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Area
Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Location
Jubilee Campus

Salary
£31,387 to £46,485 per annum (pro-rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

Closing Date
Thursday 03 April 2025

Reference
ENG100125

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and talented researcher to join the Power Electronics, Machines and Control (PEMC) Research Institute at the University of Nottingham and become a core member of a team researching power electronic converter design, control, construction and testing of power electronic converters in high power applications. The current post arises from projects with key industrial partners in the field of electromagnetic design of electrical machines for which a research fellow with experience in electrical machine is required.

About the Team

The PEMC institute has grown exponentially and now has over 200 members, 24 academics and circa 130 PhD students, researchers, and engineers. The group offers state-of-the-art facilities spanning 3500m², capable of handling up to 5MW for construction and testing. Our team is world leading in advanced electrical machines design, analysis, manufacturing, and testing. The role holder will become part of the team working in this state-of-the-art facility for advanced electrical machines for power generation, marine, aerospace and automotive industries.

About You

Candidates should hold or be shortly due to obtain a PhD, or equivalent in Electrical Engineering related to work on Power Electronic Converters or a very closely related topic. They should also have extensive knowledge of the technologies needed in Power Converters.

What we Offer

• The support you need to nurture your talent, develop and reach your professional and personal career goals.
• Competitive employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential.
• Discounted access to fitness and health facilities and travel schemes.
• Generous holiday allowance
• Attractive pension scheme.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof Pat Wheeler, email: pat.wheeler@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Please include a CV as part of your application.

The post is offered on a full time (36.25 hours per week), fixed term contract for 2 years. Job share arrangements may be considered.