Research Fellow in Power Electronics (112105-0826) in Coventry

• For informal queries, please contact Professor Layi Alatise at O.Alatise@warwick.ac.uk.

About The Role

The School of Engineering is seeking a Research Fellow in Power Electronics to assist the Principal Investigator (Professor Layi Alatise) and the project collaborators in the successful execution of the research programme focused on power semiconductor devices and power electronics systems.

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and assembling power electronics test systems for the power semiconductor devices. You will undertake experimental research, analyse technical data, and use emerging developments within the power electronics field to inform and shape future research activities.

A key aspect of the position will be disseminating research of findings through publication in leading international journals and other reputable outlets. You will also contribute to the preparation of research proposals and applications to external funding bodies, helping to support and expand the project's research agenda.

You will be expected to communicate complex information both orally and in writing on material of a specialist or highly technical nature.

This post is based at the University of Warwick. The successful candidate will be required to make occasional trips to collaborators/ specialist research facilities, so the willingness to travel occasionally is required. There will be opportunities for presenting work at international conferences.

Informal Queries

• For informal queries, please contact Professor Layi Alatise at O.Alatise@warwick.ac.uk.

About You

You will have a PhD or equivalent in Power Electronics/Electrical Engineering.

You will have good knowledge and practical experience in power electronics and power semiconductor device characterisation, and a strong record of publications and research outputs in experimental Power Electronics.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

You will also have demonstrable ability to work collaboratively and effectively with academic and administrative colleagues, both within and outside the University, to promote a collegial environment, while contributing to the life and community of the school through various duties, such as supporting offer holder days and outreach activities, which may occasionally require weekend work.

You will have good IT skills including Microsoft Office and proven ability to use IT to write technical research papers and presentations.

PhD Status

If you are near submission of your PhD, or have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made at Research Assistant level, at the highest spinal point of pay grade 5 (£34,610 per annum).

Upon receipt of evidence confirming the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow, at the lowest spinal point of grade 6 (£35,608 per annum).

About The Department

The School of Engineering is one of the leading unified engineering schools in the UK and is currently ranked one of the top 10 engineering schools in all the major UK league tables.

The University aims to promote work life balance for all employees and the School of Engineering will consider a range of possible flexible working arrangements in order to recruit the best candidate.

The School of Engineering is committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN Charter, which recognises work undertaken to address gender equality, representation and progression for all staff working in an academic environment.

The School currently holds the Athena SWAN Silver award and the University holds an Institutional Silver award. Further information about the work of the School in relation to Athena SWAN can be found at the following link: Athena SWAN - School of Engineering - University of Warwick

About The University

We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**

Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.

• World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026
• Research Excellence Framework 2021

Closing Deadline: Sunday 6th September 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

What we Offer

We Provide a Comprehensive Range Of Benefits, Including

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements.

Where possible, we offer hybrid working arrangements that combine office-based and remote working. Opportunities for hybrid working will depend on the requirements of the role, business needs of the department and can be discussed during the recruitment process.

For more information, see here.

We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion

Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick.

Find out more about our awards and accreditations.

We are also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.

Safeguarding & DBS

• Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice.
• The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults).
• All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.

Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders

The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction.

Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.

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