Postdoc: Electric Machines for Aerospace

Marquette University Clg-Nurse; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquette University conducts a temporary postdoctoral research appointment focused on electric machine research, including aerospace electric motor design, analysis, system integration, and experimental validation.

The role supports electromagnetic design, motor testing, data collection, and the preparation of test summaries with the research team. A Master’s degree is required; PhD preferred, with strong communication and analytical skills and willingness to work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Requires Master’s degree in a related field or equivalent research experience (preferably in an academic setting).
• Must possess strong communication and analytical skills; thorough knowledge of laboratory practices and procedures.
• Ability to implement research projects.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform electromagnetic design, analysis, and optimization studies for advanced electric machines.
• Support electric motor testing, including test setup, data collection, and preparation of test summaries with the research team.

Skills

Master's degree

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Laboratory practices

Flexible hours

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

ANSYS Maxwell

Motor-CAD

ANSYS Fluent/Workbench

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

Marquette University conducts a temporary postdoctoral research appointment focused on electric machine research, including aerospace electric motor design, analysis, system integration, and experimental validation.

The role supports electromagnetic design, motor testing, data collection, and the preparation of test summaries with the research team. A Master’s degree is required; PhD preferred, with strong communication and analytical skills and willingness to work flexible hours.