Research Associate in Dual Wound Machine Demonstrator

About the role

We are seeking an exceptional Research Associate to work on a dual wound machine demonstrator for transport electrification. The dual wound machine will need to provide two independent power supplies for propulsion power and service power. You will focus on design, manufacture, and experimental testing of dual wound machine demonstrator. 

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.

As a member of Research Staff at the University of Bath, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year.

This position is full time (36.5 hours per week) on a fixed term basis until 31^st March 2025.

For informal enquires please contact Prof Xiaoze Pei by email at x.pei@bath.ac.uk.

Please ensure you submit your application via our website.

In your application, please include a full CV, including publications list and qualifications.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• a PhD (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or relevant areas
• prior expertise in design and experimental testing of electrical machines
• excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• a demonstrated awareness of the latest developments in this field

Further information

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.

Find out more about our benefits.

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.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

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Further details:

• Job Description & Person Specification
• Terms and Conditions of Employment

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