Research Fellow in Offshore Charger Development and Vessel Charging Management Full-time

Research Fellow in Offshore Charger Development and Vessel Charging Management

The Research Fellow in Offshore Charger Development and Vessel Charging Management will play a key role in the development of next-generation offshore charging technologies to support the electrification of maritime vessels.

The postholder will undertake research, design, development, and experimental validation activities associated with offshore charging, with a particular focus on the design and development of offshore vessel connector, charging cable condition monitoring system, and intelligent vessel integration and charging management solutions. The role will contribute to the advancement of safe, reliable, and efficient charging systems for marine applications, supporting the transition towards sustainable maritime transport.

Working within UCL's e-Motion Laboratory and Advanced Propulsion Laboratory, the successful candidate will develop and integrate mechatronic systems for a laboratory-scale offshore charging demonstrator, conduct experimental testing and performance evaluation, and develop advanced control and optimisation algorithms for vessel charging management. The postholder will collaborate closely with academic and industrial partners, contributing to project delivery, research publications, and the translation of innovative technologies from concept to demonstration.

Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for more insight into the post's duties and responsibilities.

You will hold an undergraduate degree, Master's degree and awarded PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Marine Electrification, Control Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Passionate about advancing the future of marine electrification, you will combine strong technical expertise with a practical, hands-on approach to developing innovative engineering solutions.

You will have experience building mechatronics-based laboratory test benches and developing high-fidelity multiphysics models, simulations and algorithms for real-time engineering applications. Your expertise will include marine charging technologies, offshore charging connectors, charging cables, and the integration of electrical and mechatronic systems for vessel charging applications.

You will also have experience developing and integrating laboratory-scale demonstrators to evaluate real-time charging management, cable condition monitoring, automated plugging systems and intelligent vessel integration under representative offshore and harsh sea operating conditions. Alongside strong algorithm development skills and proficiency in multiple programming languages and software platforms, you will be able to translate complex engineering challenges into robust, practical solutions.

You will have a strong publication record in leading journals and international conferences, together with excellent technical reporting, communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Above all, you will be committed to collaborative research, advancing equality, diversity and inclusion, and contributing to an ambitious, multidisciplinary research environment.

Experience of working on offshore charging systems is desirable.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits to find out more.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Please note that remuneration for this post is budgeted at Grade 7 Spine Point 32 which equates to £46, 261.00 including London Weighting Allowance. This will adjust upwards from 1 August 2026.

Please include a supporting statement with your application, describing how your experience aligns with the Essential Criteria described in the attached job description.

Technical enquiries regarding this post can be addressed to Dr Pedram Asef, Director of E-Motion Laboratory at pedram.asef@ucl.ac.uk. For questions regarding the application process please contact Taneta Darko at t.darko@ucl.ac.uk.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

Our department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.

Available Documents

• Download: FINAL SPARK Research Fellow in Offshore Charger Development .pdf