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School of Aeronautical and Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering
Fixed-term for 12 months
Joining one of the largest University based automotive propulsion research groups in the world this project is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of next generation hybrid and electrified powertrain systems. Working within the controls team you will be responsible for developing innovative solutions to the controls challenges faced in the engineering of modern systems with particular focus on those arising as a result of powertrain hybridization and ultimately full electrification.
We work very closely with our industrial partners to ensure that our work has immediate impact globally and pride ourselves in bringing new concepts to maturity quickly. To this end you will have the full support of a team of researchers, working in this exciting area and full access to state-of-the-art test and simulation facility and tools to help you to complete your work.
This is an exciting opportunity for a researcher that is highly motivated wishing to make a difference in this rapidly evolving area of research.
For an informal discussion, please contact Dr Byron Mason, b.mason2@lboro.ac.uk.
Application closing date: 13 October 2017
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