Job Description

[What the role is]

Senior/Scientist (Clean Energy Research Centre) / School of Engineering

[What you will be working on]

Lead and execute R&D projects on Battery Management Systems (BMS) for lithium-ion, sodium-ion, and other next-generation batteries. Conduct system-level research on battery safety and external monitoring (excluding materials development), focusing on failure mechanisms, protection strategies, and Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) measurement and analysis. Design and optimise multi-source energy management systems integrating batteries, solar PV, fuel cells, and hybrid configurations. Develop and implement algorithms for battery diagnostics, including SOC, SOH, SOP estimation, predictive analytics, early-warning safety mechanisms, and hybrid energy optimisation. Advance research on future battery systems from an Electrical & Electronic Engineering (EEE) perspective, such as:

a) Cloud-connected and distributed BMS architectures with AI-assisted diagnostics.


b) Real-time health monitoring and on-the-fly EIS.


c) Digital twins for Energy Storage Systems (ESS).


d) Fast-charging strategies from a control perspective.


e) Integration of new battery types at the system level.
Support the development of next-generation ESS and microgrid integration, emphasizing control, power electronics, and system-level optimisation. Prepare and manage project proposals, research grants, technical documentation, and reports. Collaborate with industry partners on R&D initiatives, prototype validation, and technology deployment.

[What we are looking for]

Qualifications in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Automation, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with a focus on system-level or electronics (not materials development). Relevant R&D or industry experience (at least 6 years). Strong expertise in battery systems, including BMS development and system-level safety analysis. Familiarity with Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) principles, instrumentation, and diagnostic techniques. Experience in multi-source energy management (batteries, solar PV, fuel cells, hybrid systems). Practical skills in hardware and software development, including MCU programming, embedded interfaces, PCB/system integration, and testing. Competence in algorithm development for battery modelling, estimation, diagnostics, and control. Experience in project proposal writing, planning, and R&D management. Industry collaboration or technology co-development experience is an advantage. Innovative, self-driven, and capable of working independently on complex R&D topics.*
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.*
Effective communicator and collaborative team player in multidisciplinary environments.*

Passionate about advancing clean energy technologies with practical, real-world impact.