Research Fellow in Electric Propulsion

Surrey Space Centre - Electrical

Location: Guildford
Salary: £35,308 to £37,386 per annum
Fixed Term
Post Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Thursday 15 June 2023
Reference: 026323

The Surrey Space Centre (SSC) is seeking to recruit a fulltime researcher for 10 months. The Surrey Space Centre, part of the School of Computer Science and Electrical and Electronic Engineering, is a world-class institution for space research. The investigation of novel electric propulsion concepts is subject of ongoing research within the SSC Space Propulsion group.  

The successful candidate will be conducting hands-on laboratory investigations on an innovative plasma-based electrothermal thruster for spacecraft applications. The project is supported by the UK Space Agency.

This post ideally requires somebody with a degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences, and a PhD (or, alternatively, proven experience) in Electric Propulsion and/or experimental plasmas. The candidate should have a good working knowledge of plasma sources and plasma diagnostics. In addition, the candidate should have experience with creating experimental setups and experimental testing.

The candidate can be also involved in other space engineering projects and activities in other research areas of the Surrey Space Centre with the potential of a longer research contract (to be confirmed based on the candidate’s background and aims).

For further information, please contact Andrea Lucca Fabris (a.luccafabris@surrey.ac.uk).

Please note, it is University Policy to offer a starting salary equivalent to Level 3.6 (£34,314) to successful applicants who have been awarded, but are yet to receive, their PhD certificate. Once the original PhD certificate has been submitted to the local HR Department, the salary will be increased to Level 4.1 (£35,308).