Research Associate in Modelling of Transformer Ageing

Job reference: SAE-028232

Salary: £36,924–£45,163 per annum depending on relevant experience

Faculty/Organisational Unit: Science and Engineering

Location: Oxford Road

Employment type: Fixed term

Division/Team: Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Hours per week: Full time (1 FTE)

Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 02/07/2025

Contract duration: 15 months

School/Directorate: School of Engineering

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We are currently seeking two post-doctoral research associates to work collaboratively on a project relating to transformer end-of-life prediction based on different approaches including modelling, and data analysis techniques. Due to the different research skills and knowledge required, there are two separate adverts for these different roles. This project is funded by NGET under the Network Innovation Allowance (NIA) funding mechanism and is called “DATAMINER”.

The project is led by Prof. Zhongdong Wang (Principal Investigator) with support from Prof. Qiang Liu, Prof. Paul Jarman and Dr. Shanika Matharage (Co-Investigators). This advert is for the position focused on the modelling and simulation of ageing of transformer insulation and the partitioning of chemical markers. The research will be performed at the new UoM Engineering Campus Development on Oxford Road in Manchester, however some travel to the project partners National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) to discuss the work and present findings will also be expected.

What you will get in return:

Fantastic market leading pension scheme

Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme

Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays

Additional paid closure over the Christmas period

Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from recruitment agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to: People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Prof. Zhongdong Wang

Email: zhongdong.wang@manchester.ac.uk

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