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Assistant Research Professional - WBG Power Electronics
The University of Alabama


Date Posted Sep. 27, 2022
Title Assistant Research Professional - WBG Power Electronics
University The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL, United States
Department Electrical and Computer Engineering
Application Deadline Oct. 12, 2022
Position Start Date Available Immediately
 
 
  • Research Scientist/Associate
  • Mechanical Engineering
    Electrical and/or Electronics
    Engineering - Other
 
 
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department seeks a Research Professional to assist with the research of prototype power electronic converters utilizing emerging wide band-gap semiconductors. The position will report to Dr. Andy Lemmon.

The position will utilize fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures to assist in the execution of research programs in the area of power electronics within the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Specific job responsibilities will include (1) the design, development, and fabrication of prototype power electronic converters utilizing emerging wide band-gap semiconductors; (2) the design and execution of experimental procedures in a research laboratory setting; (3) the collection, post-processing, and analysis of data from experimental procedures or simulation models; (4) the generation of technical reports and scholarly publications; (5) the development of simulation models for both power electronic converters and semiconductor devices; and (6) the direction and guidance of graduate research assistants in the performance of their research duties. This position may be involved in multiple research projects; any of which may include conducting experiments, analyzing data, and assisting with writing research proposals, technical papers and research reports.

This position will also have laboratory safety responsibilities that will include developing and ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures. Laboratory responsibilities may require physical activities related to experiment setup and teardown. The successful applicant must be willing and able to take advantage of educational and training opportunities to remain proficient and up to date with the state-of-the-art technology to support leading edge research.

Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and one (1) year of experience.

This position requires an individual that is either a US citizen or a US permanent resident due to the restrictions of the research sponsor.


Skills and Knowledge: This position will require excellent electronics and mechanical skills; the ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students; and the ability to work independently with limited supervision. They will be expected to supervise experiments in the laboratories, train students in the use of equipment, and to design, construct, and operate experimental hardware.

Expertise with electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, impedance analyzers, signal generators; experience with semiconductor characterization equipment including curve tracers; expertise with device and circuit modeling using SPICE tools; expertise with the design of printed circuit boards (PCBs), power electronic converters, and gate-drive circuitry for power semiconductors.


Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree in a relevant engineering discipline. Degree in Electrical Engineering.


  • Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster


 
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Contact Information

 
  • Dr. Andy Lemmon
    Electrical and Computer Engineering
    The University of Alabama
    Tuscaloosa, AL
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  • lemmon@eng.ua.edu

 

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