Research Associate: Artificial Intelligence for Next Generation Power Electronics

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Research Associate to become a core part of a team working in the field of AI-Power: Artificial Intelligence for Next Generation Power Electronics. The University of Bath is an international partner in collaboration with Aalborg University, Danfoss, Neurospace, Xtel, & UCRC. The AI-Power project aims to bridge the gap to industry applications by developing tailored physics-informed AI tools for energy efficiency boost and life-cycle-cost reduction of power electronics and its applied systems. More information about the project can be found through the website: www.ipower.ai 

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 6 months of their course completion date and will be promoted to Research Associate once their PhD has been awarded. 

About you

Our ideal candidate will have proven-research experience in at least one of the following areas:

1. Condition and health monitoring of motors & power electronic converters
2. Internet-of-things (IoT) & data analytics
3. Fault diagnosis of mechanical or electrical systems
4. The application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for engineering application

Further information

For an informal discussion about the role please contact:

Dr Fang Duan (fd506@bath.ac.uk)

This position is offered on a full-time fixed-term basis for 1 year.

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.

What we can offer you

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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• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

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