Fellow (Post Doc)

Postdoctoral researcher conducting hardware-oriented power electronics research, including laboratory and testbed development, experimental validation, research proposal preparation, scholarly publications, and student mentoring.

  • 522063
  • Manhattan, Kansas, United States
  • Electrical & Computer Engr
  • Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Term)
  • Closing at: Sep 10 2026 - 23:55 CDT
  • On-site
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About This Role

This position will support the development of a hardware-oriented power electronics research program in the Mike Wiegers Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The position will contribute to laboratory infrastructure development, experimental research, preparation of externally funded proposals, peer-reviewed publications, and the training of graduate and undergraduate researchers in power electronics design, control, and experimental validation.

About Us

The Mike Wiegers Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, as one of the eight departments within the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, has 19 faculty members and approximately 500 undergraduate and graduate students. The department is located in the new Engineering Hall equipped with the state-of-the-art research laboratories, classrooms, and office spaces. The department has strong research programs in power systems, power electronics, wireless communications, network engineering, and biomedical engineering. More information may be found at http://ece.k-state.edu/.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
  • Research experience in power electronics, power conversion, or a closely related area.
  • Experience with modeling, simulation, or experimental evaluation of electrical engineering systems.
  • The degree requirement is necessary to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge, skills and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ability to conduct research independently and exercise technical judgment in the design and evaluation of experiments.
  • Ability to communicate research results through technical reports, presentations, or scholarly publications.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with faculty members and student researchers.
  • Experience in the design, construction, control, and experimental verification of power electronics converters and laboratory prototypes.
  • Experience with AC-DC, DC-DC, or DC-AC power conversion, including bidirectional or grid-connected converters.
  • Experience in one or more application areas such as electric vehicle charging, vehicle-to-grid systems, DC microgrids, uninterruptible power supplies, renewable-energy systems, wide-bandgap converters, or power conversion for data centers.
  • Experience with laboratory instrumentation, data acquisition, embedded control implementation, hardware protection, and safe operation of power electronics testbeds.
  • Record of peer-reviewed journal or conference publications in power electronics or a related field.
  • Experience contributing to externally funded, collaborative, or industry-sponsored research projects.
  • Experience assisting with research proposal preparation.
  • Experience mentoring graduate or undergraduate students in laboratory-based research.

Sponsorship eligibility:

This position is eligible for sponsorship.

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

  • Resume

Application Window

Applications close on: September 10, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$55,000.00 annually 

Why Join Us:

Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.

Work Authorization and Sponsorship: 

Employees must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment. International candidates who require employer-sponsored work authorization are welcome to apply. Eligibility for visa sponsorship depends on several factors, including but not limited to, the job’s occupational requirements, specific duties, wage level, the candidate’s qualifications (such as degree field) and available departmental resources. As a result, not all positions or applicants will be eligible for sponsorship.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Remote and Hybrid work options:

Some positions are eligible for remote or hybrid working arrangements.  An employee who is working in a remote or hybrid capacity for K-State must reside within the United States in order to comply with all federal and state laws, filings, or tax requirements. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available for anyone who resides in the state of Idaho.

Relocation to Kansas: 

Kansas participates in the MakeMyMove program, which connects eligible newcomers with participating communities offering financial incentives, housing support, and local perks to help make your move easier and more rewarding. If relocating from outside of Kansas you can visit the site to apply online for the program incentives. 

Background Screening Statement:

Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.

Interview Preferences:

Kansas State University honors interview preferences for qualified applicants who are veterans or individuals with disabilities. Eligible applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, submit all required application materials, and submit required preference documentation by the closing date on the job advertisement will be granted a first-level interview.

The disability and veteran interview preferences do not apply to student employment positions, temporary positions, athletics positions, academic and administrative department heads*, positions that require licensure as a physician, and positions that require that the employee be admitted to practice law in Kansas.

*Heads of Departments refers to any individual holding a primary leadership role responsible for the overall strategic direction, management and operational oversight of a recognized academic or administrative unit within the university.

To learn more about interview preferences at K-State, please visit our interview preferences page.