Research Openings

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Research Fellows
(Power System Planning, Energy Management Systems, Power Electronic Applications in Microgrids)

The candidates will be working on a project funded by the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) under the Intelligent Energy Distribution Systems (IEDS) Program. The program focuses on microgrid planning, its energy management, and the distributed control of converters interfacing renewable sources to the grid. Candidates with experiences in these topics are welcomed to write in.

All applications should preferably be in electronic form, and should be directed to:

 Assoc Prof Wang Peng, epwang@ntu.edu.sg

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Research Associate and Research Fellow positions

We are inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for the above-mentioned positions in the fields of Power Systems, Power Electronics, Sensing and Communication. The research team led by Profs Gooi HB, So PL, Luo FL and Vilathgamuwa DM will train and equip you with the relevant research skills.

Job Description:  

You will conduct leading-edge research in the design of MEMS which includes the design of software algorithms and control schemes for MEMS that can predict total customer (fixed and variable) loads and perform economic scheduling of distributed energy resources and MW/MVar rescheduling within MEMS. Specifically we are looking for expertise in the four sub-areas: 

• A. Scheduling and Forecasting Functions
  The Scheduling and Forecasting functions consist of Load Forecasting (LF) function which predicts the half-hourly fixed and price-sensitive load for the next 2 to 24 hours. The forecast values are needed for the execution of Unit Commitment (UC) which determines the half-hourly on/off schedules of DERs and their MW generation for the next 2 to 24 hours.
  
• B. Network Applications Function
  Optimal Power Flow (OPF) recommends MW/MVAr rescheduling to MEMS if such outages or unplanned events should occur. The OPF’s recommendations are implemented via On-Load Tap Changers (OLTCs) and raise/lower unit setpoints after emergency control to shed load and/or to start standby units has stabilized.
  
• C. Integration of Renewable Sources into MEMS
  Renewable sources such as wind and solar need proper grid interfaces and appropriate control systems in order for them to work appropriately in grid-tied situations.  As such, there is a need to design efficient grid interface power converters, control and maximum power point tracking algorithms. Candidates with strong background in power electronics and electrical drives and those with experience in power electronics hardware prototype construction are preferred.

Other research activities may include participating in research collaboration with local collaborators (EPGC at Fusionpolis and Jurong Island, etc), local industries, overseas universities and writing reports as required by A*STAR.

Job Requirements:

• Master/PhD degree with good honors in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering (Students about to complete their Master degree will be considered too)
• Fluent verbal and written communications in English
  Strong analytical and conceptual abilities
• Able to work independently or in a team in the realization of the R&D work
• Able to commit 1-2 years of your time in the project.

Entry level and starting salaries will depend on candidate's qualification and experience.

How to Apply
Suitably qualified applicants are invited to send in their application on prescribed form obtainable from:
http://www.ntu.edu.sg/ohr/Career/SubmitApplications/Pages/Research.aspx.

Completed application forms with detailed resume and sample research publications may be submitted by normal mail or email to:

Assoc Prof H B Gooi
School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, S1 Block
Nanyang Technological University
50 Nanyang Avenue
Singapore 639798
Email: ehbgooi@ntu.edu.sg

Electronic submission of application is highly encouraged.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified for interview.
Application closes when the positions are filled.

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Research Engineer (Electrical Programming)

The candidate would be working on the solar energy issues  of a self-sustainable water membrane distillation system. To be more specific, the candidate has to help the team write program codes in C language for controlling dc-dc converters and dc-ac grid-tied inverters found within the system. Program and hardware design for a reasonably sized solar battery charger is also part of the scope of work with the final objective being to optimize the energy utilization of the system.

