Postdoctoral Research Associate

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

If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant)

11/07/2026

Position Type

Staff

Job Family

# Hours Per Week 40 (2 weeks, limited term)

Position Overview

Temporary postdoctoral research appointment supporting electric machine research, with emphasison aerospace electric motor design, analysis, system integration, and experimental validation.

Duties and 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.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

-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.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering with research focused on advanced electric machines.
- Electromagnetic finite-element analysis and electric motor design and optimization.
- Experience with ANSYS Maxwell, Motor- CAD , ANSYS Fluent/Workbench, MATLAB , and Simulink.
- Experience with electric motor prototype integration, dynamometer/ DAQ testing, and experimental validation.
- Strong technical problem-solving, teamwork, and coordination with research and external partners

Department

Department Electrical & Computer Eng

EOE Statement

It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities ( EEO ) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

Required Documents

• Required Documents
• Resume
• Optional Documents
• Unofficial Transcripts
• References

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