Research Associate in Power System Dynamics

The Power & Energy Division at the University of Manchester comprises 22 academic staff and a team of over 120 research staff and students. The Division’s research activities range from the design of power electronic circuits to the analysis and control of complete energy conversion systems and utility networks. Applications of particular interest include the active management of power networks including smart grids, Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS), integration of HVDC into power networks, renewable power generation (especially wind), as well as more-electric aircraft and ships. As such the Division offers one of the strongest research environments within any UK university for undertaking electrical power research.

With around 70 academic staff, the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering is one of the largest of its type in the country and has about 850 undergraduates, 350 taught postgraduates, and 260 research students.

Overall Purpose of the Job

This role is part of a research programme funded by a UK Research and Innovation Future Leaders Fellowship (https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=MR%2FS034420%2F1) led by Dr. Panagiotis Papadopoulos, around the area of “Addressing the complex dynamic behaviour of future power systems”.

The Fellowship is aiming at investigating and developing necessary models, novel methods and tools to address the increasing uncertainty and complexity introduced in power system dynamic behaviour by the connection of new technologies (e.g. renewable generation, electric vehicles, storage devices, HVDC interconnectors, etc).

The post is fixed term for 3-6 months and the Grade appointment will depend on qualifications (e.g. holding a PhD or not) and skills.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.  All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Panagiotis Papadopoulos

Email: panagiotis.papadopoulos@manchester.ac.uk

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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