Summary
United Arab Emirates University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Electrical Engineering on a funded project focused on intelligent hybrid solar–hydrogen energy systems. The fellow will conduct independent and collaborative research in areas including renewable energy, hydrogen technologies, microgrids, and AI-enhanced forecasting and control. Duties include developing and validating solutions, supporting system integration, publishing research, and helping supervise student research. Applicants must hold a PhD in Electrical Engineering and have a relevant research background; experience in modeling, simulation, optimization, or laboratory research is preferred.
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Job description
The Department of Electrical and Power Engineering at the United Arab Emirates University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position in Electrical Engineering. The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality, cutting-edge research in the area of intelligent hybrid solar–hydrogen energy systems for carbon-free and resilient clean-energy futures.
The position is associated with the funded project: Intelligent Hybrid Solar–Hydrogen Networks for Carbon-Free Futures: AI-Enhanced PV–TEG-Hydrogen Systems for Resilient Clean Energy. The appointed postdoctoral fellow is expected to support the development of innovative solutions for next-generation renewable energy systems through advanced modeling, optimization, intelligent control, and experimental validation.
The research will focus on topics such as photovoltaic and hybrid renewable-energy systems, hydrogen production and storage, fuel-cell-based energy systems, microgrid energy management, AI-enhanced forecasting and control, and system-level integration for resilient and sustainable operation.
The successful candidate will be expected to conduct independent and collaborative research, contribute to high-impact journal publications, assist in experimental setup and validation activities, support system integration tasks, and help supervise student research activities within the project
Research Areas Include
Intelligent hybrid solar–hydrogen energy systems
Photovoltaic and hybrid renewable-energy architectures
Hydrogen production, storage, and fuel cell technologies
Microgrid modeling, operation, and energy management
AI-based forecasting, optimization, and intelligent control
Experimental validation and system integration for resilient clean energy systems
Minimum qualification
PhD in Electrical Engineering
Strong research background relevant to renewable energy systems, hydrogen systems, or intelligent energy management
Ability to contribute to advanced research in intelligent hybrid solar–hydrogen networks and AI-enhanced clean-energy systems
Ability to support experimental development, system integration, and supervision of student research activities
Preferred qualification
PhD in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Energy Systems, or a related discipline
Strong background in renewable energy and/or hydrogen technologies
Experience in modeling, simulation, optimization, and/or laboratory-based research
Knowledge of artificial intelligence or machine learning applications in energy systems is highly desirable
Strong publication record and demonstrated research potential
Highly motivated, independent, and capable of working within a multidisciplinary research team
Special instructions to applicants
Submit a detailed CV
Department
Electrical& Communication Eng.(COE)
College or division
College of Engineering - (COE)