UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
RECRUITMENT ROLE PROFILE FORM

Job Title: Senior Research Fellow in Aircraft Electric Power Systems

School/Department: Faculty of Engineering - Electrical Systems & Optics Research Division - Power Electronics Machines & Control Group

Salary: £37,394 - £45,954 per annum, depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

Contract Status: The post is available from September 2015 and will offered on a

24 month, fixed-term contract.

Hours of Work: Full-time

Location: Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Responsible to: Dr S Bozhko, Prof P Wheeler

Purpose of the New Role:

The purpose of this role will be to lead and deliver individual and collaborative research in the area of advanced electric power systems and power electronics for aerospace applications, as well as to contribute to the direction of research programmes in the School of Electric and Electronic Engineering.

The role will be responsible for generating new intellectual understanding, research concepts and ideas in the field, for further developing of these ideas and their implementation through research programs and generation of research outcomes.

The post holder will sustain and pursue a research plan of Power Electronics, Machines and Control Group in area of aerospace electric power systems and will develop new concepts and ideas leading to successful innovative research proposals and funding bids.

Main Responsibilities / % time per year
1. / To take the lead on, plan, develop and conduct individual and collaborative objectives, projects and proposals / 30%
2. / To acquire, analyse, interpret and evaluate research findings using techniques, approaches, methods and models developed for the purpose / 15%
3. / To establish a national reputation through regular dissemination of research findings through leading national and international publications, conferences, meetings and workshops on a sustained basis / 10%
4. / To generate income by developing and winning support for innovative research proposals and funding bids / 10%
5. / Be responsible for managing and/or monitoring assets and budgets allocated and the use of research resources to ensure that effective use is made of them / 10%
6. / To build relationships and collaborate actively with internal and external contacts, nationally and internationally, to complete research projects to the highest and advanced research standards. Be responsible for resolving problems to meet research objectives and deadlines / 10%
7. / Day-to-day supervision to the research team and project students / 10%
8. / Any other duties appropriate to this post as required by the line manager / 5%

This job description may be subject to revision following discussion with the person appointed and forms part of the contract of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

Essential / Desirable
Qualifications/ Education / Hold a PhD, or equivalent in Electrical Engineering area / Membership of a professional body
Skills/Training / Excellent oral and written communication skills
Sufficient depth of knowledge in the area of aircraft electric power systems to develop research programmes and methodologies
Ability to devise, advise on and manage research programmes
High level analytical capability to facilitate conceptual thinking, innovation and creativity
Ability to build relationships and collaborate with others, internally and externally
Outstanding research and relevant IT skills
Knowledge of more-electric aircraft technology and applications
Knowledge of microgrids principles / Skills in the modelling of power systems, power electronics, electric drives and advanced control systems
Experience / Extensive research experience and achievements within the area of electrical and electromechanical systems, reflected in growing and consistent national/international reputation
A consistent track record of published research in peer reviewed journals
Extensive experience and demonstrated success in delivering research results
Experience of developing research methodologies and devising models, approaches, techniques, critiques and methods
Extensive experience with MATLAB, Saber, PLECS and Modelica simulation platforms
Skills in jet engine modelling and control / Experience in Control Systems Design with application to electromechanical systems, including hardware/software implementation and lab testing, including sensorless control of permanent-magnet and induction machines
Personal / Ability to work well in a team and proven experience with industrial collaboration.
Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise tasks.
Excellent communication and presentation skills. / Demonstrate creativity and leadership in problem solving.

Decision Making

i) Taken independently by the role holder;

·  Planning general research programme and direction

·  Day-to-day team management and organisation

·  Making individual decisions about design and conduct of particular experiments

·  Devising applications for new research funding

ii) Taken in collaboration with others;

·  Collaborative research applications
·  Writing and submission of papers to research journals/conferences and project reports and deliverables

iii) Referred to the appropriate line manager by the role holder;

·  Decisions affecting the long-term focus and direction of the research

·  Overall research goals and industry involvement and participation

·  Purchase of large items if consumables/equipment

Additional Information

The Faculty of Engineering is committed to reviewing its work and practices to ensure organisational effectiveness. Candidates should be aware that roles and responsibilities will inevitably evolve over time and be prepared to adapt as necessary.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Serhiy Bozhko (). Please note that applications sent directly to this email addresses will not be accepted.

Due to the requirements of the UK Border and Immigration Agency, applicants who are not UK or EEA nationals and whose immigration status entitles them to work without restriction in the UK will be considered on an equal basis with UK and EEA nationals. Other non-UK or non-EEA nationals whose employment will require permission to work subject to a resident labour market test may only be considered if there are no suitable UK or EEA national candidates for the post. Please visit http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/ for more information.

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