ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (POWER ELECTRONICS)

Women's Engineering Society; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Women's Engineering Society is seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor in Power Electronics at the University of Warwick. The successful candidate will develop high quality research, innovate teaching methods, and engage in interdisciplinary research.

We invite applications from individuals with significant expertise in Wide Bandgap power semiconductor devices and a commitment to research that addresses industrial challenges. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and expertise in power semiconductor devices.
• Experience developing independent research programs.
• Ability to engage with higher education pedagogy and teaching technology.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, develop, and deliver high quality research.
• Publish top-tier journal papers.
• Engage in interdisciplinary research and external funding.

Skills

Research leadership in power electronic devices

Expertise in Wide Bandgap and/or Ultra-Wide Bandgap devices

Interdisciplinary research engagement

Development of novel teaching methods

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (POWER ELECTRONICS)

Posted: 2 days ago

University of Warwick

Description:

The School of Engineering invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor position in the field of Power Electronic Converters and Devices.

The post is on the Research and Teaching Pathway. You will initiate, develop and deliver high quality research, publish top-tier journal papers and demonstrate the potential for impact from your research. You will also engage with higher education pedagogy, develop novel teaching methods, and embrace changes in teaching technology and expectations so that you teach to the highest quality on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes offered by the School.

We seek applicants with demonstrated leadership and expertise in Wide Bandgap and/or Ultra-Wide Bandgap power semiconductor devices, converters and systems as the role will be expected to develop a leading independent research programme.

The postholder will contribute to research leadership in power electronic devices and converters, strengthen existing activities in power electronics and electronic materials, and develop collaborations with industrial and academic partners. The role provides opportunities to engage in interdisciplinary research and to contribute to the development of externally funded research programmes.

The successful applicant is expected to pursue research that makes fundamental contributions to their field, while also addressing real-world, industrial challenges with practical relevance – potentially working across disciplines.

Consideration will also be given to alignment with the University’s Research Technology Platforms and established research infrastructure. We are especially interested in candidates whose work can leverage or contribute to the School’s collaborative, translational, and industrially engaged research environment.

We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis, even where a position is advertised as full-time, unless there are operational or other objective reasons why it is not possible to do so.

For full role details, including required skills and experience, and to apply please use the link provided. Only applications received via the University's jobsite will be accepted.