Senior Postdoctoral Research Associate - (7856)

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Position:                          Senior Postdoctoral Research Associate

Based at:                        The Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK

Salary:                             £39,347-£45,585

The role:

An exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background in design and control of inverter-based storage resources. You will engage in development of control and analysis, as well as laboratory testing to develop grid integration mechanisms for Membraneless Redox Flow Batteries. The role is part of the ongoing collaboration between MMU and HalioGEN Power Limited.

Qualifications we require:

With or about to obtain a PhD degree in a relevant subject of inverter-based resources grid integration.

Application requirements:

Skills/Experience:

• Proficiency in developing hierarchical control schemes for inverter-based resources.
• Skilled in analysis and validation of inverter-based resources, e.g. through stability analysis and simulation in MATLAB/Simulink environment.
• Experience in laboratory validation of inverter-based resources (e.g., hardware-in-the-loop simulation) is highly desirable.

Attributes:

• Problem-solving ability with a desire to learn.
• Self-motivation, team working and collaboration.
• A commitment to the pursuit of excellence, with leadership potential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Exceptional presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex information.

About the Project:

The current project aims to provide a power system-driven design and optimisation of the control schemes and power electronic interfaces of the flow battery under development by HalioGen Power. The key objective of the project is the development of an advanced Energy Management System (EMS) that will unlock the battery's potential for various applications, such as microgrids and energy communities. By combining the EMS with the battery system, its battery management system (BMS) and the power electronic interfaces, this project will deliver a comprehensive, market-ready solution for the integration of the reliable and efficient flow battery system into power systems.

For an informal discussion, please contact Dr. Alexandros Paspatis, a.paspatis@mmu.ac.uk.

Apply at https://manmetjobs.mmu.ac.uk/jobs by submitting a CV and a covering letter detailing how you meet the criteria for the role. Only applications with a covering letter will be considered.

If you would like to join our people and share our ambition, we would love to hear from you.

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