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Applicant may be considered for other positions if not matching the requirements of the subject position.\n2. This is a position funded by the Research Talent Hub Programme under the Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF) to conduct R&D project. \nWhat we offer and What you’ll like here:\nExciting new technology development (e.g. IoT, 5G, LoRA, AI etc.) to actualize your creative ideas\nOpportunities to work with our innovative and vibrant talents\nEmbracing work flexibility (including Flexi-work hour)\nDynamic and energetic culture with smart outfits and sport shoes\nAcademic training scholarship to take your career up a notch \nDental benefit\nMedical benefits from Day-1 with extended coverage to dependent(s)\nApply now if you’re ready to take the challenge! Do not miss this opportunity to join us to Create Value and “MAKE SMART SMARTER”!\nHKPC will take into consideration both the quantitative and qualitative requirements of the post when selecting the suitable candidates. A competitive salary package commensurate with academic qualifications and experience will be offered. The successful candidates will be employed on a fixed-term contract basis, which is renewable subject to appointee’s performance and the Council’s development needs.\nApplicants are welcome to submit application at the HKPC e-Recruitment System (careers.hkpc.org) in 1 week from the posting date. Recruitment will continue until the position is filled.\nApplicants not invited for interviews within 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful. All information provided by applicants will be treated with strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes. The personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be retained for 12 months from the date the recruitment process is completed.\nPostdoctoral Researcher, Green Transportation\nCentre of Advanced Power and Autonomous Systems (APAS)\nRef: APAS/11031\nJob Description\nWho we are looking for:\nCreativity in new ideas and future focus vision. \nCollaboration with colleagues and the community at large.\nWork Smart, Play Smart!\nWhat you'll do:\nResponsible for initiation and implementation of state-of-the-art EV power electronics, robotics related project including feasibility study, conceptual design, solution development\nResponsible for liaising with collaboration parties from industry clients and universities to formulate feasible solutions addressing clients’ needs by integrating various technologies through consultancy and/or government funded projects\nDesign and optimize high-power-density on-board/off-board charger, DC/DC, motor inverter topologies\nDevelop advanced control algorithm, perform schematics / PCB layout design and magnetic component optimization\nConduct simulation and testing to optimize system performance and reliability\nTravel outside Hong Kong occasionally\nYou'll be a good fit if you have/are:\nPh.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or equivalent\nStrong theoretical and practical background in soft-switching technologies and high frequency transformer design\nProficient in simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, Saber, or Ansys Maxwell\nProficient in EDA tool (PADS, Altium Designer)\nExperience on DSP/MCU and their software tools(TI, Infineon, ST, Freescale) for product development\nExperience in designing power electronics systems for EMI/EMC compliance\nSelf-motivated and strong problem-solving skills\nCandidates who can demonstrate knowledge of AI, or experience and ability to apply Generative AI tools in their work, will be preferred\nGood command of both spoken and written English and Chinese (i.e. Cantonese or Putonghua)\nNote:\n1. Applicant may be considered for other positions if not matching the requirements of the subject position.\n2. This is a position funded by the Research Talent Hub Programme under the Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF) to conduct R&D project. \nWhat we offer and What you’ll like here:\nExciting new technology development (e.g. IoT, 5G, LoRA, AI etc.) to actualize your creative ideas\nOpportunities to work with our innovative and vibrant talents\nEmbracing work flexibility (including Flexi-work hour)\nDynamic and energetic culture with smart outfits and sport shoes\nAcademic training scholarship to take your career up a notch \nDental benefit\nMedical benefits from Day-1 with extended coverage to dependent(s)\nApply now if you’re ready to take the challenge! Do not miss this opportunity to join us to Create Value and “MAKE SMART SMARTER”!\nHKPC will take into consideration both the quantitative and qualitative requirements of the post when selecting the suitable candidates. A competitive salary package commensurate with academic qualifications and experience will be offered. The successful candidates will be employed on a fixed-term contract basis, which is renewable subject to appointee’s performance and the Council’s development needs.\nApplicants are welcome to submit application at the HKPC e-Recruitment System (careers.hkpc.org) in 1 week from the posting date. Recruitment will continue until the position is filled.\nApplicants not invited for interviews within 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful. All information provided by applicants will be treated with strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes. 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