Research Associate in Modelling of Transformer

4 months ago


Manchester, United Kingdom The University of Manchester Full time

**As part of the project team, you will be expected to**:

- Utilise the post-mortem data and loading information from scrapped transformers to update the existing reaction kinetic based approach and model the ageing of transformer insulation.
- Develop and utilise a physics-based model to simulate the generation, transportation and accumulation of chemical markers within the transformer insulation system.
- Validate the model utilizing the experimental results provided by other work packages of the project.
- Identify key influencing parameters which affect the measured marker quantities and its use in condition assessments based on periodical oil tests.

**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.

**Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews**:
Name: Professor Zhongdong Wang

**General enquiries**:
**Technical support**:
**Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.



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