This is an outstanding opportunity for a Research Engineer to work on a program of research with a multi-disciplinary team of senior researchers.Position closing date: 03/11/2024Centre for New Energy Transition Research (CfNETR) – Perth, WAFull-time, fixed-term appointment until May 2027Academic Level A - $76,368 or Academic Level B - $108,254 p.a.plus up to 17% superannuationAbout the roleThis is an outstanding opportunity for Electrical Engineering candidates to work on an industry-funded (Oztron) project with world-renowned senior researchers and industry experts.The position will provide significant opportunities for patents, high-impact publications, and the opportunity to work with stakeholders from the power and energy sectors nationally and internationally.As a Research Associate you will:Contribute to relevant research, including designing studies, preparing applications, and data collection;Undertake project management and research governance, in conjunction with the Project Leader, including preparation of ethics applications, reports as well as progress and final reports;Contribute to the establishment, building, and strengthening of collaborative relationships;Conduct research and contribute to relevant high-quality outputs including peer-reviewed papers, reports, and conference presentations.As a Research Fellow you will:Participate in CfNETR project(s) in power converters and its application to renewable energy technologies;Conduct research in power converter design, control, development, and testing;Contribute to the ongoing prototype development for a smart inverter;Perform administrative functions primarily connected with the trailblazer project.About youWorking under the broad direction of the project leaders and industry partners, you will work collaboratively with other research project members.As a Research Associate you will possess:Understanding and knowledge on hardware design, development, and testing experience in power electronic converters;Understanding in communication technologies such as ZigBee, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth;Knowledge of simulation skills in MATLAB/Simulink or equivalent.As a Research Fellow you will possess:Experience in hardware design, development, and testing in power electronic converters;Knowledge and experience in communication technologies such as ZigBee, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth;Demonstrated simulation skills in MATLAB/Simulink or equivalent;Experiment skills in digital signal processors, programming, and circuit testing;Experience in using various laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, power sources;Demonstrated experience in preparing and publishing research material, including reports and presentations.How to ApplyPlease apply by Sunday, 3 November 2024.Applicants are required to submit a resume and a response to key selection criteria.#J-18808-Ljbffr