Research Associate/Fellow in Electrical Machines (Fixed Term)

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Researcher to join the world-renowned Power Electronics, Machines and Control Institute (PEMC) at the University of Nottingham and become a core member of a team working on electrical machines, electromagnetic design, magnetic and insulation materials, thermal management, control, construction and testing of high-performance electrical machines. We are currently developing a range of electrical machines with industry partners spanning from high-speed machines for aircraft generators, compressors and electric drive units to direct drive radial, transverse and axial machines.

About You

The successful candidate will undertake research on developing and testing thermomechanical designs. Good communication skills are essential since the successful candidate will work closely with other colleagues and industrial partners. Candidates must hold a PhD (or be near to completion) or equivalent, in engineering, applied mathematics or a related subject area, with a major component in electrical machine design or analysis.  More information is available on the Role Profile below.

What we Offer

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What Next

To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply’ to complete your details.

Hours of work are full time (36.25 hours); fixed term contract for 2 years. Job share arrangements may be considered.

Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

Please contact Pav Orton (pav.orton@nottingham.ac.uk) for further information. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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