Research Assistant

PublishingCrossing; Coventry; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global education group is seeking a Research Assistant in Power Electronics to join their Centre for Advanced Low-carbon Propulsion Systems in Coventry. This role involves contributing to a Horizon European Funded project aimed at developing scalable powertrains for battery and hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicles. The candidate should possess a relevant degree along with knowledge in power electronics. Competitive salary and excellent benefits package offered.

Benefits

Excellent Employers Pension Contribution

30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays

New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days

BUPA Cash Plan

50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependants

CU Reward Scheme Discounts

Cycle To Work scheme

Qualifications

• Good degree in relevant subject.
• Focused knowledge of power electronics and hydrogen fuel cells.
• Demonstrated research methods relevant to the field.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research and consultancy activity for the ESCALATE project.
• Undertake own small projects, including submission of funding bids.

Skills

Power electronics

Hydrogen fuel cells

WBG-based converter circuits design

PCB layout and thermal analysis

Circuit modelling and simulation

PEM fuel cell testing

PEM fuel cell system modelling

PEM fuel cell diagnostics

Education

1st class or 2.1 degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics or Chemistry

Job description

ESCALATE Research Assistant in Power Electronics

Competitive starting salary range from £31,637 up to £35,116 per annum (dependent upon experience) with the potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered

Full Time FTC until 30th June 2026

Our Mission

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. We are driven by our passionate belief in the transformational power of education and research to enable and empower our students, colleagues and partners and to improve the world around them. Our people are key to our success and each role contributes to the Groups ongoing progress in communities around the world.

An ambitious and innovative university, our research is designed to have real-world impact on society and tackle global challenges through our 18 challenge-led, interdisciplinary research centres. We enable high performing research teams and future research leaders to thrive and make an impact locally, regionally, nationally, and globally.

This post will be based at Coventry Universitys Centre for Advanced Low-carbon Propulsion Systems (C-ALPS), a £50m research centre established to partner with the propulsion system supply chain and accelerate the progression to carbon-zero transport. The Centre works across the automotive, aerospace, marine and rail industries to support the creation of cleaner mobility and to help develop the supply chain so that it can deliver these rapidly developing enabling technologies.

The Role

The Centre for E-Mobility and Clean Growth is looking for a Research Assistant to work as part of a team delivering on a Horizon European Funded project ESCALATE. This role will support an ambitious research initiative with multiple international partners, focused on producing modular, stackable and scalable powertrain for battery and fuel-cell powered heavy-duty long-haul vehicles.

Under line management supervision and guidance, you will contribute to research and consultancy activity, including international research, as part of the ESCALATE project which aims to develop modular, scalable powertrain components for battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell road vehicles.

You will also undertake own small projects, including submission of funding bids, with support from line manager.

Our Successful Candidate

You should have a good degree (1st class or 2.1) in an appropriate subject such as Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics or Chemistry, with focused knowledge and experience of power electronics and/or hydrogen fuel cells and be able to demonstrate sound knowledge and research methods relevant to one or more of the following areas: WBG-based converter circuits design, PCB layout and thermal analysis, circuit modelling and simulation, PEM fuel cell testing, PEM fuel cell system modelling, PEM fuel cell diagnostics.

If successful, you will join a fast growing research centre with high levels of industrial engagement. This is an exciting opportunity for you to significantly expand your technical research skills within the strategically important area of accelerating powertrain electrification in the propulsion sector.

The Benefits

Along with a competitive salary we offer an industry leading Rewards and Benefits package which includes:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
• Cycle To Work scheme

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

Closing date: Wednesday 15th October