We are seeking an outstanding postdoctoral candidate to carry out research in the area of resistive Superconducting Fault Current Limiters (SFCLs) for electric aircraft using second-generation High-Temperature Superconductor. 

About the role:

You will be delivering a Matlab model of a superconducting fault current limiter, and a preliminary design of SFCL including cryogenic cooling system for electric aircraft application. Taking the lead across the modelling, design and build of resistive SFCL coils including a cryogenic cooling system. You may also be co-supervising doctoral or undergraduate students. 

About you:

You will have experience working in a research environment with applied superconductivity in electric network and a record of accomplishment of peer-reviewed publications, alongside:

• Experience in Finite Element Analysis.
• Research skills in superconducting coil characterisation.
• Demonstrated significant depth and breadth of specialist knowledge of subject matter to contribute to research programmes and to the development of departmental research activities.
• Demonstrated awareness of latest developments in the field of research and in research design.

For more information:

This role is fixed-term from 3/11/2021 with and expected end date of 2/2/2022. 

If you would like to find out more about the role please contact Dr Xiaoze Pei, x.pei@bath.ac.uk

What we can offer you:

Our campus is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and the City of Bath with its historic charm and social activity only a short distance away creates an excellent environment in which to work. 

We are:

• a family friendly workplace 
• open to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit you and the University. 
• recognising of the talents of our diverse workforce through an excellent reward package 
• encouraging of your personal and professional development

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Further details:

• Job Description & Person Specification