Post-Doc/Visiting Scientist - Electrical and Computer Engineering - 518506

Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Non Classified - Grade NA

Department/Organization: 214251 - Electrical and Computer Eng

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm

Job Summary: Under the direction of a senior faculty member who serves as a mentor for the postdoctoral appointee, The Postdoctoral Fellow provides for an internship and continuation of scholarly activity and research after achieving the Ph.D. or other doctoral degree.

Additional Department Summary: The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at The University of Alabama is seeking candidates for one or two Postdoctoral positions for an externally funded project under the supervision of Dr. Jaber Abu Qahouq.

Individuals with research interests and experience in the areas of power electronics, controls systems, and battery management systems with applied experience in developing, testing, and demonstrating power electronic systems hardware are highly desired.

Successful candidates will hold a Ph.D. degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related field and demonstrate a record of academic achievement in research. The College and/or the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department will establish a series of structured merit-based evaluations. Initial appointments are for one year, with renewal contingent upon demonstration of productivity, meeting project requirements and deadlines, and availability of funding.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a closely related field.

Candidates will need to have completed their Ph.D. or have it completed by the start of employment. Applicants should upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae and include at least three references in the reference section of the application. Please upload additional documents to the “other documents” tab as needed.

Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge in the areas of power electronics, controls systems, and battery management systems with applied experience in developing, testing, and demonstrating power electronic systems hardware.

Preferred Qualifications: Development of power converters each with power levels that exceed 10 kW and/or voltages of up to 1000 V, advanced control of power electronic systems, analog-digital mixed embedded power controllers for power electronic systems, electric vehicles fast chargers, and/or Lithium-Ion battery energy storage systems management and health.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

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