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Research Fellow in High Voltage Polymer Insulation

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Dyddiad hysbysebu: 23 Gorffennaf 2025
Cyflog: £36,130 i £38,249 bob blwyddyn
Oriau: Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau: 20 Awst 2025
Lleoliad: Southampton, Hampshire
Gweithio o bell: Ar y safle yn unig
Cwmni: University of Southampton
Math o swydd: Cytundeb
Cyfeirnod swydd: 3171125FP

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We are looking for a Research Fellow to join the Tony Davies High Voltage Laboratory (TDHVL) at our Highfield Campus to work on a new project on cased high voltage cable insulation. You will be working with Prof. George Chen.

Join a multi-disciplinary team at the TDHVL that includes academic staff, postdoctoral researchers, engineers, PhD and undergraduate students. For further details on our laboratory, please see:

http://www.highvoltage.ecs.soton.ac.uk/

You should have a PhD related to Electrical Engineering or Materials Science, ideally with experiences in High Voltage Engineering, or equivalent professional qualifications and work experience. It is vital that you demonstrate knowledge and understanding of one or more of the following subjects: high voltage engineering, dielectric materials, materials ageing processes, high voltage electrical testing, analytical and simulation techniques. Please provide your CV to support your application for this post.

You will report to the sponsor at regular meetings, and be responsible for preparation of regular reports, publications and presentations at international conferences and project meetings. You must demonstrate that you have managed multiple tasks to deadline while working in collaboration with others. The post includes meetings with the project team and industry partner. The post does not involve working outside of the UK.

The University holds an Athena SWAN silver 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 due consideration will be given to applicants who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy, and onsite childcare facilities.

There are a great range of benefits that includes a contributory pension scheme; holiday entitlement of 30 days plus 8 bank holidays and 6 additional holidays (closure days); subsidised health and fitness facilities on-site; cycle to work scheme; a range of discounts which include restaurants, retail outlets and entertainment.

For further information please contact:

Prof. George Chen, email: g.chen@soton.ac.uk

Applications for Research Fellow positions 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 successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.

Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.

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