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University of Tennessee, Knoxville · 2 days ago

Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - UTK

Knoxville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in the power electronics group of the Center for Ultra-wide-area Resilient Electric Transmission Network (CURENT). The role involves leading research on wide-bandgap device characterization, simulation of control algorithms, and hardware development and testing, while collaborating with various partners and mentoring students.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Collaborates with faculty, research staff, graduate/undergraduate students, and external partners

Designs, develops, and evaluates power electronics converters

Serves as co-PI on research grants and contracts; leads and manages sponsored research projects

Engages with national laboratories, funding agencies, and industry collaborators to advance research goals

Authors research proposals to expand and sustain ongoing projects and explore new directions

Publishes in top-tier conferences and journals; presents research results at major venues

Mentors graduate students and contributes to workforce development initiatives

Qualification

Ph.D. in Electrical EngineeringPower electronics expertiseC/C++ programmingMATLAB/SimulinkAltium DesignerANSYS Q3DTechnical writingCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, particularly power electronics

Strong programming skills in C/C++

Demonstrated research excellence through impactful publications, technical contributions, or leadership in projects

Preferred

Expertise in MATLAB/Simulink and Altium Designer

Experience with ANSYS Q3D

Experience of designing power propulsion inverters and/or isolated AC-DC converters

Strong communication and technical writing skills; ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams

Benefits

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Company

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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As the state’s land grant, research-intensive institution, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is a university that leads.

Founded in 1794

Knoxville, TN, US

10001+ employees

https://www.utk.edu

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