Research Associate / Fellow in Power Electronics and Control (FTC)

University of Nottingham; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in the UK is seeking a Research Associate/Fellow to join an EPSRC-funded programme focused on sustainable electrification using advanced motor drive technologies. The ideal candidate will have experience in power converter technologies and embedded programming, along with a track record of research publications. This full-time role offers the chance to lead innovative projects and mentor PhD students, with funding available until December 2028.

Qualifications

• Experience with power semiconductor switching converters.
• Proven track record of published research.
• Experience in project collaboration and management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver collaborative research in the area of motor drive technologies.
• Develop innovative modular power converter topologies.
• Supervise PhD students and mentor researchers.

Skills

Power semiconductor switching converters

Programming MicroSemi FPGAs

Embedded C++ programming

Power converter topologies

Collaboration on multidisciplinary projects

Education

PhD in relevant field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Infineon Tricore microcontrollers

Job description

Closing Date

Wednesday 08 October 2025

Reference

ENG230525

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Research Associate/Fellow to join our new EPSRC-funded £7m programme - Sustainable Multi Sector Electrification Using Advanced Integrated Motor Drive Technologies. Working in collaboration with teams from the universities of Newcastle and Bristol, our goal is to undertake radical innovation based on highly integrated electric motor drive technologies to reduce energy wastage and material used in manufacture while dramatically improving power to weight and power to volume ratios together with increased service life.

We are looking for a highly motivated Research Fellow to drive forward and support the research work Nottingham. You will lead and deliver individual and collaborative research in the area of integrated electric motor drive technologies and make a key contribution to the direction of research programmes in the Power Electronics, Machines and Control (PEMC) Research Institute in the Faculty of Engineering. You will pursue a research plan in developing innovative modular power converter topologies and control for integrated motor drives, developing new concepts and ideas. Where appropriate, we will support you to create and submit innovative research development proposals and funding bids.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will have significant prior experience of: power semiconductor switching converters such as oscilloscopes
• Programming MicroSemi FPGAs in the Libero environment
• Low level programming of embedded C++ in Infineon Tricore based microcontrollers
• Power converter topologies

They will also possess a consistent track record of published research in reviewed publications.

What you will bring

You will be a dynamic self-starter, exceptionally well-organised and have a positive attitude. Working with academics, researchers and PhD students in managing and conducting research activities across the programme, you should have experience of working collaboratively on projects with a wide range of stakeholders internally and externally, sometimes on challenging and complex multidisciplinary issues. Prior direct experience of successful PhD student co-supervision/mentoring is desirable.

Contract and Funding

This is a fixed term full time post funded to 31 December 2028. There may be options to extend.

How to Apply

"To apply, please click 'apply now', complete the questions and also upload a copy of your CV and Cover Letter.

Informal inquiries may be addressed to Liliana De Lillo [e-mail]. Applications sent to this e-mail will not be considered."