Job Description

We are currently seeking recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate to participate in the investigation of operating performance and optimisation of existing and new Quadrature Boosters (QB) in the UK power network. This National Grid funded post aims to develop new QB coordinated control strategies to manage future network constraints and optimise effective power flow control. The successful applicant will develop a coordinated control strategy of multiple QBs to maximise their usage in GB's network, and will investigate the optimisation of sizing and location of power flow devices in the network.

The project aims to develop new QB coordinated control strategies to manage future network constraints and optimise effective power flow control. The successful applicant will develop a coordinated control strategy of multiple QBs to maximise their usage in GB's network, and will investigate the optimisation of sizing and location of power flow devices in the network.


As part of the project, you will be expected to develop a coordinated control strategy of multiple QBs to maximise the power transfer capabilities of critical transmission boundaries, whilst minimising risk and ensuring resilience and reliability, and will investigate the optimisation of sizing and location of power flow devices in the network. The project will bring significant benefits on reduced constraint management cost and increased boundary transfer capability of the transmission network, which could delay or reduce the need for new builds and bring cost savings to consumers


The successful applicant will possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study, with sufficient specialist knowledge in power system analysis and optimisation with simulation skills in power system modelling. Ideally, the candidate will have been active in the field of power system engineering with a background and experience in at least one of the following areas: i) power system steady-state and transient analyses, ii) power system coordinated control, iii) optimisation of power system design and operation. The successful applicant will be proficient in using power system simulation software, e.g., DIgSILENT PowerFactory. The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, and act as team leader as required. In addition, a track record of project management and industrial collaboration is an advantage.

What you will get in return:

Fantastic market leading Pension scheme Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays Additional paid closure over the Christmas period Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.


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Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Prof. Zhongdong Wang


Email: zhongdong.wang@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.