Research Assistant Professor in Elecectrical and Computer Engineering job in Miami

Research Assistant Professor in Elecectrical and Computer Engineering

Job Opening ID530992
LocationModesto A. Maidique Campus
Full/Part TimeFull-Time

Regular/TemporaryRegular
Job ID530992
Location
Modesto A. Maidique Campus
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular

About FIU
Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Job Information
Florida International University is looking for highly motivated and self-driven candidates with strong background in Power Electronics, Renewable Energy System, Smart Grid and/or Electric Vehicle Charging System are asked to apply for the position Research Assistant Professor with Energy Power Sustainability and Intelligence (EPSi) Group, Electrical and Computer Engineering department. EPSi is the home of Artificial Intelligence Based Renewable (AIR) Microgrid and Hybrid Power Plant Research Facility and Hybrid Photovoltaic Power Plant. The selected candidate will be working in areas related to Power Electronics, Renewable Energy System, Smart Grid and/or Electric Vehicle Charging System. Required Qualifications: 1. Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with emphasis on Power Electronics, Control, and/or Renewable Energy System. 2. Expertise of power system simulation software, such as, MATLAB, PSIM, PLECS. 3. Strong record in journal and conference publications with evidence of paper published in IEEE Transactions, and granted patent in the areas of Power Electronics, Control, and/or Renewable Energy System. 4. Strong academic record on courses related to Power Electronics, Control, and/or Renewable Energy System. 5. Prior experience in writing grants and proposals. 6. Prior experience in supervising PhD students. 7. International Experience is highly sought. 3 of 3 This position will involve research and service. Primary research activities will be related to smart grids, electric vehicles, high penetration renewable systems, storage, and battery management systems, grid resiliency, large-scale data analysis, artificial intelligence, advanced metering infrastructure, and smart city infrastructure, and cybersecurity. In addition, you will be required to prepare technical reports, organize and participate in conferences, publish research articles and write and submit grants/proposals. The Engineering Center will be your principal place of employment, although it is possible that you will have assignments at other locations.