Research Associate in Superconducting Power Devices for Electric Aircraft

3 months ago


Bath, United Kingdom University of Bath Full time

Research Associate in Superconducting Power Devices for Electric Aircraft

Department : Electronic & Electrical Engineering

Salary : Starting from £37,999, rising to £45,163

Closing date : Monday 14 October 2024

About the role

We are seeking an exceptional Research Associate to work on superconducting power devices for net-zero aviation. You will be a central member of the team and the objective is to lead the design of superconducting power devices for electric aircraft including superconducting fault current limiters, superconducting cables, and superconducting rotating machines.

This is an exciting opportunity in the electrification of aviation, requiring you to communicate and work collaboratively with the academic and industrial partners. You will be expected to assist in the delivery of the project work packages, undertaking the research activity under the guidance of the principal investigator.

You will focus on superconducting power devices and cryogenic cooling system for electric aircraft application.

This position is offered on a full time, fixed term basis until 1st March 2026.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

- A PhD (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or relevant areas.
- Prior expertise in design of large-scale superconducting power devices.
- Skills for the finite element modelling and experimental characterisation of superconducting power devices.
- Knowledge of cryogenic cooling system and thermal design is a plus.

Further information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Professor Xiaoze Pei or Dr Vincent Zeng.

What we can offer you:

- a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
- generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
- we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
- an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
- a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
- a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

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