一、学校概况
加拿大西安大略大学（University of Western Ontario），又称韦仕敦大学(Western University)，是位于加拿大安大略省伦敦市的一所著名建校于1878年的公立大学。2023-24 年度QS世界大学排名 114.
Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) in Power Electronics Control for Renewable Energy Integration in Microgrids, Instrumentation & Control, Simulation, and Safety Analysis of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada.
Position Title: Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF), Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
Position Information:
In support of the current research programs, we are currently recruiting to fill several postdoctoral (PDF) research positions immediately in our research group. Qualified candidates should hold Ph.D. degrees in one or more of the following areas: power system engineering, power electronics, control engineering, and energy systems, or nuclear engineering, thermal energy systems, safety analysis, and have a demonstrated record of research accomplishment in relevant fields. Practical research or working experience in one or more above areas is highly desirable and will be treated as a plus. Recently Ph.D. graduates are also welcome to apply.
The specific research topics will be determined through further consultation depending on the background and interests of the applicants. However, they should include, but not be limited to:
Stability analysis of microgrids with renewable energy resources, optimal sizing of energy storage devices, monitoring and operation of microgrids in remote locations, integration of multiple microgrids, and control of grid-forming inverters for coordination with rest of microgrid elements.
Coordinating control for load-following operations, dynamic simulation of integration of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) with renewable energy resources, and monitoring and operation of SMRs in remote locations through advance communication technologies.
We provide an excellent research environment for those who want to develop themselves and their career potential. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to cooperate with other PDFs, Ph.D. students, and other senior researchers in energy systems, power systems, and automation areas under the supervision of Dr. Jing Jiang. The Post-Doc fellows will also have opportunities to engage with all relevant project partners from other academic institutions, government labs, and industry sectors throughout Canada and internationally.
Further information on the research group can be seen at http://cies-western-eng.ca/jjiang/home.htm
Key responsibilities for successful candidates include leading research in the chosen area through problem definition, planning, design, data analysis, experiments, and drafting manuscripts for publications.
Qualifications/Requirements of Position:
- Ph.D. in Engineering or a related field
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong publication records (published or accepted) and strong quantitative skills
The successful applicant must be eligible to work in Canada. If not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, the successful applicant is expected to obtain and maintain the appropriate immigration status (i.e. work permit) to work in Canada.
Salary Range/Pay Rate:
The compensation levels are competitive and per University rules and regulations. The minimal salary floor for these positions will be $55,000 per annum plus additional benefits. This is a unionized position with a range of health and other benefits paid by the employer (i.e. University o Western Ontario).
The University of Western Ontario commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We foster equal opportunities and family-friendly working environments and strive to increase the number of women engineers/scientists.
Position Selection Process:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Please provide a cover letter addressed to Dr. Jing Jiang, a CV (including a list of publications), and a list of three reference contacts, and send the above materials electronically to jjiang@eng.uwo.ca. Suitable candidates will be arranged for an on-line interview.
