Research Associate in Power Electronics for Electric Aircraft

Are you a motivated researcher looking for a challenging opportunity in the electrification of aviation?

About the role

We are seeking an exceptional Research Associate to work on high-power density high efficiency power electronics converters for electric aircraft. As a central member of the team, your primary objective will be to deliver a high-power density cryogenic DCDC converter and cryogenic motor drive for hydrogen-powered electric aircraft.

The successful candidates will be expected to assist in the delivery of the design, control and testing of high-power cryogenic power electronics converters including cryogenic compatible gate driver for electric aircraft.

This position is offered on a full time basis, fixed term from 1^st May 2025 to 31^st October 2026.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• a PhD (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or relevant areas
• prior expertise in design and testing of high-power power electronics converter and electric motor drive
• knowledge of electromagnetic, PCB design, thermal, and mechanical design
• the ability to communicate and work collaboratively with the academic and industrial partners

Further information

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

For informal enquires please contact either:

Prof Xiaoze Pei at x.pei@bath.ac.uk or Dr Vincent Zeng at xz2478@bath.ac.uk.

A lower grade offer may be made (Grade 6) with comparable reduction in responsibilities and amendment in job title to Research Assistant, if a suitable applicant cannot be found to fill the Grade 7 position. Applicants will need to be within six months of their course completion date and will be promoted to Research Associate once their PhD has been awarded.

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.

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Further details:

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

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