Strathclyde Chancellor’s Fellow in Power Electronics Machines and Drives

Department: Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Who we are 

Great minds. Innovative solutions. 

We are the University of Strathclyde. Our vision is innovative and ground breaking, placing us amongst the world’s leading international technological universities. We are vibrant, dynamic and passionate about solving the challenges facing society and industry through our cutting-edge, multi-disciplinary research, education and knowledge-exchange with global partners.  

We are seeking to appoint extraordinary early career academics who complement our strategic themes.  

Our Department 

The Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering has seen significant success in securing infrastructure and research funding support in decarbonised transport, and therefore seeks to expand its team of international specialists in power electronics machines and drives (PEMD). With the backing of strategic industry partnerships and national priorities (e.g. hydrogen), we are able to offer talented individuals an unparalleled opportunity to lead breakthrough research in areas critical to transport electrification with applicants in any of the following areas particularly welcomed: 

• Advanced power electronics device and converter design 
• Power-dense machines and drives  
• Reliability of PEMD 
• Lightweighting of PEMD 

The opportunity 

We would love to hear from you if you have a PhD and postdoctoral research experience; an emerging publication history in high quality academic journals; and research interests which align with this area of strategic priority – particularly if you already hold an external fellowship that can be transferred to us. 

The University of Strathclyde is a socially progressive institution that strives to ensure equality of opportunity and celebrates the diversity of its student and staff community. Strathclyde is people-oriented and collaborative, offering a supportive and flexible working culture with a deep commitment to our equality, diversity and inclusion charters, initiatives, groups and networks. 

We strongly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnicity, women, LGBT+, and disabled candidates and candidates from lower socio-economic groups and care-experienced backgrounds.  

You’ll be rewarded with: 

• Growth of your research portfolio  
• Reduced teaching load and limited administrative duties over the initial years of your Fellowship 
• Support through our academic career development framework to gain feedback on your performance, meet your training needs and enhance your effectiveness – allowing you to be ready for promotion within 5-years of your appointment. 
• Mentoring, to help you establish a balance of research, teaching, knowledge exchange and citizenship responsibilities while enhancing your leadership qualities to support your long-term career. 

* Your Fellowship will normally be at lecturer level (exceptionally, at senior lecturer (Grade 9) (£58,596 – £65,814) where you have a strong track record in research leadership) for 5 years, with the expectation that you’ll meet our promotion criteria within that period and be transferred to senior lecturer (or, where you’ve been appointed as a senior lecturer, Reader) level. 

Application Procedure  

To apply, click the s1jobs APPLY button to visit Strathclyde’s vacancies portal and provide: 

• A fully completed application form 
• A cover letter 
• A CV; and 
• A 5-year Strathclyde research plan which outlines your vision, aligned to our strategic plan and highlights any existing or future opportunities for collaborative initiatives. (maximum 4 pages). 

Further Information  

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Professor Anthony Gachagan, Head of Department - Electronic and Electrical Engineering (a.gachagan@ strath.ac.uk).  

For more information, or to contact a Strathclyde colleague who would love to talk to you about this opportunity, visit our Global Talent website.