GRA vacancy for “Evaluation of Lightning Protection Systems with Different Grounding Systems” project

University / Institute	Multimedia University
Research Center/Lab (optional)	CEEA
Project Title	Evaluation of Lightning Protection Systems with Different Grounding Systems
Start Date	Nov 01, 2019
End Date	Oct 31, 2021
Funding Agency	TM
Contact Name / Email(s)	Dr. Nurul Nadia Ahmad / nurulnadia.ahmad@mmu.edu.my
Contact Phone(s)	0383125479
Nationality Requirements on Candidate(s)	Open to all nationalities
Description	Project Duration: 2 Years (November 2019 – October 2021) Monthly Salary: RM 1800-2500 for MEngSc, or RM 2300-3000 for PhD (depending upon candidate’s experience) Location: Faculty of Engineering, MMU Cyberjaya Benefits of the project (not limited to): • Attending local conference(s) based on oneself effort in publication. • Waived postgraduate fees Responsibilities: • Testing in laboratory and at field sites. • To perform the tests, measurements, analysis on the earthing systems. • To perform simulation using CDEGS to design for typical grounding systems, to simulate for Ground Potential Rise (GPR), touch and step potentials for different systems level. • To do any relevant administrative work/purchasing matters as requested. • Research and publication work. • Must pursue Master in Engineering Science (M.Eng.Sc.) or PhD. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree with honours in Electrical Engineering discipline, preferably 2nd class or above for M.Eng.Sc., or a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering for PhD. • Good knowledge of high voltage and earthing systems. • Good English proficiency. • Self-motivated, requires minimal supervision, resourceful, keen to learn, possess good communication skills and able to work under pressure.