Please note this vacancy will close early due to sufficient applications being received
Research Associate in AI-Powered Optimisation of Power Electronics Converters
Cardiff School of Engineering
The Centre for Integrated Renewable Energy Generation and Supply (CIREGS), one of the research groups within Cardiff School of Engineering, is looking to recruit a Research Associate in Artificial intelligence (AI) powered design optimisation for power electronics converters. This exciting project is sponsored by the Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult, the UK’s authority on compound semiconductor applications and commercialisation. Together, we are dedicated to pioneering research and development in power electronics and artificial intelligence, aiming to address the most pressing challenges in power electronics today.
This 24-month multidisciplinary and collaborative project allows a successful candidate to focus on automated design optimisation of power electronics converters by utilising AI-assisted tools and methodologies. The goals of the project are to accomplish the following tasks using AI technologies:
The candidate will be able to work closely with CSA Catapult and develop industry experience and commercial-relevant skills. This is a great chance to manage a challenging and real-world project that is supported by a leading industry partner. The Associate will be responsible for research dissemination at conferences and through publications in journal papers.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week), immediately available and is fixed-term until 31 March 2026.
Salary: £39,347 - £44,263 per annum (Grade 6). We do not anticipate appointing this position above the starting point of Grade 6.32 salary, £39,347 per annum.
Job ref: 18537BR
For informal enquiries about the post please contact Dr Wenlong Ming at [email protected]
For further details about working at Cardiff School of Engineering please contact Chiara Riolo at [email protected]
Date advert posted: Wednesday, 1 May 2024
Closing date: Friday, 17 May 2024
Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
The School of Engineering holds an Athena SWAN Bronze Award that recognises good employment practice and a commitment to develop the careers of women working in science. Cardiff University is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. For this vacancy we actively encourage women to apply. We will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share opportunities.
Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at: Responsible research assessment - Research - Cardiff University
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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