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Imperial College London
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Research Assistant
Grade: Academic & Research Job Family, Level A
Reporting to: Dr Bikash C. Pal
Key Working Relationships: Academic & Research, and
Technician Staff inElectrical and Electronic Engineering,
Summary of the post:
To conduct research into Stability and Performance of
Photovoltaics (STAPP)Towrite project reports, academic papers and
attend conferences relating to thisresearch. To participate in the
Control and Power Groups activities (seminars etc.),and offer
assistance as appropriate.
Key Responsibilities:
The post requires:
To plan and carry out research in accordance with the project
aims, incollaboration with members of the Control and Power
Group.
To generate and display results and interpret their physical
implications.
To write progress reports and prepare results for publication
anddissemination via presentations and the world wide web.
To maintain accurate and complete records of all findings.
To collaborate with and provide assistance and guidance to
staff/students.
To present research findings to colleagues and at
conferences.
To attend relevant workshops and conferences as necessary.
Light teaching duties, which will include assistance with the
supervisionof undergraduate and MSc projects.
To comply with relevant College policies, including Financial
Regulations,Equal Opportunities Policy, Promoting Race Equality
Policy, Health andSafety Policy, Information Systems Security
Policy and Intellectual PropertyRights and Register of Interests
Policies.
To undertake any necessary training and/or development.
Any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as
directed by linemanager / supervisor.
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
Applicants are required to have a background and demonstrate an
interest in thefollowing areas or have backgrounds indicating they
can acquire such skills:
Experience:
Modelling of power systems and power electronic converter
systems
Modal analysis of dynamical systems
Simulation in Matlab/Simulink
Skills/Abilities:
Modelling in Simulink
Modal Analysis in Matlab
Use of Matlab SimPowerSystems/PSCAD
Ability to exercise initiative
Ability to communicate effectively
Oral presentation
Qualifications:
An MSc or MEngEng (or equivalent) in Electrical/Electronic
Engineering, orrelevant research/industrial experience in modelling
and analysis of powersystems.
Candidates with a BEng (or equivalent), with exceptional
background andproven ability in the above areas will also be
considered.
