Energy Systems Research Scientist

The University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is hiring an Energy Systems Research Scientist for a full-time, fixed-term position in Milwaukee, WI. Responsibilities include developing grant proposals, supervising research activities, analyzing data, and disseminating findings. A PhD in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power electronics is required. The role involves leading research projects on power systems and contributing to the university's engineering research laboratory.
Energy Systems Research Scientist

Milwaukee, WI

Full Time

JR10009490

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Position Title:

Energy Systems Research Scientist

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:

Scientist II

Job Duties:

Key Job Responsibilities:
• Writes or assists in developing grant applications and
proposals to secure research funding
• May supervise the day-to-day activities of a research unit as
needed
• Identifies research problems and develops complex research
methodologies and procedures
• Serves as a unit subject matter expert and liaison to internal
and external stakeholders providing advanced level information and
representing the interests of a specialized research area
• Collects and analyzes complex research data, conducts
experiments and interviews, and documents results according to
established policies and procedures under general supervision
• Monitors program budget and approves unit expenditures
• Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials,
and disseminates information to appropriate entities
• Attends and assists with the facilitation of scholarly events
and presentations in support of continued professional development
and the dissemination of research information

Department:

College of Engineering and Applied Science

Compensation:

$80,000 (Final salary offer will be determined based on
qualifications and experience)

Required Qualifications:
• PhD in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in power
electronics and controls
• Experience in performing multi-physics research, including
overlapping technologies and energy and thermal
management

Preferred Qualifications:
• A verifiable record of scientific publications in peer reviewed
journals and presentations at leading technical conferences in the
areas of power and energy conversion, power delivery systems, ship
electrification and renewable energy systems
• Demonstrated experience in the use of MATLAB, Python, Power
Electronic simulation platforms, Hardware-in-the-Loop systems and
Finite Element Analysis
• Experience in leading research teams in the university
environment

Education:

PhD in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in power
electronics and controls

Employees at UWM in the College of Engineering and Applied Science
work in an innovative, collaborative, and casual-work environment
with flexible work/life balance schedules. If you are a motivated,
results-oriented individual who wants to make a real difference
with our team, community, and campus, we encourage you to
apply!

The Energy Systems Research Scientist will be a member of the
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Center for Sustainable Electrical
Energy Systems UWM-SEES team, which performs research on government
and industry funded grants and supports a university engineering
research laboratory focused on grid-connected power electronic
systems, microgrids and transportation system
electrification.

The Research Scientist will propose and lead cutting edge research
projects that bridge the gap between basic research and
installations responsible for converting and supplying power and
energy to critical systems. Additional responsibilities include the
support of a range of laboratory growth initiatives and government
funded research grants that connect original equipment
manufacturers and system integrators within the power and energy
sector to the specialized training of power electronics
engineers.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Work with a team of university engineering faculty to conduct,
report and publish scientific/engineering research projects related
to the development of efficient, reliable and resilient power
electronics-based power distribution systems through the
application of digital engineering processes connecting emerging
technologies to current and future applications
• Assist in supervision of teams of undergraduate and graduate
student researchers on research projects, including assigning
tasks, providing technical assistance and following up on task
completion and reporting.
• Develop concepts for new areas of power electronic conversion,
high voltage engineering, electrothermal-physical modeling, data
generation through evolutionary optimization and Al/ML based
solutions, suitable for obtaining funding through successful
research proposals as a key contributor on the proposed
work.
• Interact productively with the UWM-SEES team and with
university faculty, and with current and future industrial
partners, having the goal of performing early-stage research to
de-risk and enable commercialization and deployment of power/energy
technology, systems and products.

How to Apply:

Interested Applicants should please apply on-line and provide the
following documents:

-Resume

-Cover letter

Note-please plan to apply before April 20, 2026

Contact Information:

Please direct any questions regarding this posting to Amy Rehfeldt
at rehfelda@uwm.edu.

Reasonable Accommodations

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UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals
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UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who
request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by
Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the
identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the
appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the
prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your
references will be required to answer questions regarding any past
findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending
allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

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Employment Authorization

In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their
start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to
work in the United States and to complete the required employment
eligibility verification form upon hire.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability,
status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by
applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are
committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of
backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified
individuals to apply.

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