Research Fellow in High Voltage Polymer Engineering and Science

Applications are invited for a Research Fellow position within the School of Electronics and Computer Science at the University of Southampton, UK. The work will involve polymer engineering and science aspects such as electrical, thermal and mechanical characterisation of high voltage insulation materials. Material development, such as polymer blends and associated composites will also be involved. The obtained results will be written up as project deliverables such as reports or presentations as well as publications in academic journals and conferences. This post is part of the Horizon Europe Framework Programme “CableGnosis” programme (Life Cycle Centre for Cable Diagnosis) awarded under the call for proposals: HORIZON-CL5-2024-D3-01-15: HVAC, HVDC and High-Power cable systems.

The successful candidate will have a PhD or equivalent professional qualification and experience in polymer science and engineering and/or dielectric materials. Applications from candidates who are working towards a PhD will be considered. The candidates must possess detailed knowledge and understanding of polymer sample fabrication and characterisation.

We are looking for a self-starter, able to organise own research activities effectively who is able to plan and justify focus on extensive research that will result in long-term technological benefit. The successful candidate will have an ability to clearly document and communicate research results.

You must be able to work effectively in a team and organize time, tasks and responsibilities with other team members.

Experience in project management will be an advantage.

The post will be held in the School of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) (http://ecs.soton.ac.uk). Ranked in the top 1% of universities globally and among the UK's top 20 for research, the University of Southampton has an international reputation for its research, teaching and enterprise activities.

Electronics and Computer Science provides a unique, friendly and supportive environment that facilitates use-inspired and multi-disciplinary research, education, training and outreach.

ECS holds an Athena SWAN bronze award in recognition of its’ continued commitment to improving equality for women in science and engineering. We will give due consideration to applicants that wish to work flexibly including part-time and to those who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities and employees a childcare vouchers scheme.

ECS provides a unique, friendly and supportive environment. We have a range of staff development programmes and a unique mentoring and wellbeing scheme. To find out more about working at ECS, visit: https://www.ecs.soton.ac.uk/workinghere

University of Southampton holds a Silver Athena Swan Award. It has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities and employees can participate in a childcare vouchers scheme. There is a great range of benefits that includes a contributory pension scheme; generous holiday entitlement; subsidised health and fitness facilities; cycle to work scheme; a range of discounts.

*Applications will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon completion of PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.

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Closing Date: 16 Dec 2024

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £35,880 to £43,878 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 24 months