Postdoctoral Research Fellow
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Job Location:
Wellington - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Do you have a PhD in Electrical Engineering Applied Physics or a closely related field
- Can you demonstrate hands-on experience with cryogenic systems and instrumentation
- Have you got excellent communication skills alongside the willingness to learn new skills required to address difficult problems
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow to join the Paihau - Robinson Research Institute team on a fixed-term full-time contract.
The Paihau - Robinson Research Institute has an international reputation for superconducting engineering materials physics and manufacturing engineering. We offer a unique opportunity for a high-achieving engineer to work alongside some of New Zealands top research scientists and engineers contribute to cutting-edge research in next-generation electric propulsion high-efficiency power conversion and ultra-low-temperature electronics with applications spanning aerospace grid systems and quantum technologies. Our work encompasses discovery science through to commercial implementation.
We are seeking an early career post-doctoral engineer to work on a number of applied HTS engineering programmes in rotating machines magnetic levitation magnet systems and brushless exciters. The successful applicant will contribute to a range of applied projects working closely with our international and domestic research partners.
The successful applicant must be prepared to perform a large variety of tasks: designing prototypes and programming tasks occasionally fabricating and assembling prototypes undertaking modelling and calculations and always involving challenging problem-solving.
Ō pūmanawa - About you
Key requirements:
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering Applied Physics or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following: AC loss measurement and simulation in high temperature superconducting wires and coils.
- Having good knowledge in AC loss characteristics of Bi-2212 and REBCO wires and cables.
- Hands-on experience with cryogenic systems and instrumentation.
- Proficiency in modelling simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink ANSYS Maxwell COMSOL or equivalent.
- Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals and/or demonstrated innovation in experimental methods.
- Practical implementation and prototype build skills.
- Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment alongside other high-performing researchers.
- Aptitude and willingness to learn new skills required to address difficult problems.
- Excellent communication teamwork and project management skills.
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Close date for vacancy: 25 March 2026.
Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Jeannie Redman Institute Manager ().
How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume such as a cover letter.
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Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scienti ... View more
