Research Faculty Member

2 weeks ago

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

We are seeking a highly qualified research faculty member to join our team at the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) in Cocoa, Florida. The successful candidate will have a strong background in research and experience in areas such as solar photovoltaic systems, building energy management and control systems, energy storage, electric vehicle charging, power electronics, and device communication protocols.

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 (UCF), 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:

  • Terminal degree, or foreign degree equivalent, from an accredited institution in engineering or computer science
  • Minimum of two (2) years postdoctoral research experience (or equivalent)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • History of team-based inter/multi-disciplinary research
  • Demonstrated strong background, field experience, and capabilities in a number of the following areas: 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
  • Programming skills in Python, and modeling skills in EnergyPlus and MATLAB

Additional Application Materials Required:

  • UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website
  • 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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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

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