HTS Motors Research Fellow — Cryogenic Electromagnetics

Victoria University of Wellington; Lower Hutt; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria University of Wellington’s Paihau - Robinson Research Institute in Lower Hutt invites a high‑achieving engineer to join HTS Motors research. The role focuses on rotating machines, magnetic levitation and brushless exciters, with emphasis on superconducting physics and cryogenic environments.

Based at Gracefield Research Centre, you will conduct electromagnetic simulations, test flux pumps in-situ and collaborate with international partners on cutting‑edge HTS engineering projects over a

Qualifications

• Postgraduate engineering qualification in a relevant field.
• Proven experience in carrying out complex theoretical and/or experimental projects.
• Plans and manages own work effectively and assists others.
• Consistently delivers outputs to a professional standard.

Responsibilities

• Work on HTS motors for rotating machines and maglev research.
• Conduct electromagnetic simulations and design for cryogenic environments.
• Modify existing designs and test the flux pump in-situ within a rotor.
• Collaborate with international and domestic research partners.

Skills

Theoretical and experimental project経験

Education

Postgraduate engineering qualification

Tools

LTSpice

Simulink/Simscape

PLECS

COMSOL

CAD

Job description

Victoria University of Wellington’s Paihau - Robinson Research Institute in Lower Hutt invites a high‑achieving engineer to join HTS Motors research. The role focuses on rotating machines, magnetic levitation and brushless exciters, with emphasis on superconducting physics and cryogenic environments.

Based at Gracefield Research Centre, you will conduct electromagnetic simulations, test flux pumps in-situ and collaborate with international partners on cutting‑edge HTS engineering projects over a