Research Assistant or Research Fellow in Actuation and Control Systems for Hydrogen Aerospace Applications

Organisation/Company

Cranfield University

Department

HR & Development Group

Research Field

Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Recognised Researcher (R2)

Positions

PhD Positions

Country

United Kingdom

Application Deadline

31 Mar 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/London)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

37

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Reference Number

4946

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences 

Automotive, Energy and Photonics Theme

Research Assistant or Research Fellow in Actuation and Control Systems for Hydrogen Aerospace Applications

Fixed Term Contract for 2 years, or until 31 March 2027, whichever is sooner

Research Assistant (if Masters obtained)

Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £28,929 per annum to £33,825 per annum, dependent on skills and experience

Research Assistant (if close to completing PhD)

Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £34,450 per annum

Research Fellow (if PhD obtained)

Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £37,337 per annum

Location: Cranfield, Bedfordshire

We welcome passionate and talented applicants to join our pioneering team to drive innovation in sustainable aerospace technologies through advanced research in actuation and control for hydrogen systems. 

About the Role

You will develop, or assist to develop, novel cryogenic valve systems for controlling liquid hydrogen flow in zero-emission aircraft. This involves designing and optimising electromagnetic actuators, developing power electronic circuits, and implementing control algorithms. You will engage in advanced modelling, simulation, prototype development, and validation to support the engineering efforts of Actuation Lab Ltd.

About You

You will have a PhD (or close to completion) in Electrical/Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with hands-on experience with simulation tools such as Ansys, MATLAB/Simulink, or Altair PSIM. For Research Assistant, you will have an MSc in these areas, 

You will have proven ability to develop and implement microprocessor-based control algorithms and experience with cryogenic systems or mechatronic designs in extreme environments is desirable.

You must have strong analytical skills, the ability to work independently and in a team, with excellent planning, and organisational skills. 

About Us

As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here .

The Theme for Automotive, Energy and Photonics at Cranfield is at the forefront of advancing decarbonisation in the energy and transportation sectors, covering a diverse focusing on materials innovation and system electrification. We offer world-class and niche post-graduate level research, education, training and consultancy. We are unique in our multi-disciplinary approach by bringing together design, materials’ technology and management expertise. 

Our Values and Commitments

Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here .

We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families . Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here . 

Working Arrangements

Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners.

How to apply                                    

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Professor Patrick Luk, Professor in Electrical Engineering (T):01234-754716 or (E): p.c.k.luk@cranfield.ac.uk or Dr Efstathios Siampis (E): efstathios.siampis@cranfield.ac.uk

Apply online now . Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on E: hrrecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk . Please quote reference number 5035.

Closing date for receipt of applications:   31 March 2025

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we receive sufficient numbers of applications. Therefore, we would encourage you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

www.cranfield.ac.uk

Website

https://jobs.cranfield.ac.uk/vacancy/research-fellow-in-actuation-and-control-s…

Research Field

Other

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Cranfield University

Country

United Kingdom

Geofield

City

Cranfield, Bedford

Website

http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/

Street

HR and Development

Postal Code

MK43 0AL

E-Mail

peoplerecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk

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