Postdoctoral Research Associate - Power Electronics
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About The Position
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is the largest U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) science and energy laboratory, dedicated to conducting both basic and applied research to deliver transformative solutions to pressing problems in energy and security. With a rich history spanning over 80 years, ORNL is committed to solving the nation's most significant challenges. The laboratory employs a diverse and creative workforce of over 6,000 individuals, and it is focused on fostering an inclusive environment that promotes diversity in ideas and personnel. This commitment is essential for executing ORNL's mission to accelerate scientific discoveries and translate them into solutions for energy, environment, and security issues. The Vehicle Power Electronics Research Group, part of the Buildings and Transportation Science Division at ORNL, is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to engage in research on advanced power electronics hardware and control, particularly focusing on wide bandgap technologies in automotive applications. This role involves working on various components such as drive inverters, wireless and plug-in chargers, and integrated charger & drive system power electronics. The successful candidate will be responsible for modeling, simulating, designing, and optimizing power electronics systems, including resonant circuits and inverters for electric vehicle (EV) charging systems. The position requires innovative thinking to address existing challenges in EV technologies and the ability to propose new topologies and approaches. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will conduct research and development (R&D) projects, leveraging ORNL's multidisciplinary capabilities and unique tools. Familiarity with state-of-the-art EV traction drive inverters and charging systems is essential. The candidate should be proficient in various modeling and simulation programs, power electronic converter optimizations, and hardware development for EV charging systems. Additionally, experience with microcontrollers and digital signal processors for controlling power electronic converters is required. The role includes validating theoretical designs through prototype building and testing, networking with other research groups, and preparing proposals for funding agencies. The candidate will also present research findings at technical meetings and conferences, contributing to ORNL's mission and values of impact, integrity, teamwork, safety, and service.
