To conduct research within grid integration of renewable, modelling, stability and grid support, and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University, carrying out research leading to the publishing of high-quality research. To pursue excellence in research and to inspire others to do the same.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

1. Postgraduate degree at PhD level (or nearing completion / submission) in a related subject area or relevant industrial experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

1. An established expertise and proven portfolio of research and/or relevant industrial experience within the following research fields:
   i. HVDC links including VSC and LCC
   ii. Converter control strategies and theoretical stability analysis
   iii. Operation of multi-infeed HVDC systems (fault ride-through, fault current provision, black start, system restoration, and grid frequency support)
   iv. Power converters for renewable energy and energy storage
2. Knowledge of current status of research in specialist field
3. Proven ability to publish in national/international journals / national/international conferences and/or other research outputs.
4. Knowledge and understanding of competitive research funding to be able to develop applications to funding bodies.
5. Proven software skills for PSCAD/EMTDC and MATLAB; simulation and proven skills for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) emulation and tests.

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