High Voltage Research Technician

University of Southampton; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southampton seeks a candidate for a role in supporting innovative high voltage engineering projects aimed at contributing to the UK's low carbon future. This position offers an opportunity to enhance your skills while engaging in meaningful work within a leading department recognized for its research excellence and a commitment to sustainability.

Benefits

Generous maternity policy

Onsite childcare

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Subsidised health facilities

Cycle schemes

Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in relevant technical support roles.
• Proven work experience with analytical or software-based numerical methods.
• Collaborative abilities in team settings.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in delivering high voltage engineering projects.
• Document results in reports and publications.
• Contribute to the safe operation of the National Supergrid.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Initiative

Education

Undergraduate degree (2:1 or above) in a numerate discipline

Skill level equivalent to NVQ3, HNC, A-level

Tools

COMSOL

MAGNET

Ansys

Job description

Want to make a real impact on the low carbon future of the UK?

This is a great opportunity to expand your skills and make a meaningful contribution. Based at the University of Southampton, you will support the team delivering innovative high voltage engineering projects, with the results documented in reports and publications. These findings will directly contribute to the safe operation of the National Supergrid, supporting the UK's low carbon future.

It is essential that you have a skill level equivalent to NQV3, HNC, A-level with proven work experience in relevant technical support roles and related training. You should demonstrate the ability to work independently, use your initiative, and collaborate effectively within a team, with strong communication skills. Proven organisational skills and responsibility for tasks are also required.

An undergraduate degree (2:1 or above) or an equivalent professional qualification and experience in a numerate discipline, along with experience in numerical methods (analytical or software-based, e.g., COMSOL, MAGNET, Ansys), is advantageous but not essential.

The position is within the School of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) at the University of Southampton, ranked in the top 1% globally and among the UK's top 20 for research. ECS offers a supportive environment for research, education, and outreach. The university holds an Athena SWAN silver award for equality and provides benefits such as a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare, a pension scheme, holiday entitlement, subsidised health facilities, cycle schemes, and discounts.

For more information about working at ECS, visit: https://www.ecs.soton.ac.uk/workinghere

The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability, having received the Platinum EcoAward.

For More Information, Contact

Dr. George Callender, Lecturer, [e-mail]

Prof. Paul Lewin, Professor, [e-mail]

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