Reference : EPS-01649
Faculty / Organisational unit : Engineering Physical Sciences
Division : Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Salary : £29,249 to £35,938
Employment type : Fixed Term
Duration: 15 months
Hours per week : 35 hours
Location : Manchester
We seek a Research Associate to join a team in the Power Conversion and Power Systems Groups at the University of Manchester, investigating future network systems - specifically the use of energy storage interfaced to the network through static compensators (STATCOMs).
The project will involve working in close collaboration with the Power Transmission Business of Siemens Transmission and Distribution Ltd. You will be based in Manchester with the majority of time spent at the Siemens T&D's Didsbury offices as well as some time at the University of Manchester.
You must hold, or be about to obtain, a PhD in a relevant subject area, or have equivalent experience with have a strong track record in power engineering research. Proficiency with time-stepping simulation of engineering systems is also essential, as are excellent communication and team working skills.Applicants with expertise in electrical engineering, especially with experience in the modelling of power electronic systems, and control techniques for power systems would be particularly welcome.
Informal enquiries
Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Mike Barnes:
Email: mike.barnes@manchester.ac.uk
Telephone: 0161 306 4798
The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Further particulars
- EPS-01649 - Research Associate in Power Engineering (PDF, 26. Kb)
