The University of Manchester
PDRA in Power Electronic Converters in Power Systems
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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Power Systems and Converter Modelling
We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Power Systems and Converter Modelling. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to research supporting Britain’s transition towards a cleaner, more sustainable electric power network. You will be based in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Manchester and work as part of a wider pan-university community with strong industrial involvement.
You will be responsible for:
- Reviewing and assessing emerging inverter-based resource and HVDC technologies, including their costs, benefits, technical capabilities and implications for future power system operation.
- Creating appropriate dynamic models of the power network, IBRs and their control for EMT and other time-stepping simulation systems.
- Investigating and evaluating local, supplementary, and system-level controls for inverter-based resources and HVDC systems for variety of use cases.
- Liaising with project investigators, collaborators, and industrial partners.
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About You
We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:
Essential Criteria
- Have a relevant PhD (or an equivalent combination of education and industrial experience) in power systems incorporating power electronics.
- Expertise in research focused on the integration of large-scale power electronic devices (e.g. HVDC) within power systems involving dynamic modelling, stability analysis and simulation.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience with EMT simulation of power systems and power electronic converters using PSCAD/EMTDC.
We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.
Our benefits include:
- Generous employer contribution pension
- 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
- Ride to work and EV car scheme available
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Enquiries About The Role, Shortlisting And Interviews
- Name: Mike Barnes
- Email: mike.barnes@manchester.ac.uk
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