Electrical Engineer PhD Opportunity
VAWT-X Energy Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a highly motivated and qualified engineer with early-career industry research experience and a background in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Control Engineering, or Mechatronics. This role focuses on the electrical and control subsystems of wind turbines, including generators, inverters, load controllers, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) .
The selected candidate will work in collaboration with the Advanced Wind Energy Technology Group on the development of high-fidelity digital twin models of these components to support energy harvesting optimization and advanced control design .
This is a fully funded PhD opportunity based in Adelaide, designed to bridge academic research and real-world industry applications.
Job Description:
* Conduct advanced research on wind turbine electrical systems, including power electronic devices and control strategies
* Develop digital twin models for real-time system understanding and optimization of energy capture
* Design and implement control algorithms to improve system efficiency and responsiveness to dynamic conditions
* Collaborate with academic and industry partners throughout the project lifecycle
* Support lab-scale and field-testing activities as needed
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* A Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Control Engineering, Mechatronics, or a closely related field
* Strong knowledge of electrical machines and power electronics, control systems and signal processing, and energy systems modelling and simulation
* Excellent problem-solving and teamwork skills
* Ability to conduct independent research and contribute to collaborative projects
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Experience with wind turbine systems or renewable energy applications
* Familiarity with industrial communication protocols
* Knowledge of hardware-in-the-loop testing or embedded control platforms
Benefits:
* A career with an innovative start-up company
* A fully funded Australian Government supported PhD scholarship
* Joint academic and industry supervision from Flinders University's College of Science and Engineering
* Access to unique laboratory and field-deployed wind turbine facilities
* Support for publication and professional development
How to Apply:
Send your CV and academic transcripts together with a brief research interest statement to the relevant contact email address