Post Doctoral Fellow - Electrical Engineering

Position Summary

Post‑Doctoral Fellow – Electrical Engineering at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. The fellow will work on medium‑voltage silicon carbide module characterizations, high‑power grid‑tied converter development and validation, and megawatt solid‑state transformer development. Primary responsibilities include research, lab operations, and faculty support for graduate student supervision.

Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term), Day Shift (United States).

Graduate & Hourly Employees (Engineering – Electrical Engineering and Computer Science).

• Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering or closely related field, conferred by the start of employment.
• Experience in design, development, and control of power electronic converters.
• Experience in PCB design, gate driver design, and thermal management solutions.
• Experience in one of the following areas:
  • Power electronic circuit theory (dc/dc converters, inverters, multi‑level converters).
  • PWM control methods.
  • Thermal management techniques in power electronic modules and assemblies.
• Preferred: medium‑power or medium‑voltage converters, proficiency in DSP/CPLD/FPGA programming, wide‑bandgap device packaging, EMI filter design, PCB layout, or medium/high‑frequency transformer design.

Position renewable annually based on continued need, funding availability, and satisfactory job performance.

Commensurate with education and experience.

• Cover Letter / Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of three professional references (name, email, business title)

Yes

Criminal background check, sex offender registry check. Additional checks may be required as specified.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy.

Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.