Research Associate/Senior Research Associate in Sustainable Electrification Systems

The role

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the University of Bristol’s Electrical Energy Management Group (EEMG) as part of a major EPSRC-funded initiative on Sustainable Electrification. You will contribute to the design and control of high-performance integrated electrical machines and power converters, supporting the transition to low-carbon transport and energy systems. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with leading academic and industrial partners in a multi-disciplinary environment.

What will you be doing?

• Developing control strategies for electric machines and drives using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Supporting hardware-in-the-loop testing and real-time simulations (e.g. using Speedgoat).
• Contributing to the electromagnetic and thermal design of machines using FEA tools.
• Engaging with collaborators and disseminating research findings.

You should apply if

• You have a PhD (or are close to completion) in Electrical Engineering or a relevant field, OR have equivalent industrial experience.
• You have experience in electric machine control, power electronics, and system modelling.
• You can demonstrate skills in simulation (e.g. MATLAB/Simulink) and machine design tools (e.g. MotorCAD, ANSYS Maxwell).
• You are motivated to work collaboratively in an applied research environment.

Additional information

For informal queries please contact: Dr. Nick Simpson (nick.simpson@bristol.ac.uk)

To find out more about what it's like to work in the Faculty of Engineering, and how the Faculty supports people to achieve their potential, please see our staff blog:

https://engineering.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/category/engineering-includes-me/

Contract type: Fixed term until 27/2/2026

Work pattern: Full time/1 FTE

Grade: I / J

Salary: Grade I £38,249 - £44,128 per annum; Grade J £42,882 - £48,149 per annum

The grade of the role offered will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience you bring to the position.

School/Unit: School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Wednesday 16th July.

Interview dates will be confirmed in due course and are likely to take place 7-10 days following the closing date. 

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