• Location: Dublin, Dublin
• Type: Permanent
• Job #44799

Professor / Full Professor in Offshore Power Grids

Osborne are delighted to be partnering with The School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at University College Dublin, in collaboration with the UCD Energy Institute, Dublin, Ireland, in the recruitment for a Professor in Offshore Power Grids.

This is a unique opportunity to lead cutting-edge research in renewable energy integration, offshore power networks, and energy conversion technologies at Ireland’s leading research-intensive university.

As Professor in Offshore Power Grids, you will play a pivotal role within the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and the UCD Energy Institute, advancing UCD’s world-class research in power system control, offshore grids, and AC/DC technologies. Your expertise will drive innovation in offshore renewable resources, supporting Ireland’s transition to a sustainable energy future.

The Role
We are looking for an internationally recognised expert in electrical power systems to:

• Lead pioneering research in offshore grid systems and their integration with onshore networks.
• Develop and secure national and international research funding to support large-scale projects.
• Collaborate with academic, industrial, and government stakeholders to shape energy policy and industry standards.
• Inspire the next generation of engineers through research-led teaching and postgraduate supervision.
• Take on a leadership role within the UCD Energy Institute, driving impactful research programmes like NexSys.

Selection Criteria:

• A doctorate in Electrical Power Engineering or a related field.
• A proven track record of world-leading research in offshore power networks, energy storage, or power electronics.
• Extensive experience in winning and managing research grants, particularly in collaborative projects.
• A commitment to high-quality university teaching, mentorship, and student development.
• Strong industry connections and the ability to build strategic partnerships with energy stakeholders.

Why UCD?

• Be part of the UCD Energy Institute, a national leader in energy decarbonisation research.
• Work in a dynamic environment with access to state-of-the-art research facilities.
• Benefit from UCD’s commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, ensuring a supportive and inclusive workplace.
• UCD ranked No. 1 in Ireland for Sustainability and Employment Outcomes

How to Apply:
To apply for this role, candidates must:

• Provide a comprehensive CV highlighting details of experience at or commensurate with Professor/Full Professor level
• The candidate should include the name of 3 referees who will be in a position to provide professional references for the candidate. One of the referee’s should be the candidate’s current or most recent employer. Referees will not be contacted without the candidate’s expressed permission.
• Attach a separate Cover Letter demonstrating their skills, knowledge and experience relevant to this position.
• Include a Research Statement in their application

Completed applications for this role should be sent by email to: UCD@osborne.ie
All documents must be submitted in Word or PDF format. For security reasons, files send by email as links to documents in shared cloud-based servers will not be accepted.

Closing Date:
Please note latest receipt for applications is 5.30 pm on Monday, May 12th 2025.
Incomplete applications, postal applications or applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered. 
Please find more details and full candidate booklet below:

https://osborne.ie/university-college-dublin-employment-opportunity/

For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Stefan Ion or email your CV to Stefan.ion@osborne.ie or call Osborne Recruitment on 041 986 5058. Please submit your updated CV in Word Format. 
If you are living in Ireland and hold a valid work permit we would love to hear from you, if however you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search
Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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