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Research Associate in Superconducting Power Devices for Electric Aircraft

University of Bath - Electronic & Electrical Engineering

Location: Bath
Salary: £37,999 to £45,163 Grade 7
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 17th September 2024
Closes: 14th October 2024
Job Ref: FM11839R

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 characterization of superconducting power devices

Knowledge of cryogenic cooling system and thermal design is a plus.

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