Research Assistant / Associate in High Temperature Superconductors (Fixed Term)
University of Cambridge, Newtown, Cambridge
Research Assistant / Associate in High Temperature Superconductors (Fixed Term)
£34866
University of Cambridge, Newtown, Cambridge
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 5 days ago, 15 Dec | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 12e1bf6fa3e8471cb533d1e243f5661d
Full Job Description
A Research Assistant/Associate is sought to work on a 3-year EPSRC project, Towards Compact and Efficient Nuclear Reactors. This project seeks to develop low loss tapes suitable for use in tokomaks.
The post holder will be located in West Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK.
The role of the RA in the project is to help develop the PSALM low loss tape system. The project will address numerous unexplored challenges in creating tapes suitable for use in fusion reactors at high currents and under AC conditions. The culmination of the project will be a fully developed low loss tape. Broadly, the RA will develop the tape patterning techniques necessary for the successful creation of PSALM.
There is some flexibility in the aspects of the project that the candidate will contribute to, but duties will likely include the following: Creation of Engineering drawings of magnet and support structure; Modelling of the behaviour of high temperature superconductors; Modifications to experimental test rigs for characterising tapes; Measuring the electromagnetic properties of both conventional and superconducting materials; Assessing and measuring losses and identifying appropriate control strategies; developing techniques for patterning of tapes into a roebel type structure. Training can be given in certain areas.
Applicants must have obtained or be close to obtaining a PhD in a relevant discipline such as Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering or Material Science.
Experience is preferred in three or more of the following topics gained during PhD or postdoctoral work: - Applications of HTS tape - Experience with Autodesk or similar CAD systems - FEM multiphysics modelling of electromagnetism (ideally in COMSOL Multiphysics and including superconductors) - Design and construction of mechanical systems - Cryogenic engineering
Salary Ranges: Research Assistant: £32,296 - £34,866, Research Associate: £36,924 - £45,163
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 29 months or until 30th June 2027 whichever is the sooner in the first instance.