Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Job Category
Faculty Non Bargaining

Job Title
Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Department
UBCO | Postdoctoral Research Support | Uhl | School of Engineering | Faculty of Applied Science (Alexander Uhl)

Posting End Date
January 27, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date
Feb 28, 2025

The expected pay for this position is $3750.00/month.

The Laboratory for Solar Energy & Fuels (LSEF) located in the Faculty of Applied Science's School of Engineering UBC's Okanagan campus, is actively seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to lead a research project in the field of photovoltaic system modelling.

The Faculty of Applied Science's School of Engineering has assembled world-class faculty and developed an innovative engineering curriculum to offer undergraduate and graduate engineering degrees in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing specializations.  The campus is situated in one of the most scenic and appealing regions in Canada and offers faculty and students an intimate learning environment and exciting opportunities for interdisciplinary and region-centered research.

Subject description

Solar photovoltaic (PV) energy has received growing attention in British Columbia (BC) as a potential solution to the growing electricity needs and GHG mitigation targets, strengthened by economic incentives and support programs. The successful candidate will work on PV system modelling with the main goal of generating recommendation on the social, technical, and economic feasibility of PV systems in BC and abroad. The project will focus on data acquisition and evaluation from local PV sites and engagement with local contractors, utility companies, and local residents.

These research efforts are collaborative in nature with partners including City of Kelowna, FortisBC, and several solar contractors and manufacturers in the area.

Work duties

The successful candidate will be expected to perform modelling work using state-of-the-art software, conduct data acquisition and evaluation from local PV sites and lab equipment, cooperate with project partners and team members, and disseminate results at conferences and peer-reviewed journals.

Requirements

Applicants must have completed a PhD degree in a related engineering (or science) discipline within the last five years or are in near completion with a confirmed defense date. Applicants are also expected to have research experience in related fields: PV systems, solar cells, techno-economic analysis, and data processing. Excellent English speaking and writing proficiency, the ability to work in a team, as well as independently lead a research project are expected.

How to apply

Applicants should provide curriculum vitae, proof of doctoral degree, academic transcripts, list of three relevant publications, list of three referees, and motivation letter via the UBC online portal.
The anticipated start date for this position is March 1, 2024. Applications are invited until January 26, 2024. The annual salary is $45,000 plus benefits. This is one-year term position, with the possibility of extension up to two years (approved grant duration).

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority