Research Fellow, Smart Wind Turbine Systems for Clean Energy Innovation

1 week ago

Melbourne, Australia RMIT University Full time

Overview:
- 4 x full time, fixed term (until 30/06/2027) positions available- 3 x positions at Academic Level B ($115,303 - $136,925) and 1 x role at Level C (141,247 - $162,872) + 17% Superannuation- Based at the City campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

About You

Four Research positions available under the Australian Economic Accelerator Innovate Smart Wind Turbine Blades project:
- Senior Research Fellow (Level C), Senior Wind Turbine Blade Dynamics Engineer- Research Fellow (Level B), Wind Turbine Blade Dynamics Engineer- Research Fellow (Level B), Power Electronics Systems Engineer- Research Fellow (Level B), Smart Control Systems Engineer

Join a future-focused research initiative developing the next generation of smart wind turbine blades. As part of the Australian Economic Accelerator Innovate project, this role will see you contribute to the design, analysis, optimisation, control, and full-scale testing of advanced wind turbine systems.

Depending on your expertise, you will play a key role in either blade design, structural dynamics, electrical systems, or intelligent control systems. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to advance renewable energy technology through cutting-edge simulation, experimental validation, and system integration.

1. Mechanical/Blade Design Focus:
- Support efforts in the aerodynamic and structural design of advanced turbine blades, including fatigue and aeroelastic performance under variable operating conditions.

2. Electrical Engineering Focus:
- You will develop and integrate electrical systems for turbine testing, focusing on inverter control, rotating machines, and energy storage/load management systems.

3. Control Systems Focus:
- You will design and implement advanced control strategies for wind turbine operation, contributing expertise in embedded systems, mechatronics, and intelligent systems engineering.

To review specific key selection criteria and mandatory qualifications required for each role, please review Position Descriptions below:
Position Description - Senior Research Fellow, Senior Wind Turbine Blade Dynamics Engineer

Position Description - Research Fellow, Wind Turbine Blade Dynamics Engineer

Position Description - Research Fellow, Power Electronics Systems Engineer

Position Description - Research Fellow, Smart Control Systems Engineer

To Apply

For further information about this position, contact: Senior Advisor, Aleksandra Besia at

Applications Close:
22 Oct 2025 11.59 pm
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