Research Faculty Member, Solar Energy Expert

4 weeks ago


Cocoa, Florida, United States University of Central Florida Full time

The Opportunity

The University of Central Florida's Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) is seeking a qualified research faculty member with expertise in solar energy systems, energy storage, and grid integration control systems. This is a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure earning research assistant professor position focused on carrying out research in grid-integration control systems, including solar photovoltaics (PV), energy storage, electric vehicles (EV), and their systemic integration with the electricity grid.

The research faculty will carry out both experimental and systems modeling research and be expected to write research proposals and manage research contracts. Opportunities for research collaboration with FSEC faculty are expected in modeling and simulation of building to utility-scale PV systems, development of grid integration control systems, macro-economic analysis, and energy system analysis and optimization to improve energy operation in both normal and emergency scenarios.

FSEC is an energy research center of the University of Central Florida, whose main campus is in Orlando. Since 1975, FSEC has conducted fundamental and systems-level applications research in solar energy, energy-efficient buildings, hydrogen production, fuel cells, energy storage, and electric vehicles.

Minimum Qualifications:

A terminal degree, or foreign degree equivalent, from an accredited institution in engineering or computer science and a minimum of two (2) years postdoctoral research experience (or equivalent).

Preferred Qualifications:

A history of team-based inter/multi-disciplinary research is considered an asset. Demonstrated strong background, field experience, and capabilities in a number of the following areas is preferred: solar PV systems, PV inverter systems, energy management systems, energy storage systems, electric vehicle charging systems, power electronics, data acquisition systems, instrumentation systems, and device communication protocols.

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website. In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, a research statement, and a list with contact information for three (3) professional references.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

These are contract and grant (C&G) funded positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets.



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