The available position is for a Lab Technician to work on a research project entitled “Characterization and Optimization of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell for Electric Vehicles Applications” funded by Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation of Oman under grant no. BFP/RGP/EI/23/300 under agreement no

To assist the Principal Investigator (PI) of the project in achieving the following objectives: 

• To prepare the mathematical modelling, simulation, and analysis of PEM fuel cell system feeding electrical motors.
• To enhance the performance of Full cell system feeding electrical motors.
• Perform the literature review.
• To set up experiments to study the electrical characteristics of system.
• To discuss, analyze, and present the obtained data.

Prepare the required research articles with the supervision of the PI.

The candidate must have excellent knowledge in the field of electrical power engineering. Having a relevant strong publication record is required. Knowledge on the area of fuel cell and electrical motors will be an advantage.

The candidate must have the following skills and attributes: 

• Excellent knowledge of Fuel cell systems.
• Has good practical skills.
• Excellent research skills.
• Excellent knowledge of MATLAB/SIMULINK.
• Good knowledge in metaheuristic optimization techniques.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent academic writing skills. 
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.   
• Proficiency in using MS Word or LaTeX editors.   

Self-motivation with minimal supervision

At least B.Sc. in electrical power engineering, having a MSc or PhD in the field is an advantage.