Overview
Assistant or Associate Professor (Power Electronics) (31084-0725)
We invite applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor position in the field of Power Electronics. The post is on the Research and Teaching Pathway. This post aligns to the Power Electronics & Control Cluster within the School of Engineering.
Responsibilities
* Teach to the highest quality on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes offered by the School of Engineering.
* Develop and deliver high quality research in power converter design, modelling, hardware realisation, and control, with relevance to electrification challenges such as renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, and/or sustainable transport.
* Pursue research that makes fundamental contributions while addressing real-world, industrial challenges with practical relevance; potentially work across disciplines.
* Align research with the University’s Research Technology Platforms and established infrastructure where possible, and contribute to the School’s collaborative, translational, and industrially engaged environment.
* Engage with higher education pedagogy and develop novel teaching methods, embracing changes in teaching technology and expectations.
About You / Qualifications
* You will have a PhD in a relevant discipline.
* For an Assistant Professor appointment, demonstrate the capability to establish an independent research activity with potential to become internationally leading.
* For an Associate Professor appointment, have an established high-quality independent research activity with substantial external funding and experience in teaching.
* There is a probationary period for Assistant Professors (usually five years) with reduced teaching and administration load to establish a research group; successful probation leads to promotion to Associate Professor.
* At either level, initiate, develop and deliver high quality research, publish top-tier journal papers, and contribute to teaching activities.
About The Department
The School of Engineering is multidisciplinary and pursues internationally leading research. The Power Electronics & Control Cluster will include PEATER and ICSE groups; the cluster will comprise approximately 12 academic staff with research in silicon carbide device development, smart grids, drives and electrical machine control. Warwick operates Research Technology Platforms (RTPs) enabling access to high-end facilities across departments.
About The University
The University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with strong global rankings and a commitment to inclusion and impact. Warwick offers a diverse, innovative community with opportunities for ambitious researchers.
What We Offer
We offer a range of benefits including an attractive pension scheme, 30 days holiday plus Christmas closure, extensive learning and development opportunities, and discounts on products and services. A flexible working policy is available where possible, and Warwick is a Living Wage employer.
How to Apply
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 14th September 2025 at 23:55 (BST).
To apply, click the Apply button and submit an application form by the closing date. You will need to attach a CV and a cover letter.
* Your CV should include employment history, education history, and relevant experience.
* Your cover letter should explain your motivations and how you meet the essential and desirable criteria; please see the Job Description PDF for details and ensure you meet the essential criteria.
* Within your cover letter, include an outline of no more than two pages showing your research vision and five-year grant plans and a one-page statement demonstrating your teaching expertise and interests.
We strongly encourage using individual criteria as headers and detailing how you meet each criterion with examples. Applications should be submitted via Warwick’s official careers webpage.
Additional Information
Interview date and start date are to be confirmed. We encourage applicants from all communities and are committed to safeguarding. DBS, Rehabilitation of Offenders, and right to work in the UK processes apply where applicable.
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