About the Role

To conduct in-depth research and development efforts in electric machine insulation systems for aerospace applications. The role involves designing and executing high voltage tests to evaluate insulation performance under environmental conditions, understanding ageing and failure mechanisms with the aim to develop the reliability and safety of next generation electric propulsion systems.

About You

An candidate with a pragmatic approach to solving insulation system challenges for the next generation electrical machines.

PhD Status (if applying for Research Fellow)

If you are near submission of your PhD, or have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made at Research Assistant level, at the highest spinal point of pay grade 5 (£34,610 per annum). Upon receipt of evidence confirming the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow, at the lowest spinal point of grade 6 (£35,608 per annum).