Research Assistant or Research Fellow in Modelling and Control of High-Performance Electric Vehicles

Organisation: Cranfield University
School/Department: School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing
Based at: Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire
Hours of work: 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered.
Contract type: Fixed term contract
Fixed Term Period: Until 30 February 2026
Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £28,2023 to £32,039 per annum (Research Assistant) Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £37,337 per £41,406 annum (Research Fellow)
Posted Date: 13/09/2023
Apply by: 15/10/2023

Role Description

About the Role

Prospective Research Fellows or Research Assistants in Modelling and Control of High-Performance Electric Vehicles will have experience in modelling of mechatronic systems and vehicle control and estimation design and validation, to work in the Advanced Vehicle Engineering Centre. This exciting new role is available as part of a major project on next-gen solutions for high-performance electric vehicles in collaboration with two fast-growing R&D companies and a major OEM.

About You

To be appointed at Research Fellow level, you will be educated to doctoral level (or very close to completion of your PhD) or have an MSc level to be appointed at Research Assistant level in a relevant subject and have experience in the development and testing of multivariable control and estimation strategies for optimising the ride and handling characteristics and overall system efficiency of an high-performance electric vehicle.

You will work closely with the academic staff and industrial partners in this project, be able to communicate effectively and arrange online and face-to-face meetings at various sites across the UK. In return, you will have the opportunity for career development in this key position at the forefront of world leading automotive research, joining a supportive team and environment.

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Working Arrangements

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For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Dr Efstathios Siampis on (E): efstathios.siampis@cranfield.ac.uk

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on E: hrrecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk. Please quote reference number 4633.