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Research Associate

Join a collaborative team to enhance power quality in electric aircraft systems.

Best for:Best for candidates with a strong background in power electronics and simulation tools.

The University of Manchester · Northern England, United Kingdom · R2 · Recognised researcher
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Power ElectronicsDC Bus SystemsBenchmarking MethodologiesModel GenerationHardware Validation
This is a research staff position — not a PhD studentship.
Deadline
Oct 15, 2026
1 days
Funding
Salaried
£37.7k–£46.0k/yr
Start date
flexible
Full-time
Location
Northern England
United Kingdom

Overview

The University of Manchester is looking for a Research Associate to create a benchmark framework aimed at analyzing and optimizing power quality and disturbance rejection in the DC bus of more electric aircraft. This role involves collaboration with an industry partner to transition from theoretical concepts to validated hardware methodologies. The successful candidate will engage in developing models, benchmarking methodologies, and hardware validation, contributing to advancements in power electronics.

Research AssociatePower QualityElectric AircraftSimulationModelingBenchmarkingHardware DevelopmentElectrical Engineering

What you'll do

  • Develop a benchmark framework for power-frequency capability analysis.
  • Create methodologies for generating reduced-order models from time-domain simulations.
  • Formalize benchmarking procedures for DC bus behavior against capability envelopes.
  • Set up and validate hardware demonstrators to test generated models.

Requirements

Degree required: PhD (or thesis submitted) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field

Language: English; proficiency in technical communication

Instruction: English

Publications: A track record of disseminating research through peer-reviewed publications

Required skills
  • Strong background in power electronic converter analysis and design
  • Proficiency in time-domain circuit/system simulation tools like LTspice or MATLAB/Simulink
  • Familiarity with frequency-domain analysis and signal processing techniques
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Nice to have
Hands-on experience with power electronics hardware and PCB designKnowledge of energy storage systems and their trade-offsFamiliarity with more electric aircraft power system architecturesExperience with data acquisition and test automation

Funding & terms

Type
Salaried
Amount
£37.7k–£46.0k/yr
Duration
—
Programme
—

How to apply

Deadline: 2026-10-15

Interested candidates should apply through the provided application link. Ensure all required documents are submitted before the deadline.

Documents required
  • CV
  • Cover letter
  • Research statement
  • PhD transcripts
  • 2 reference letters
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Contact

Cheng Zhang· Research Supervisor

cheng.zhang@manchester.ac.uk

CZ
Prof.
Cheng Zhang
Science and Engineering - Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering - School of Engineering
cheng.zhang@manchester.ac.uk
Lab
Science and Engineering - Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering - School of Engineering
The University of Manchester
United Kingdom
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