"Research Associate"

Applicants are invited to apply for the position of Research Associate within the Cardiff School of Engineering.

The main duty of this role is to conduct research within the Advanced High Voltage Engineering Research Centre in the field of tunnel power cables earthing, safety and protection under electromagnetic transient voltages and currents. The work will examine previous calculations and evaluate alternative working methods for implementation on practical tunnel projects, as well as further investigations to consider various safe working scenarios. The post holder will:

• Carry out modelling of tunnel earthing systems and verification of induced voltages.
• Model electromagnetic transients on cable sheaths and earthing system.
• Investigate the requirement for and removal of sheath voltage limiters.

The post holder will contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University, carrying out research leading to the publishing of high-quality research. To pursue excellence in research and to inspire others to do the same.

This post is full time (35 hours per week), available from 1st August 2025 and is fixed term for 7.3 months or until 30 September 2026, whichever date is earliest.

Salary: £41,064 to £46,049 per annum (Grade 6). We do not anticipate appointing this position above point 6.32, £41,064 per annum.

Job ref: 20655BR

For informal enquiries about the post please contact Dr David Clark.

Closing date: Sunday, 28 September 2025

The School of Engineering holds an Athena SWAN Bronze Award that recognises good employment practice and a commitment to develop the careers of women working in science. Cardiff University is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. For this vacancy we actively encourage women to apply. We will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share opportunities.