to make the grid more robust and optimised at customer level.

  

About You

• Completion or near completion of a PhD in the electrical power systems.

• Demonstrated experience in micro grid management and operation

• An emerging profile in research in the discipline area.

• Evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences.

• Evidence of contributions towards successfully obtaining external research funding.

• Some experience in meaningful internal service roles and contributions towards external activities

 

What We Can Offer  

 This is a Full-time, 100% FTE Fixed-term position through to 6 September 2023 at Academic Level A. 

The full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range

$87,006.34 – $96,530.67 plus super of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be in the range $101,797.42- 112,940.88 per annum.  

For further information about UQ’s benefits, please visit Why Work at UQ  and review The University of Queensland’s Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2018-2021 .  

 Questions?  

To discuss this role please contact Professor Tapan Saha on [email protected]    

For application queries, please contact [email protected]  stating the job reference number in the subject line.  
 

 Want to Apply?  

All applicants must supply the following documents:  

• Cover letter addressing the About You Section

• Resume  

 
To satisfy pre-requisite questions and ensure your application can be considered in full, all candidates must apply via the UQ Careers portal by the job closing deadline. Applications received via other channels, including direct email, will not be accepted.    

 

Other Information  

Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.   

Background Checks: All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.   
 

We value diversity and inclusion, and actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Our Diversity and Inclusion webpage  contains further information if you require additional support. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to [email protected]

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