Research Associate/Senior Research Associate in Sustainable Electrification Systems

University of Bristol; Bristol; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Bristol is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Electrical Energy Management Group to lead innovations in electrical machines and power converters. This role benefits the low-carbon transport and energy transition, allowing collaboration with leading partners in a vibrant research environment.

Qualifications

• PhD (or close to completion) in Electrical Engineering or relevant field.
• Experience in electric machine control and power electronics.
• Skills in simulation and machine design tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop control strategies for electric machines using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Support hardware-in-the-loop testing and real-time simulations.
• Contribute to electromagnetic and thermal design of machines.

Skills

Electric machine control

Power electronics

System modelling

Simulation (MATLAB/Simulink)

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering or relevant field

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

MotorCAD

ANSYS Maxwell

Job description

The role

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the University of Bristol’s Electrical Energy Management Group (EEMG) as part of a major EPSRC-funded initiative on Sustainable Electrification. You will contribute to the design and control of high-performance integrated electrical machines and power converters, supporting the transition to low-carbon transport and energy systems. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with leading academic and industrial partners in a multi-disciplinary environment.

What will you be doing?

• Developing control strategies for electric machines and drives using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Supporting hardware-in-the-loop testing and real-time simulations (e.g. using Speedgoat).
• Contributing to the electromagnetic and thermal design of machines using FEA tools.
• Engaging with collaborators and disseminating research findings.

You should apply if

• You have a PhD (or are close to completion) in Electrical Engineering or a relevant field, OR have equivalent industrial experience.
• You have experience in electric machine control, power electronics, and system modelling.
• You can demonstrate skills in simulation (e.g. MATLAB/Simulink) and machine design tools (e.g. MotorCAD, ANSYS Maxwell).
• You are motivated to work collaboratively in an applied research environment.

Additional information

For informal queries please contact: Dr. Nick Simpson ([e-mail])

To find out more about what it's like to work in the Faculty of Engineering, and how the Faculty supports people to achieve their potential, please see our staff blog:

https://engineering.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/category/engineering-includes-me/

Contract type: Fixed term until 27/2/2026

Work pattern: Full time/1 FTE

Grade: I / J

Salary: Grade I £38,249 - £44,128 per annum; Grade J £42,882 - £48,149 per annum

The grade of the role offered will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience you bring to the position.

School/Unit: School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Wednesday 16th July.

Interview dates will be confirmed in due course and are likely to take place 7-10 days following the closing date.

£38,249 to £48,149. Grade: I-J