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University of Houston · 4 months ago

Visiting Assistant Professor - Electrical Engineering

positionHouston, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level

The University of Houston is seeking a non-tenure track Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering. The candidate will work with the PEMSEC Team to develop specifications for induction machines and control strategies for various applications.

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Responsibilities

Work with the Power Electronics, Microgrids & Subsea Electrical Systems Center (PEMSEC) Team to generate a precise, short, and concise specifications and requirements document for the induction machine for various transportation applications
Evaluate the relevant tradespace of the induction machine-based generator system according to the requirements for various project
Work on the control strategies to satisfy the representative requirements of a given application

Qualification

. in Electrical EngineeringDesigning controllersPWM invertersModular multi-level invertersControl strategiesResearch excellenceTeaching excellenceService excellence

Required

Ph.D. degree or equivalent when they start their position
Proven experience in designing field orientation-based controllers for both induction and permanent magnet machines
Experience working on PWM inverters and modular multi-level inverters for motor drive systems
Ability to generate a precise, short, and concise specifications and requirements document for the induction machine for various transportation applications
Ability to evaluate the relevant tradespace of the induction machine-based generator system according to the requirements for various projects
Ability to work on control strategies to satisfy the representative requirements of a given application
Research Statement, Publications, Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates
Willingness to undergo a criminal history check

Preferred

Potential for exceptional research and excellence in teaching and service

Company

University of Houston

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The doctoral degree-granting and largest university of the University of Houston system.
dateFounded in 1927
location
Houston, Texas, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
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https://www.uh.edu

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$9.3M
Key Investors
National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing BiopharmaceuticalsUS Department of EnergyCancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas
2024-04-09Grant
2023-10-05Grant· $2M
2018-09-19Grant· $4M

Leadership Team

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Arthur Conklin
Professor Emeritus
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Brené Brown
Huffington Endowed Chair + Research Professor
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