Research Fellow - Electrical Engineering

About the Role
Swinburne University of Technology is seeking an innovative and motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Renewable Energy to join the Department of Electrical, Robotics and Biomedical Engineering within the School of Engineering.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Swinburne’s net zero mission and sustainability goals while working on impactful renewable energy projects alongside industry and research partners.

About the opportunity
As part of the Siemens Swinburne Energy Transition Hub, you will contribute to research and industry-focused initiatives across areas including:

• Power systems and power electronics
• Microgrid energy management and optimisation
• Transport electrification and EV charging
• PV system efficiency
• Wireless EV charging
• Workforce upskilling and training initiatives
• Scalable optimisation and control technologies for real-world energy systems

You’ll also play an important role in strengthening existing industry partnerships and developing new collaborations, helping translate innovative research into practical solutions.

About You
You’ll bring a strong background in renewable energy technologies and a passion for solving complex energy challenges. You will ideally have:

• Experience with power system platforms such as PSSE and PSCAD, with the ability to contribute to industry training and workshops.
• Experience working in industry and/or regulatory or compliance-driven environments.
• Strong programming and technical skills, including Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW and IoT technologies.
• Experience delivering research projects, tracking milestones, reporting progress and overcoming project challenges.
• A demonstrated record of high-quality research publications and grant applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both research and industry audiences.
• The ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary and multi-institutional teams, while also working independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence, manage competing priorities and resolve challenges.

Qualifications
Completion of a doctoral qualification, or close to completion, or extensive relative experience, in Electrical and Renewable Energy Technologies or a related discipline. Equivalent combinations of relevant industry experience and expertise may be considered in place of a doctoral qualification.

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

Our Ad Astra strategy is the cornerstone of Swinburne’s bold ambition to lead globally in technology-driven education and research. This strategy positions us to create transformative solutions, empower learners, and partner with industry to thrive in an ever-changing world.   

What We Offer You!

• Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle.
• Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers.
• Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions.

Want to learn more? Head over to our benefits page!

To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and your suitability for this position.  

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Applications Close: Monday 12 October 2026, at 11.00pm

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

Swinburne is proud to be recognised as an AWEI Gold Employer, reflecting our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where LGBTQIA+ employees, students and communities can thrive.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities, and reasonable adjustments can be requested at any stage of the recruitment process.

For reasonable adjustment requests - including accessible formats of the position description, application form, or other documents, please contact [email protected] or call [+61 3 9214 3550](tel:+61 3 9214 3550).  Please note: this phone number is for disability and reasonable adjustment enquiries only.  General enquiries about the role can also be emailed to [email protected].

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.
As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.  

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