Research Assistant in Motor-twin Development and Validation


Company:	University of Sheffield
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Sheffield, S10 2TN
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	3 Aug 2026
Closing date:	16 Aug 2026

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Summary

University of Sheffield

We are inviting applications for a Research Assistant to support the University of Sheffield’s contribution to the SMART (Secure Motor AI-Responsive Technology) project. The post will contribute to the development and validation of computationally efficient motor-twin models for permanent magnet synchronous machines. The work will focus on machine modelling, parameter and state estimation, plus preparing modelling outputs that can be shared with project’s partners.

The successful candidate will work with academic and industrial project partners to generate simulation and experimental validation evidence, using available machine data, dynamometer testing, and HIL methods. The role will also involve documenting methods and results for project deliverables, reports and publications.

The post ia suited to candidates with a PhD awarded or close to completion, in electrical machines, drives, control, real-time simulation, or a closely related engineering discipline (or equivalent experience), who is motivated to develop deployable motor-twin methods for intelligent motor drives.

The post ia for a duration of 2 months and a maximum of 20 hours per week.

The School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) belongs to the prestigious Faculty of Engineering. We are one of the largest academic communities of engineers in the UK, ranked joint 1st for Research Environment in the last Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021)! Our specific field (EEE) is also ranked very highly, which is a marker of our excellence and ambition (QS 2024: 11th in UK, The Guardian 2024: 3rd, The Times Higher 2024: 7th in the UK).

We are home to several national institutes and centres, for example:

● The National Epitaxy Facility,

● The National 6G Radio Systems Facility,

● Rolls-Royce Control, Monitoring and Systems Engineering University Technology Centre.

We strive to conduct fundamental research and innovation to address global challenges, as well as support the education of the next generation of engineers.

The University of Sheffield is a remarkable and inclusive place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a generous annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pension scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more.

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