Requirements:

1)     Some knowledge on power electronics, power converters and control.
2)     Fluent in C language, and some knowledge on machine assembly language would be an advantage.
3)     Prefer to work in an energetic team, covering a board range of engineering topics like control, power, communication, water and environment.
4)     Fresh graduates with some knowledge as mentioned above are welcome


Research Engineer (Database, Serial, Communication & Socket Programming)

You will also be heavily involved in analysis and development of software applications and database design utilizing web & server/client technologies such as Java Script, MS SQL Server, C language, Visual Basic, MS access or any relevant skills and knowledge to achieve our objectives.

Requirements: 

1)    Fluent in either of the followings: J2EE, Servlets, JSP, RMI, JDBC, TCP Socket Programming, Serial and RS-485 communication programming.
2)    Strong knowledge in “C” Language and communication programming will be added advantage
3)    Familiar with database such as  Oracle 9i, MS-SQL Server 2000, Ms-Access.
4)    Knowledge in one of these scripting languages such as Unix/Linux shell scripts, TCL, JavaScript.
5)     Fresh graduates with some knowledge as mentioned above are welcome

The post applied for should be clearly stated. Completed application forms are to be submitted to:

Hum Kam Ming, Jimmy
School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, 
S2.1 Block, 03 Level, 02 Unit 
Nanyang Technological University
50 Nanyang Avenue
Singapore 639798
Email: kmhum@ntu.edu.sg 

(Electronic submission is highly encouraged)

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Research Fellow (from 15 of Dec 2008)
 (signal processing, virtual reality)

We are inviting highly qualified candidates to apply for a Research Fellow, for a period of 3 years. The research team is led by Prof Olga Sourina and includes professors from EEE, SCE, and MaE, 3-4 PhD students, and collaborators from Singapore industry.   Job Description The job is in the interdisciplinary area of research including signal processing, virtual reality, and computer graphics. This work is a part of the project “Emotion-based personalised digital media experience in Co-spaces” funded by Singapore National Research Foundation. The project will be carried out in School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. The goal of the project is to propose new forms of human-centric and human-driven interaction with digital media that have the potential of revolutionizing entertainment, learning, and many other areas of life. In this project, new algorithms of emotion/engagement based user interactions in Co/Space (http://www.idm.sg/co-space/) will be developed and implemented. Thus, the user of interactive digital media could have a new emotion-based personalized digital experience that would add seamlessness to the user’s engagement through the interface in many applications such as learning, entertainment, medical application, etc. The content can be driven by the user’s emotions and/or engagement interpreted from the user’s electroencephalograms (EEG) signals. Application of the algorithms in entertainment industry such as 3D collaborative environments and games will be proposed.    Requirements  ·   A PhD degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering/Computer Engineering/Computer Science or related-fields.  ·   Advanced programming skills.  ·   Knowledge of one or more of the following areas will be an advantage: signal processing, 3D computer graphics,      virtual reality, collaborative virtual environments, web programming  ·   Strong analytical, mathematical and conceptual abilities and able to work independently and in a team  ·   Good written and oral communication skills.   Remuneration & Benefits Successful candidates will be offered a competitive salary and benefits based on their qualifications.   Cost of living Refer to http://www.xpatxperience.com/makinghome/singapore_cost_of_living.shtml for the cost of living in Singapore. You can also search the internet for it and find other independent assessments. If you have particular questions, you could ask me by email.     Term of Appointment The appointment will be for 3 years with opportunity to get a job in Singapore industry collaborative companies.     Contact Person Suitably qualified applicants are invited to send in their application on prescribed form obtainable from here.  Please send your complete CV, application form  and expected salary via email to:   Asst Prof Olga Sourina School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering Nanyang Technological University S2.2-b2-22 Singapore 639798 Email: eosourina@ntu.edu.sg Phone: +65 6790-5442 http://www.ntu.edu.sg/home/eosourina *********************************************************************************************************************************  Speech, Touch and Acoustic Tangible Interfaces for  Next-generation Applications (STATINA)

