Research Associate in Cybersecurity for Power Electronics Devices

Contract Type: Fixed-term until 31 March 2025

Working Pattern: 65% full time equivalent

Are you an experienced electrical engineer with a keen interest in cybersecurity solutions for grid-connected power electronics? We have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Research Associate in Cybersecurity for Power Electronics Devices.

This position involves developing a proof of concept for cybersecurity solutions for grid-connected power electronics devices. You should have a strong foundation in power electronics design and simulation, experience in experimental testing, and proficiency in control design. Responsibilities include conducting simulations of grid-tied converters using PSIM, designing power converter control systems, and performing hardware-in-the-loop experiments using Texas Instruments C2000 microcontrollers. You will have a PhD in a related field (or be close to completion), with a strong background in control design. Ability to work in a team environment and collaboratively with external stakeholders is essential, as is the creative flare to produce innovative solutions for critical problems plaguing our national infrastructure. Experience with programming Texas Instruments C200 microcontroller devices is a bonus.

What we offer: 

• 41 days annual leave (including closure days and Bank Holidays), with the possibility to purchase up to ten additional days.
• Up to 5 days of paid time off to cover emergency caring responsibilities.
• A commitment to work life balance including, flexible working opportunities and hybrid working where possible.
• A highly competitive pension scheme.
• Discounts at participating shops and cinemas, and a cycle to work scheme.
• A commitment to your development, with programmes, learning modules and mentoring schemes.
• An inclusive and diverse workplace.
• A commitment to your wellbeing, with confidential emotional support, support for those going through the menopause, experiencing fertility treatment and having a baby, paid leave for IVF treatment and more. 

Further information can be found at https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits

The School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) belongs to the prestigious Faculty of Engineering, which is one of the largest academic communities of engineers in the UK, ranked joint 1st in the UK for Research Environment in the last Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021). Our specific discipline (EEE) is also ranked very highly, which is a marker of our excellence and ambition (QS 2024: 11th in UK, The Guardian 2024: 3rd, The Times Higher 2024: 7th in the UK).

We are home to several national institutes and centres (e.g. National Epitaxy Facility, The National 6G Radio Systems Facility, Rolls-Royce Control, Monitoring and Systems Engineering University Technology Centre) and we strive to conduct fundamental research and innovation to address global challenges, as well as support the education of the next generation of engineers.

We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

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