Research Associate on Digital Twinning (Fixed-Term)

Applications are invited for the above research position to join the Power Electronics, Machines and Drives Research Group at the University of Nottingham. The PEMC group has undergone a significant period of growth and now has over 150 members, with 18 academics (including 7 full professors) and approximately 120 PhD students and post-doctoral research fellows. The group has excellent facilities for experimental work including approximately 2500m² of research space and a construction and testing capability up to 5MW.

The successful candidate will conduct research in innovative electric propulsion systems for future de-carbonised, green aircraft and will support delivery of one of our new flagship EU-funded projects. In particular, the role holder will work in the areas of design, modelling and simulation, optimisation, development and laboratory testing of future aircraft electric propulsion drive systems.

Candidates should hold or be shortly due to obtain a PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Control Engineering, Computer Science or a very closely related topic:

• Strong understanding of power electronics principles
• Excellent knowledge on data-driven machine learning algorithm and experience in using these algorithm for electrical engineering problems
• Excellent knowledge on control and optimization algorithms with implementation to power electronics design experience

Good research methodology, communication skills and the ability to work in a team are essential. The successful candidate will be expected to liaise with industrial partners, prepare and present reports and disseminate results of their work through academic publications and presentations.

This is a full-time post and will be offered on an initial fixed-term contract for a period of 12 months.

If you are interested about this position, please click 'Apply ' now and provide a copy of you CV and Cover Letter.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof. Tao Yang (Tao.Yang@nottingham.ac.uk). Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted

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