Research Fellow in High Voltage Polymer Insulation
| Posting date: | 20 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36,130 to £38,249 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 December 2025 |
| Location: | Southampton, Hampshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Southampton |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 3171125FP-R |
Summary
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.
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.
Please provide your CV to support your application for this post.
For further information please contact:
Prof. George Chen, email: g.chen@soton.ac.uk
Working at the University of Southampton:
Check out the staff benefits and why you should join us at The University of Southampton.
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.
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.
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.
Please provide your CV to support your application for this post.
For further information please contact:
Prof. George Chen, email: g.chen@soton.ac.uk
Working at the University of Southampton:
Check out the staff benefits and why you should join us at The University of Southampton.
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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