Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology / School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Full-time fixed-term position through to end of September ****
Base salary will be in the range $85,****** - $113,****** + 17% super (Academic Level A)
Based at our St Lucia Campus
About This Opportunity
Join a visionary and collaborative team helping to shape Australia's net-zero energy future.
We are seeking a Research Associate to contribute to the ARC Discovery Project A Reliable and Secure Net-Zero Power System for Australia , while also supporting the Clean Innovation Researcher Networks (ICIRN) project during the first six months of the appointment.
Working alongside a team of seven researchers in one of Australia's largest power systems research groups, you will apply your expertise in power electronics and controller hardware experimentation to develop, validate and deploy innovative solutions that enhance the reliability, affordability and security of renewable energy systems.
This is an exciting prospect to work with world-class facilities, build an emerging research profile, and contribute to meaningful change through high-impact research.
Key responsibilities will include:
Research: Lead and support research activities in power electronics, power system stability, hardware-in-the-loop testing, real-time simulation, oscillation source identification, and data-driven modelling methods for renewable energy integration.
Research Outputs and Funding: Publish high-quality research outcomes, contribute to milestone reports, collaborate on competitive research funding applications, and develop an emerging international research profile.
Supervision and Researcher Development: Provide support to Honours,



BE/ME and Higher Degree Research students while contributing to a positive, inclusive and high-performing research environment.
Citizenship and Service: Demonstrate collaborative leadership, contribute to School and University activities, build industry and community partnerships, and uphold UQ values through professional service and engagement.
This is a research focused position.
Further information can be found by viewing UQ's Criteria for Academic Performance .
About You
Completion or near completion of a PhD in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
Demonstrated expertise in power electronics, renewable energy systems, or power system stability.
Experience in hardware experimentation, controller implementation, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) validation.
Experience with data-driven modelling techniques, real-time digital simulation, or electromagnetic transient (EMT) modelling using commercial tools.
Evidence of quality research outputs, including publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals and presentations at leading conferences.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary and collaborative research team.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical reports and research documentation.
Emerging evidence of contributing to student supervision, academic service, industry engagement,



or collaborative research initiatives.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.
As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.
The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, access to exclusive internal-only vacancies, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
Benefits
Part of a Group of Eight university
Recognition of prior service with other Australian universities
Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave
17.5% annual leave loading
Access to exclusive internal-only vacancies
Genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process
Other Information
Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia and qualification checks.
This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
Relocating from interstate or overseas?
We may support you with obtaining employer-sponsored work rights and a relocation support package, however upfront costs will still be expecte
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