Research Fellow (Post-Doctoral) 2 positions available from Oct. 2008 We are inviting highly qualified candidates to apply for the above-mentioned positions, for a period of 3 years, in the fields of Digital Signal Processing, Acoustics, and Vibration Physics. The research team led by Profs Andy W. H. Khong and Gan Woon Seng will train and equip you with the relevant research skills. This research is supported by the National Research Foundation Singapore. Job Description: You will conduct leading-edge research in the fields of digital signal processing for in-solid acoustic propagation which will be developed for our next-generation human-machine interface STATINA. You will be working as a team and be largely responsible for the investigation of how acoustic waves propagate in solid medium. Utilizing these properties as well as signal processing knowledge, you will develop state-of-the-art algorithms for the localization and tracking of moving sources across different mediums so as to operate in-house developed software applications. Secondary job function includes the opportunity to develop soft-skills such as leading Ph.D. students and Research Assistants as well as to drive the research team in developing new algorithms. Specifically we are looking for expertise in these technological areas with the following detailed responsibilities. A. Signal Processing: Source localization and Tracking You will be expected to understand or have experience in developing source localization algorithms such as, for example, time-differences-of-arrival (TDOA) as well as time-reversal. Knowledge and experience in tracking algorithms such as the use of Particle filtering/ Kalman based filtering will be advantageous. Based on the wave propagation theories, you will be expected to develop state-of-the-art source localization and tracking algorithms in the presence of multipath reflections in non-homogeneous medium. Your contribution in this field will be employed by STATINA’s touch interface. B. Vibration Physics You will be expected to investigate how waves propagate in different solid mediums such as glass, wood and paper. Wave propagation within such materials will be analyzed and their multipath effects will be studied and reported. More specifically, you will investigate how non-homogeneity in mediums affects the wave propagation in solids. You will also be responsible for investigating theories such as acoustical holography. Such theories will aid and support the robustness of source localization and tracking algorithms for human-machine applications. Your contribution in this field will be employed by STATINA’s touch interface. Other research activities include participating in international conferences, research collaboration with overseas collaborators (Georgia Tech., Northern Illinois University) and local industries (SingHealth, MINDEF), setting up of a demonstration system and generating top-tier publications and research progress reports as required by the National Research Foundation in Singapore. Job Requirements: • Ph.D. degree with good honors in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering/Physics • Excellent track record in terms of publications • Proficient in MatLab and C/C++ • Fluent verbal and written communications in English • Strong analytical, mathematical and conceptual abilities • Able to work independently or in a team in the realization of the R&D work • Able to commit 3 years of full-time in the project Entry level and starting salaries will depend on candidate's qualification and experience. How to Apply Suitably qualified applicants are invited to send in their application via email. Forms and further explanation detailing the application are obtainable from NTU’s Office of Human Resource website http://www.ntu.edu.sg/ohr/Career/SubmitApplications/ Pages/Research.aspx. Completed application forms with detailed resume, a full list of research publications and statement of interest (cover letter) may be submitted by email to: Asst. Prof. Andy W. H. Khong School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering Nanyang Technological University 50 Nanyang Avenue Singapore 639798 Email: andykhong@ntu.edu.sg Enquiries can be directed via email to the same email address. Electronic submission of application is highly encouraged. Only short-listed candidates will be notified for interview. Application closes when the positions are filled.

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Speech, Touch and Acoustic Tangible Interfaces for Next-generation Applications (STATINA)

