University of Nottingham
5 days ago
PhD Studentship in Insulation Reliability for Next-Generation Electric Motors in Automotive and Aerospace Applications University of Nottingham in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Mechanical Engineering
Funding
PhD studentship funded position; funding restrictions apply and the opportunity is only available to UK candidates. No stipend amount or tuition details are stated in the post.
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of Nottingham
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PhD Studentship at the University of Nottingham in the Power Electronics and Machines Centre / PEMC Research Group.
This project focuses on insulation reliability for next-generation electric motors used in automotive and aerospace applications. The research addresses the challenges created by higher power density, higher efficiency, higher operating voltage, wide-bandgap converters, and fast-switching waveforms, which place severe electrical stress on winding insulation. A particular emphasis is placed on partial discharge, insulation degradation, endurance, and lifetime prediction under realistic electrical, thermal, pressure, and mechanical conditions.
The successful PhD candidate will combine experimental testing with insulation lifetime modelling to study PD inception and degradation mechanisms, including emerging hairpin and Litz-wire technologies. The work aims to improve insulation design and qualification for safer and higher-performance electrified transport systems.
Eligibility and requirements: applicants should hold a relevant master’s degree in engineering or physical sciences such as electrical/electronic engineering, mechatronics, physics, materials science/engineering, or mechanical/aerospace engineering. Experience in high-voltage engineering, electrical machines, power electronics, dielectric materials, COMSOL Multiphysics, MATLAB, programming, or experimental hardware is advantageous. Strong analytical, mathematical, communication, and scientific writing skills are expected.
Funding and location: this is a funded PhD studentship based in Nottingham, United Kingdom. Due to funding restrictions, it is only available to UK candidates.
How to apply: email a cover letter, CV, and academic transcripts to [email protected]. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview, and the successful applicant will then complete a formal online application via the University portal.
Funding details
PhD studentship funded position; funding restrictions apply and the opportunity is only available to UK candidates. No stipend amount or tuition details are stated in the post.
What's required
A relevant master's degree (e.g. MSc, MEng, MPhys, MRes or equivalent) in electrical/electronic engineering, general engineering, mechatronics, physics, materials science/engineering, mechanical/aerospace engineering, or a closely related discipline is essential. Strong background or experience in high-voltage engineering, electrical machines, power electronics, dielectric/insulation materials, or related areas is advantageous. Knowledge of COMSOL Multiphysics and MATLAB is desirable, along with programming/coding and experimental hardware skills. Strong analytical and mathematical skills, research motivation, willingness to learn, and good presentation, communication, and scientific writing skills are expected. Due to funding restrictions, the position is only available to UK candidates.
How to apply
Email a cover letter, CV, and academic transcripts to [email protected]. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview, and the successful candidate must complete a formal online application through the University portal.
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