Research Associate/ Fellow (Fixed Term)
University of Nottingham School of Humanities
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Application Engineer to join the Power Electronics, Machines and Control Institute (PEMC) at the University of Nottingham. This is a hands-on engineering role at the heart of world-leading research in power electronics and drive systems. Day to day, you will be designing novel power converter topologies, writing and validating drive control code, building and commissioning hardware, and running experiments on PEMC's state-of-the-art test facilities.
Job description
About The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Application Engineer to join the Power Electronics, Machines and Control Institute (PEMC) at the University of Nottingham. This is a hands-on engineering role at the heart of world-leading research in power electronics and drive systems. Day to day, you will be designing novel power converter topologies, writing and validating drive control code, building and commissioning hardware, and running experiments on PEMC's state-of-the-art test facilities.
About The Team
The PEMC institute has grown exponentially and now has over 200 members, 24 academics and circa 130 PhD students, researchers, and engineers. The group offers state-of-the-art facilities spanning 3500m², capable of handling up to 5MW for construction and testing, and is world leading in power electronics, machine drives and control for aerospace, automotive, renewable energy and industrial applications. We are a diverse, international team and we believe that a breadth of backgrounds and perspectives makes us stronger. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all cultures, ethnicities, genders and beliefs, and welcome those who bring different experiences and ways of thinking to our work.
About You
We are looking for a motivated and practical engineer with a passion for power electronics. You will need: proven design skills applied to power electronics converters and drive systems from concept through to hardware; a track record of writing power electronics control code in C or equivalent; solid understanding of power converter design including topology selection, gate drive design and EMC; practical lab skills in converter characterisation, instrumentation and data acquisition. If you enjoy solving difficult engineering problems, working in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment and seeing your designs come to life on the bench, this role is for you.
Reporting to the project lead, you will collaborate with academics, researchers, technical services colleagues and industrial partners. You will be self-motivated, well organised and comfortable working on complex, ambiguous engineering challenges, bringing clarity and practical problem-solving to every stage of the project.
Requirements
- Proven design skills applied to power electronics converters and drive systems from concept through to hardware
- A track record of writing power electronics control code in C or equivalent
- Solid understanding of power converter design including topology selection, gate drive design and EMC
- Practical lab skills in converter characterisation, instrumentation and data acquisition
- Self-motivated, well organised and comfortable working on complex, ambiguous engineering challenges
Benefits
- 30 Days Annual Leave
- Bank Holidays
- University Closure Days
- Performance Bonuses
- Training & Development
- Career Progression
- Fitness & Health Facilities
- Staff Discounts
- Travel Schemes
- Visa & Immigration Support
- Interest-Free Immigration Loan
Company overview
The University of Nottingham School of Humanities is a multi-disciplinary academic school within the University of Nottingham, a prestigious Russell Group public research university in Nottingham, England. The School comprises five departments: Classics and Archaeology, History, Music, Philosophy, and Theology and Religious Studies (TRS). Together, these disciplines offer diverse perspectives on the most significant aspects of human life and culture, including ethics, knowledge, evidence, and the individual's place in society. The School is known for its rigorous academic programs that develop transferable skills highly valued by employers, including critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and effective communication. Located on the University Park Campus, the School of Humanities engages in world-class research and provides undergraduate and postgraduate education across its disciplines. Its graduates are sought after across various sectors due to the versatile skills acquired through humanities education. The School is led by Professor Jonathan Tallant, Head of School, and serves as a vibrant intellectual community dedicated to exploring profound questions about human experience.