We are seeking a full-time PDRA to join Prof. Dong (Lilly) Liu’s research group at the Department of Engineering Science (Central Oxford). The post is funded by the EPSRC project: Understanding the interfacial strength, nano-scale 3D structure and residual stresses in advanced power electronic materials (INTERVENE), and is fixed-term of 18 months.
Power electronics is a major technology sector for the UK, contributing £50B to GDP and providing direct employment for >300,000 people in 12,000 companies. This project will collaborate with the REWIRE IKC (Innovation and Knowledge Centre: Transforming Net Zero with Ultrawide Bandgap Semiconductor Device Technology) to accelerate the UK’s ambition for NetZero by transforming the next generation of high voltage electronic devices using wide/ultra-wide bandgap (WBG/UWBG) semiconductors. The PDRA will be responsible for characterising advanced power electronic materials to understand their mechanical behaviour, residual stresses, and their relation to 3D microstructure.
You should have a PhD (or be close to completion) in engineering, materials science, physics, or related disciplines. The ideal candidate will be a motivated researcher with strong curiosity in science and engineering, possessing relevant knowledge of power electronic materials, mechanics of materials, and experience in synchrotron experiments.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof. Dong (Lilly) Liu at dong.liu@eng.ox.ac.uk.
For more information about working at the Department, see www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/.
Applications must be received online before midday on 4th July 2025. You will need to upload a cover letter/supporting statement (including a brief statement of research interests describing how your experience and future plans align with this position), a CV, and the contact details of two referees.
The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering, and Technology.
The salary ranges from £38,674 to £46,913 per annum. Grade 7.
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