Research Fellow B (012724)

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The role

Applications are invited for a full-time postdoctoral research fellow B position, with a 26-month duration starting from 15th April 2024 (or soon thereafter if a later start is required by the successful applicants), to develop advanced controllers and state estimators for electric articulated vehicles.

The post is part of a Horizon Europe project that aims to develop new control systems and energy management algorithms for fully electric battery and fuel-cell trucks. The role will encompass activities such as laboratory experiments, road tests, data analysis, and collaboration with fellow project participants. It will also involve documenting the findings in formal reports and contributing to the development of high-quality journal or conference papers and other necessary outputs. The research will be carried out with collaborators from several industrial and academic institutions. The project outcomes will be evaluated beyond the state-of-the-art vehicle demonstrators provided by leading automotive manufacturers. A budget for travel will be provided.

About you

This is a Research Fellow B position, so the successful candidate must have a strong background in automotive engineering and should hold a Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering,  automotive engineering,  or similar areas. Also, knowledge in the following areas is required:

Articulated vehicle dynamics Torque-allocation controlControl of articulated vehiclesReal-time implementation of algorithms (e.g. dSPACE)Cost-effective design strategies (both HW and SW)Sustainable design methods (e.g.Life Cycle Analysis) X- in the loop simulationsStrong research and analytical skills

You need to have good programming and experimental skills. The candidates should be motivated and enthusiastic to work in a team environment and should have experience in communicating findings in journal papers.

Furthermore, it is highly desirable to have an experience on:

Management of the EU-funded projects Supervision of studentsExperience in researchers’ supervision

We are also looking for good written and spoken English language skills.

How to apply

The appointee will join the Software Defined EV and AV Laboratory at the Centre of Automotive Engineering of the Mechanical Engineering Sciences Department at the University of Surrey, which has research interests in a wide range of topics, including active vehicle dynamics, electric powertrains, transmission systems for electric and hybrid electric vehicles as well as trajectory planning and control algorithms. 

To apply for this role, please upload a CV, cover letter and complete the application form on the University of Surrey Website.

The post is available for a fixed term of 26-months duration with an ideal start date of 15th April 2024.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact Reader Dr Ahu Ece Hartavi Karci – Head of Center of Automotive Engineering (tel: +44 (0)1483 682895, email a.hartavikarci@surrey.ac.uk) for further information.

Interview Date: 11th of April 2024

Closing Date: 07 Apr 2024

Area: Research & Teaching

Salary: £45,585 to £54,395 per annum depending on experience
Fixed terms appointment for 26 months