Guangdong Technion-Israel Institute of Technology

Job Post – Research Assistant

Position Title: Research Assistant 

Department: Mechanical Engineering

Report to: Asisstant Prof. Padovani Damiano

Start Date: as soon as possible 

Type of Position: Full-time 

Number of Hiring: 1

Post ID: RS-20220015 

Position Description   

We are building a brand-new research laboratory at the Guangdong Technion-Israel Institute of Technology’s Mechanical Engineering department. We conduct cutting-edge research in fluid power. A full-time Research Assistant is needed to support our research in the area of energy-efficient, electro-hydraulic systems. This researcher will work to publish journal and conference articles with international visibility. This position combines numerical simulations, system control, and experimental tests. Thus, advanced skills in linear control and a good understanding of hydraulic systems are essential. 

Duties and Responsibilities                                                                    

• Develop innovative research under the guidance of a faculty member

• Help in writing research papers as the main author and/or as a co-author

• Help in developing and running an experimental test-bed and ensure its correct functioning

• Identify and purchase equipment and other materials for the experiments

• Design and validate control algorithms using dynamic models and real experiments

• Propose new ideas to support innovative research

• Search and study useful material (papers and books) to support innovative research

• Participate in the laboratory activities (internal meetings)

   

Required Job Specifications                                                                

• Academic degree: Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering or in a close field (required), or Ph.D. degree in engineering (preferred but not mandatory)

• Required experience: at least 2 years of research experience in linear control

Required Job Competencies                                                                

• Language ability: good spoken English for essential communications and ability to write technical documents in English

• Excellent understanding of linear control theory  

• Good understanding of hydraulic systems (better if throttleless systems) 

• Basic skills in using MATLAB/Simulink

• Basic knowledge of CAD programs (better if SolidWorks)

• Basic knowledge of electric PMSM and induction motors (preferred but not mandatory)  

• Some experience with experimental tests (preferred but not mandatory)

   

Application Information                                                                   

Please send your English and Chinese CVs with a cover letter to aao@gtiit.edu.cn in the format of name + position (post ID). Only qualified candidates will be contacted.