Research Assistant Position at FAST-NUCES (Karachi Campus) – Electric Vehicle Control Systems Project

National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences (FAST-NUCES)

FAST-NUCES is seeking a Research Assistant for an FRSG-funded project focused on developing advanced control systems for Hybrid Energy Storage Systems (HESS) in electric vehicles. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in sustainable transportation technologies.

Project Details

🔋 Title: Adaptive Robust Output Feedback Controller Design for HESS-Based Electric Vehicles
👨‍🔬 Principal Investigator: Dr. Muhammad Junaid Rabbani
📅 Duration: 12-15 months
🏫 Department: Electrical Engineering, FAST-NUCES (Karachi Campus)

Eligibility Criteria

🎓 Education:

  • BS/MS in Electrical Engineering

  • Specialization in Power Electronics, Control Systems, or Machine Learning preferred

💻 Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink

  • Knowledge of control system design (backstepping, sliding mode control)

  • Familiarity with electric vehicles, HESS, and induction motors

Key Responsibilities

✔ Conduct literature reviews on HESS control strategies
✔ Develop and simulate mathematical models
✔ Design adaptive robust controllers
✔ Support hardware-in-loop (HIL) testing using TLC2000 Delfino F285790
✔ Draft technical reports and research papers

Why Join?

🔹 Work on innovative EV technologies
🔹 Gain hands-on research experience
🔹 Contribute to journal/conference publications
🔹 Collaborate with academic experts

Application Process

📧 Email CV + Cover Letter to: junaid.rabbani@nu.edu.pk
📌 Subject Line: “Application – Research Assistant for EV Project”
📅 Deadline: July 25, 2025

📍 Address:
FAST-NUCES, ST-4, Sector 17-D, Karachi
📞 Contact: (021) 111-128-128 Ext. 228