Research Fellow in Plasma Technology

University of Southampton; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in the UK is seeking a talented Research Fellow to join their team focused on innovative air sterilisation technologies. The role involves designing and optimising systems for healthcare applications, collaborating with both the European Space Agency and NHS. Ideal candidates will hold a PhD in relevant fields and possess strong experimental skills. This position offers opportunities in cutting-edge research and a supportive work environment with flexible options.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Onsite childcare facilities

Flexible working approach

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent experience in relevant field required.
• Experimental experience is essential.
• Desirable skills include CFD and power electronic design.

Responsibilities

• Design Power Processing and Control Unit for power delivery.
• Develop PASTA testbed for remote control and monitoring.
• Optimise PASTA plasma reactor.
• Develop PASTA pilot test system.

Skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Experimental experience in Plasma Physics

CFD expertise

Power electronic design expertise

Education

PhD in Plasma Physics, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a talented and motivated Research Fellow to join a multidisciplinary team developing innovative air sterilisation technologies for infection control in future hospital environments. The project adapts space technologies originally designed for propulsion and in-situ resource utilisation (ISRU) to healthcare applications. The role involves working under the supervision of Prof. Minkwan Kim, collaborating with the European Space Agency (ESA) and NHS Hampshire Hospitals. More information about the project is available at https://project-pasta.com.

Responsibilities

• Designing Power Processing and Control Unit, targeting compact and robust power delivery.
• Developing a PASTA testbed enabling remote control and monitoring.
• Optimising a PASTA plasma reactor.
• Developing a PASTA pilot test system

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent experience) in Plasma Physics, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering. Experimental experience is essential; CFD or non-thermal plasma and power electronic design expertise is desirable.
• Excellent communication and writing skills are required.

Role context and opportunities

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research at the intersection of aerospace technology and healthcare innovation.

Equality, diversity and Inclusion

Equality, diversity and Inclusion is central to the ethos in the School of Engineering. We particularly encourage women, Black, Asian and minority ethnic, LGBT and disabled applicants to apply for this position. In recognition of our continued commitment to improving equality for women in science we were awarded an Athena SWAN bronze in 2013 and 2016. We give full consideration to applicants that wish to work flexibly including part-time and due consideration will be given to applicants who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities.

About the University

The University of Southampton is in the top 1% of world universities and in the top 10 of the UK’s research-intensive universities. The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and being a globally responsible university and has recently been awarded the Platinum EcoAward. This commits all of our staff and students to take responsibility for managing their activities to minimise harm to the environment, whether this through switching off non-essential electrical equipment or using the recycling facilities.

subject to qualifying criteria.

Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Min Kwan Kim ([e-mail]).

Working at the University of Southampton

Check out the staff benefits and why you should join us at The University of Southampton!

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.

Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on [phone] or [e-mail] quoting the job number.