Research Fellow, Insulation Systems
| Posting date: | 29 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £35,608 to £46,049 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 February 2026 |
| Location: | University of Warwick Campus, Coventry |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | University of Warwick |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 111252-0126 |
Summary
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Informal Queries
For informal queries, please contact Ben Hunt, Lead Engineer at Ben.Hunt@warwick.ac.uk
To conduct in-depth research and development efforts in electric machine insulation systems for aerospace applications.
The role involves designing and executing high voltage tests to evaluate insulation performance under environmental conditions, understanding ageing and failure mechanisms with the aim to develop the reliability and safety of next generation electric propulsion systems.
An candidate with a pragmatic approach to solving insulation system challenges for the next generation electrical machines.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.
PhD Status
If you are near submission of your PhD, or have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made at Research Assistant level, at the highest spinal point of pay grade 5 (£34,610 per annum).
Upon receipt of evidence confirming the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow, at the lowest spinal point of grade 6 (£35,608 per annum).
Informal Queries
For informal queries, please contact Ben Hunt, Lead Engineer at Ben.Hunt@warwick.ac.uk
To conduct in-depth research and development efforts in electric machine insulation systems for aerospace applications.
The role involves designing and executing high voltage tests to evaluate insulation performance under environmental conditions, understanding ageing and failure mechanisms with the aim to develop the reliability and safety of next generation electric propulsion systems.
An candidate with a pragmatic approach to solving insulation system challenges for the next generation electrical machines.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.
PhD Status
If you are near submission of your PhD, or have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made at Research Assistant level, at the highest spinal point of pay grade 5 (£34,610 per annum).
Upon receipt of evidence confirming the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow, at the lowest spinal point of grade 6 (£35,608 per annum).