Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology / School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Full-time fixed-term position through to end of March 2029

Base salary will be in the range $85,372.89 - $113,659.72+ 17% super (Academic Level A)

Based at our St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

Join a visionary and collaborative research team working at the forefront of Australia's energy transition. As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, you will contribute to the Grid Enhancement Technologies grants program funded by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water for the project, "Enhancing Grid Stability: Oscillation Localisation and Visualisation", through a partnership between EPEC Engineering, the University of Queensland and Powerlink Queensland.

Working within the Power, Energy and Control Engineering discipline in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, you will help develop innovative solutions that improve the stability, visibility and resilience of Australia's electricity network. Leveraging world-class facilities and a connected network of industry and research partners, you will play a meaningful role in accelerating secure renewable energy integration and supporting Australia's net-zero ambitions.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Research: Develop advanced oscillation source localisation techniques for inverter-based resource dominated power systems, including mode identification, source detection, dynamic event classification, hardware-in-the-loop validation, research publication, and grant-supported project delivery.
- Supervision and Researcher Development: Contribute to the supervision and development of Honours and Higher Degree Research students,



support researcher capability development, and collaborate in the delivery of career development initiatives.
- Citizenship and Service: Foster productive partnerships with industry and government stakeholders, contribute to School and University initiatives, participate in service activities, and demonstrate behaviours aligned with UQ values.
- Industry Engagement: Work closely with EPEC Engineering, Powerlink Queensland, and other stakeholders to translate research outcomes into practical tools that strengthen network operations and renewable energy integration.

This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ's Criteria for Academic Performance .

About You

You are an emerging researcher who is passionate about solving complex energy challenges and creating meaningful impact through innovative power systems research.

You will bring:

- Completion, or near completion, of a PhD in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Demonstrated expertise in power system dynamics, stability analysis, renewable energy integration, or related areas.
- Knowledge of data-driven analytics, machine learning, signal processing, or advanced modelling techniques relevant to power systems.
- Experience with real-time simulation platforms, hardware-in-the-loop testing, or power system validation methodologies.




- Evidence of publication in reputable peer-reviewed journals and presentation of research outcomes at conferences.
- An emerging research profile with the ability to contribute to collaborative, externally funded research projects.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with researchers, students, industry partners and government stakeholders.
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful and cooperative research environment.

We particularly welcome applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who may be underrepresented in this discipline.

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.

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📌 Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Power Systems Stability and Oscillation Localisation (Queensland)
🏢 UQ
📍 Queensland