Duration: fixed term until 28 february 2017

Terms and conditions: Research and Analogous Staff 

Researchers are sought to work on an exciting collaborative research project to work on power systems protection and control of power grids using real-time power grid simulator.

Candidates for the post should have:

• A PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in FACTS and HVDC modelling using real-time power grid simulator.
• Relevant experience in developing testing bed for power systems including power system control, power electronic devices, and interacting with the power industry partner. 
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and work to tight deadlines.
• Good project management skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to deal with a variety of people at different levels.

The successful candidate should hold, or be near completion of a PhD in Electrical Power Systems. The post is available for an immediate start until the end of Feb 2017.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Xiao-Ping Zhang, Head of Electrical Power Systems and Control Group, email: x.p.zhang@bham.ac.uk.  Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Reference: 51776

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