Research Associate in Transformer Ageing Marker

3 months ago


Manchester, United Kingdom The University of Manchester Full time

We are currently seeking three Research Associates to work collaboratively on a project relating to transformer end-of-life prediction based on different approaches including modelling, experiments and data analysis techniques. Each post is for 18 months. Due to the different research skills and knowledge required, there are three separate adverts for these different roles. This project is funded by NGET under the Network Innovation Allowance (NIA) funding mechanism and is called “Detailed Analysis of Transformer Ageing Mechanisms for Intelligent Estimation of Reliability - DATAMINER”. The project is led by Prof. Zhongdong Wang (Principal Investigator) with support from Prof. Qiang Liu, Prof. Paul Jarman and Dr. Shanika Matharage (Co-Investigators). This advert is for the position focused on the EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATIONS OF THE PARTITIONING OF PAPER AGEING INDICATORS. The research will be performed at the new UoM Engineering Campus Development on Oxford Road in Manchester, however some travel to the project partners National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) to discuss the work and present findings will also be expected.

**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.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

**Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews**:
Name: Dr Shanika Matharage and Prof. 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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