• Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology / School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

• Full-time fixed-term position through to end of September 2029

• Base salary will be in the range $85,372.89 - $113,659.72 + 17% super (Academic Level A)

• Based at our St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity 

Join a visionary and collaborative team helping to shape Australia’s net-zero energy future. We are seeking a Research Associate to contribute to the ARC Discovery Project A Reliable and Secure Net-Zero Power System for Australia, while also supporting the Clean Innovation Researcher Networks (ICIRN) project during the first six months of the appointment. Working alongside a team of seven researchers in one of Australia’s largest power systems research groups, you will apply your expertise in power electronics and controller hardware experimentation to develop, validate and deploy innovative solutions that enhance the reliability, affordability and security of renewable energy systems. This is an exciting opportunity to work with world-class facilities, build an emerging research profile, and contribute to meaningful change through high-impact research.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Research: Lead and support research activities in power electronics, power system stability, hardware-in-the-loop testing, real-time simulation, oscillation source identification, and data-driven modelling methods for renewable energy integration.
• Research Outputs and Funding: Publish high-quality research outcomes, contribute to milestone reports, collaborate on competitive research funding applications, and develop an emerging international research profile.
• Supervision and Researcher Development: Provide support to Honours, BE/ME and Higher Degree Research students while contributing to a positive, inclusive and high-performing research environment.
• Citizenship and Service: Demonstrate collaborative leadership, contribute to School and University activities, build industry and community partnerships, and uphold UQ values through professional service and engagement.

This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.

About You 

• Completion or near completion of a PhD in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.

• Demonstrated expertise in power electronics, renewable energy systems, or power system stability.

• Experience in hardware experimentation, controller implementation, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) validation.

• Experience with data-driven modelling techniques, real-time digital simulation, or electromagnetic transient (EMT) modelling using commercial tools.

• Evidence of quality research outputs, including publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals and presentations at leading conferences.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary and collaborative research team.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical reports and research documentation.

• Emerging evidence of contributing to student supervision, academic service, industry engagement, or collaborative research initiatives.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged. As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.

The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, access to exclusive internal-only vacancies, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

Interested?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Tapan Saha at [email protected]. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 

When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume, cover letter, and responses to the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.

Other Information 

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia and qualification checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

Relocating from interstate or overseas? We may support you with obtaining employer-sponsored work rights and a relocation support package, however upfront costs will still be expected to be covered. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here.

We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing [email protected] or calling +61 7 3365 2623.

Applications close Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-68501).

Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the first two weeks of October 2026.