Postdoctoral Fellow-Electrical/Mechanical Engineering | The University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Military Veterans

Position Number: POST40 Department: College of Engineering (Col) Employment Type: Temporary - Part-time Months Per Year: 12 Essential Duties and Responsibilities: A Postdoctoral Fellow (""postdoc"") is a professional apprenticeship designed to provide recent Ph.D. recipients with an opportunity to develop further the research skills acquired in their doctoral programs or to learn new research techniques, in preparation for an academic or research career. In the process of further developing their own research skills, it is expected that Postdoctoral Fellows will also play a significant role in the performance of research at the University and augment the role of graduate faculty in providing research instruction to graduate students. A Postdoctoral Fellow works under the supervision of a regular faculty member, who serves as a mentor to the Fellow, and it is expected that the faculty mentor will impart the realities, and variety, of scientific careers, and will encourage experiences outside the laboratory to broaden postdocs' aspirations. Within the confines of the particular research focus assigned by that faculty member, the Postdoctoral Fellow functions with a considerable degree of independence and has the freedom (and is expected) to publish the results of his or her research or scholarship during the period of appointment. Thus, the role of Postdoctoral Fellows is clearly differentiated from full-time technical employees. Postdoc appointments are characterized by all of the following conditions: * the appointee was recently (within the last eight years) awarded a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g., Sc.D., M.D.); * the appointment is temporary; * the appointment involves substantially full-time research or scholarship; * the appointment is viewed as preparatory for a full-time academic and/or research career; * the appointee works under the supervision of a faculty member; and * the appointee has the freedom and is expected to publish the results of his or her research or scholarship during the period of appointment. As an EOE /AA employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte encourages applications from all underrepresented groups. Applicants subject to criminal background check. Minimum Experience / Education: The Postdoctoral appointee must have recently (within the last eight years) been awarded a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g., Sc.D., M.D.) Preferred Education Skills and Experience: Ph.D. in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Artificial Intelligence, embedded systems or Battery Management. Minimum of 3-5 years of research experience in the field of power electronics, battery management systems, or artificial intelligence, preferably in an academic or industrial setting. Skills: Proficiency in developing and implementing advanced artificial intelligence algorithms for real-time applications, preferably in battery management systems Experience with software tools and libraries for machine learning (e.g., TensorFlow, TensorFlow-Lite, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) Excellent analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills Strong programming skills in Python, MATLAB , and C/C++, with experience in embedded systems and embedded AI programming Solid understanding of power electronics principles and applications, particularly in the context of battery systems and electric vehicles Ability to design and conduct experiments, analyze large and complex data sets , and interpret results effectively Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present research findings clearly and concisely The employee will report to Drs Tiefu Zhao and Anthony Bombik and the duties and responsibilities include: 1. Research Development: Lead the development of innovative AI-based algorithms and methodologies for battery management systems ( BMS ), with a primary focus on ensuring battery safety, reliability, and efficiency in electric vehicle (EV) applications. 2. Publication and Presentation: Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at relevant conferences to contribute to the academic community. Prepare technical reports, white papers, proposals and presentations to disseminate research outcomes to stakeholders and industry partners. 3. Mentorship and Collaboration: Mentor graduate students and junior researchers, providing guidance on AI techniques, experimental design, and data analysis. Collaborate with industry partners and external stakeholders to leverage expertise and resources for collaborative research projects. 4. Project Management: Manage research projects, including planning, budgeting, and resource allocation. Coordinate with internal and external collaborators to ensure project milestones are met and deliverables are achieved in a timely manner.