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Research Associate in Electrical Drives for Liquid Hydrogen in Aerospace

The University of Manchester - School of Engineering

Location: Manchester
Salary: £36,024 to £44,263 per annum, depending on relevant experience
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 11th September 2024
Closes: 25th September 2024
Job Ref: SAE-026622

The University invites applications for the above post which is tenable for 38 months in the first instance. 

This research associate post is based in the Power and Energy Division within the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. The Power and Energy Division specialises in high voltage technologies, energy networks, power conversion/electrical drives and power electronics and is the largest UK academic group in this area with a long-standing international reputation for power engineering.

This project (HyFIVE) is funded by GKN Aerospace / INNOVATE (ATI). HyFIVE is a strategic industrial research programme to develop and test a liquid-hydrogen (LH2) fuel system, led by a UK based consortium of major aerospace suppliers.  HyFIVE will demonstrate a first-of-kind Liquid Hydrogen (LH2) aerospace fuel system, building on the UK's existing expertise in aerospace fuel systems and cryogenic research.

The consortium partners aspire to develop a liquid hydrogen fuel distribution and storage system to make the UK a global leader in hydrogen fuel systems technology. GKN Aerospace within HyFIVE will lead the cryogenic pump motor technology as a key system component within the LH2 fuel distribution and delivery system. This work stream is a collaborative project with the University of Manchester and the University of Bath. The team at Manchester will be responsible for developing novel cryogenic electrical drive technologies for the primary LH2 fuel distribution pumps. The focus will be on high-performance sealless motor drive technologies capable of pumping cryogenic fluids. The motor technology will be fault-tolerant using the latest embedded digital sensors and integrated with the platform health management system.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated research assistant looking for a challenging opportunity in the electrification of aerospace and who can communicate and work collaboratively with the academic and industrial partners in this large consortium project. The applicant will have a PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant degree (or about to submit) and/or relevant equivalent experience. Relevant experience in the analysis and design of electrical machines and drives is essential.

The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. The School is committed to Athena SWAN principles to promote women in science.

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: Prof. Sandy Smith 

Email: sandy.smith@manchester.ac.uk

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Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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