Postdoctoral Researcher Amrita School of Engineering, Bangalore

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Are you a highly motivated individual with a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field Do you have a strong interest in the Microgrid and smart grid technologies If so, we invite you to apply for a Post-Doctoral fellow position in our Microgrid and Drives Research Lab. As a Post-Doctoral fellow in our lab, you will have the opportunity to work on research projects aimed at design and development Microgrid cluster, blockchain for smart microgrid/grid. You will collaborate with a team of experts in the field and have access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. Responsibilities: Conduct independent research in the field of Microgrid technologies (transition towards Smartgrid prototype) Inclined to Learn, Contrive and Develop various control algorithms for battery augmented 3kW Wind-Solar Rooftop renewable power system interfaced with WAVECT controller (Funded Project) Develop innovative solutions for improving the efficiency and reliability of electrical power systems Collaborate with other researchers and industry partners to advance in the field Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and disseminate research findings at conferences Requirements: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field Strong background in power systems, control systems, renewable energy technologies and insight on optimization algorithms and implementation. Experience with smart grid technologies and renewable energy systems is an added merit. Adequate programming skills in MATLAB, Python, BLOCKCHAIN or other relevant languages Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team If you are passionate about advancing in the field of Microgrid/Smartgrid technologies equipped with skills and experience we are looking for, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your CV, a cover letter outlining your research interests and qualifications, and contact information for two references. Post-Doctoral Fellowship Amount: Rs. 70,000 to Rs. 75,000 Duration: 2 years No. of Candidates required: 01 Contact Persons: Dr. J. Ramprabhakar, Dr. Anand R. J_ramprabhakar@blr.amrita.edu, r_anand@blr.amrita.edu 7845394196, 7904272478 Existing Microgrid Research Lab: 1 kW Horizontal Axis Wind turbine Wireless Weather station to monitor Wind velocity, wind direction, Solar irradiation and temperature 2kW Solar panels Vantage Pro2 Console for Data acquisition and monitoring 3kW Hybrid Wind Solar renewable Microgrid power generation with wireless weather station monitoring,