Overview
Research Associate/Fellow in Electrical Machines (Fixed Term) at University of Nottingham. Join the world-renowned PEMC Institute to work on electrical machines, electromagnetic design, magnetic and insulation materials, thermal management, control, construction and testing of high-performance electrical machines. Projects include high-speed machines for aircraft generators, compressors and electric drive units, and direct-drive radial, transverse and axial machines.
Responsibilities
* Undertake research on developing and testing thermomechanical designs for electrical machines.
* Collaborate with colleagues and industrial partners; communicate effectively about progress and results.
* Contribute to design, analysis, testing and validation activities within PEMC related to electrical machines and associated systems.
Qualifications
* PhD (or near to completion) or equivalent in engineering, applied mathematics, or a related subject area with a major component in electrical machine design or analysis.
* Good communication skills and ability to work with industrial partners and team members.
What We Offer
Salary: £31,387 to £46,485 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance. Hours of work are full time (36.25 hours); fixed term contract for 2 years. Job share arrangements may be considered.
Location & Details
Location: Jubilee Campus, Nottingham.
Closing Date: Thursday 06 November 2025.
Reference: ENG248325.
About The Role
Join the PEMC Institute and be a core member of a team working on a range of electrical machines with industry partners.
What Next
To apply, click Apply Now and complete your details. Requests for secondment may be considered with prior agreement from relevant line managers.
Contact
Pav Orton (pav.orton@nottingham.ac.uk) for further information. Applications sent directly to this email will not be accepted.
Equality & Inclusion
We are a supportive, inclusive, and diverse community. We welcome applicants from UK, Europe and worldwide. We are Disability Confident (Level 2) and have Athena Swan Gold Award. See our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion information and Moving to Nottingham resources for more details.
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