Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Power Systems & Renewable Energy

• Postdoc research fellow role within Swinburne University
• Full time, 3 year fixed term position at our Hawthorn campus 
• Academic Level A salary + 17% super

About the Role 

The Department of Engineering Technologies at Swinburne University of Technology is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Power Systems & Renewable Energy to join their department. 

This Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Power Systems & Renewable Energy will play a key role in contributing to the net zero mission and achieving sustainability targets by being a part of the Siemens Swinburne Energy Transition Hub.  

The successful applicant should bring with them experience with working with other stakeholders and the ability to maintain current and create new stakeholder relationships. 

About You 

To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

• Demonstration of relevant experience in the field of renewable energy technologies and power system assessment in the development of digital twins of microgrid energy management systems
• Experience in working in industrial settings and/or within regulatory or compliance-driven environments
• Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively and proactively as part of a multi-disciplinary and multi-institution research team, as well as proven ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Ability to contribute to research projects including identifying and tracking milestones, reporting on progress and identifying barriers to completion

Qualifications

• Completion of a doctoral qualification or an equivalent in the field of Renewable energy technologies or Power systems with proven knowledge of research practices and methodologies in the key fields of research which include IoT, digital twins, renewable energy and sustainable technologies

About Swinburne University of Technology 

Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

• Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
• Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
• Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
• Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

To Apply 

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.  

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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

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Applications Close: Monday 17th July 2023, 5pm 

Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.

Equity and Diversity 

Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives.  For further information on all our initiatives visit our Equity & Diversity website.

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact [email protected]

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  

For any support please contact [email protected] or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan

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