Job Description

Postdoctoral Researcher, Green Transportation

Centre of Advanced Power and Autonomous Systems (APAS)

Ref: APAS/11031

Job Description

Who we are looking for:

• Creativity in new ideas and future focus vision.
• Collaboration with colleagues and the community at large.
• Work Smart, Play Smart!

What you'll do:

• Responsible for initiation and implementation of state-of-the-art EV power electronics, robotics related project including feasibility study, conceptual design, solution development
• Responsible for liaising with collaboration parties from industry clients and universities to formulate feasible solutions addressing clients’ needs by integrating various technologies through consultancy and/or government funded projects
• Design and optimize high-power-density on-board/off-board charger, DC/DC, motor inverter topologies
• Develop advanced control algorithm, perform schematics / PCB layout design and magnetic component optimization
• Conduct simulation and testing to optimize system performance and reliability
• Travel outside Hong Kong occasionally

You'll be a good fit if you have/are:

• Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or equivalent
• Strong theoretical and practical background in soft-switching technologies and high frequency transformer design
• Proficient in simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, Saber, or Ansys Maxwell
• Proficient in EDA tool (PADS, Altium Designer)
• Experience on DSP/MCU and their software tools(TI, Infineon, ST, Freescale) for product development
• Experience in designing power electronics systems for EMI/EMC compliance
• Self-motivated and strong problem-solving skills
• Candidates who can demonstrate knowledge of AI, or experience and ability to apply Generative AI tools in their work, will be preferred
• Good command of both spoken and written English and Chinese (i.e. Cantonese or Putonghua)

Note:

1. Applicant may be considered for other positions if not matching the requirements of the subject position.
2. This is a position funded by the Research Talent Hub Programme under the Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF) to conduct R&D project.

What we offer and What you’ll like here:

• Exciting new technology development (e.g. IoT, 5G, LoRA, AI etc.) to actualize your creative ideas
• Opportunities to work with our innovative and vibrant talents
• Embracing work flexibility (including Flexi-work hour)
• Dynamic and energetic culture with smart outfits and sport shoes
• Academic training scholarship to take your career up a notch
• Dental benefit
• Medical benefits from Day-1 with extended coverage to dependent(s)

Apply now if you’re ready to take the challenge! Do not miss this opportunity to join us to Create Value and “MAKE SMART SMARTER”!

HKPC will take into consideration both the quantitative and qualitative requirements of the post when selecting the suitable candidates. A competitive salary package commensurate with academic qualifications and experience will be offered. The successful candidates will be employed on a fixed-term contract basis, which is renewable subject to appointee’s performance and the Council’s development needs.

Applicants are welcome to submit application at the HKPC e-Recruitment System (careers.hkpc.org) in 1 week from the posting date. Recruitment will continue until the position is filled.

Applicants not invited for interviews within 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful. All information provided by applicants will be treated with strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes. The personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be retained for 12 months from the date the recruitment process is completed.