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Victoria University of Wellington

PhD in Fusion Magnet Quench Management and Superconducting Technologies Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand

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PhD

Field of study

Mechanical Engineering

Funding

The post does not specify exact funding details, but as a PhD position at a New Zealand university with industry collaboration, it is likely to be funded. No stipend amount or tuition coverage is explicitly mentioned.

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Expired

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Victoria University of Wellington

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Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Magnetism
Management
Multiphysics Simulation
Physics
Cryogenic

About this position

This is a rare PhD opportunity at the intersection of fusion energy, superconducting magnet technology, and engineering innovation, jointly hosted by the Paihau–Robinson Research Institute at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington and OpenStar Technologies in New Zealand. The project focuses on quench management in high-field superconducting magnets for fusion energy applications, a critical challenge for the next generation of clean energy power plants. Students will engage in multi-physics simulation using COMSOL, hands-on prototyping, and experimental testing to understand and mitigate quench events in superconducting magnets.

Supervision is provided by a team of leading researchers: Professor Zhenan Jiang and Dr Bart Ludbrook from the Robinson Research Institute, and Professor Rodney Badcock from OpenStar Technologies. The project offers a unique blend of academic and industry experience, with approximately 12 months at the university and 24 months at OpenStar, though the actual timeline is flexible and collaborative. The research will involve both computational modeling and practical experimentation, including the design and testing of subscale coils and validation of models with real hardware.

Applicants from physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related fields are encouraged to apply. Experience in multi-physics modeling, instrumentation, sensing, cryogenics, and superconductors is highly valued. The project is designed to be shaped by the candidate’s background, offering a supportive and inclusive research environment with strong career prospects in both academia and the private sector, especially in the rapidly growing field of fusion energy and superconductivity.

The position is likely funded, though specific details on stipend and tuition are not provided. The application deadline is 12 December 2025. Interested candidates should apply via the Applied Doctorates NZ portal and are encouraged to highlight their relevant skills and experience in their application materials.

For more information, visit the Robinson Research Institute and OpenStar Technologies websites, or contact the supervisors directly.

Funding details

The post does not specify exact funding details, but as a PhD position at a New Zealand university with industry collaboration, it is likely to be funded. No stipend amount or tuition coverage is explicitly mentioned.

What's required

Applicants should have a background in physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field. Experience with multi-physics modeling, instrumentation and sensing, cryogenics, and working with superconductors is desirable. The project will be shaped by the candidate's skills and background. No specific GPA or language test requirements are mentioned.

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Superconducting Technology

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Superconductivity

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Electrical Engineering