Research Assistant 2 positions available from Oct. 2008 We are inviting highly qualified candidates to apply for the above-mentioned positions, for a period of 3 years, in the fields of Speech Processing and Real-time Digital Signal Processing. The research team led by Profs Andy W. H. Khong and Gan Woon Seng will train and equip you with the relevant research skills. This research is supported by the National Research Foundation Singapore. Job Description: You will conduct leading-edge research in the fields of speech recognition and digital signal processing for our next-generation human-machine interface STATINA. You will be working as a team and be largely responsible for implementing and developing new speech recognition algorithms. In addition to implementing real-time algorithms which the team develops throughout the course of the project, you will also be developing Windows-based applications so as to support our speech, touch and acoustic engines. Secondary job function includes the opportunity to develop soft-skills such as leading Ph.D. students as well as to drive the research team in developing new software solutions. Specifically we are looking for expertise in these technological areas with the following detailed responsibilities. A. Speech Signal Processing You will be expected to understand/have experience in developing key-word spotting algorithms. These algorithms will be implemented using C/C++ by employing the Hidden Markov Model Toolkit (HTK) for speech recognition. You will also be expected to investigate and implement algorithms such as the K-best hypothesis as well as the Iterative Viterbi decoding algorithm for STATINA’s voice-enabled command engine. B. Hardware and software Window-based applications Your main responsibilities include setting up the data acquisition system as well as writing window-based software applications to support speech, touch and acoustic engines in STATINA. You will be expected to have be highly motivated and driven on by hands-on experiences (preamps, multichannel data acquisiton) for the data acquisition work package. You are expected to be highly creative and proficient in GUI based applications as well as very proficient in programming languages such as MatLab and C/C++. Other research activities include participating in international conferences, research collaboration with overseas collaborators (Georgia Tech., Northern Illinois University) and local industries (SingHealth, MINDEF) and generating top-tier publications and research progress reports as required by the National Research Foundation in Singapore. Job Requirements: • Good B.Eng./Master degrees in the area of Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering • Knowledge in speech processing is advantageous • Excellent programming skills in MatLab and C/C++ • Fluent verbal and written communications in English • Strong analytical, mathematical and conceptual abilities • Able to work independently or in a team in the realization of the R&D work • Able to commit 3 years of full-time in the project Entry level and starting salaries will depend on candidate's qualification and experience. How to Apply Suitably qualified applicants are invited to send in their application via email. Forms and further explanation detailing the application are obtainable from NTU’s Office of Human Resource website http://www.ntu.edu.sg/ohr/Career/SubmitApplications/ Pages/Research.aspx. Completed application forms with detailed resume and statement of interest (cover letter) may be submitted by email to: Asst. Prof. Andy W. H. Khong School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering Nanyang Technological University 50 Nanyang Avenue Singapore 639798 Email: andykhong@ntu.edu.sg Enquiries can be directed via email to the same email address. Electronic submission of application is highly encouraged. Only short-listed candidates will be notified for interview. Application closes when the positions are filled.

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 RESEARCH FELLOW / RESEARCH ENGINEER (SOLAR THERMAL ENERGY)

You will be responsible for conducting research on solar thermal energy collection, including solar collectors, thermal storage system and heat transfer in heat exchanger to harness thermal energy for water recycling system and other applications as required.

Your tasks also include working on the assessment study of existing and emerging thermal energy storage technologies as well as defining engineering strategies for efficient storage integration, operation and maintenance.

RESEARCH ENGINEER (DATA ACQUISITION & ANALYSIS)

You will be responsible for designing network architecture and remote data acquisition system for the pilot plant. The tasks include setting up the server & clients as well as selection & implementation of industrial data acquisition modules for remote data collection to the central server for status monitoring and analysis.

You will also be heavily involved in analysis and development of software applications and database design utilizing web & server/client technologies such as Java Script, MS SQL Server, C language, Visual Basic, MS access or any relevant skills and knowledge to achieve our objectives.
 
Requirements for the above positions:

• Bachelor/Master/PHD Degree in any engineering field with relevant experience and knowledge in one or more of the areas as mentioned above.
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to work independently and also in team or multi-disciplinary environment.

 Entry level and starting salaries will depend on candidate's qualification and experience.

Suitably qualified applicants are invited to send in their application on prescribed form obtainable from here. Completed application forms with detailed resume and sample research publications may be submitted by email to

Hum Kam Ming, Jimmy
School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering,
S2.1 Block, 03 Level, 02 Unit
Nanyang Technological University
50 Nanyang Avenue
Singapore 639798
Email: kmhum@ntu.edu.sg

(Electronic submission is highly encouraged)

Updated 13 Nov 2009