&D Engineer/Post-doc recruitment in motor systems for electric vehicles

Purpose of the Role:
The successful candidate will work at the research and development of advanced motor system intended primarily for use in e-transport applications.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Electromagnetic field analysis, structural analysis, thermal analysis, and analysis using voltage equations and thermal equivalent circuits in permanent magnet motors for electric vehicles. Development of prototype motors cooperating with the laboratory members including communication with parts manufacturers and assembly of parts. Tests and analysis of the various rotation characteristics of prototype motors.
This job description may be subject to revision following discussion with the person appointed and forms part of the contract of employment.
Hours of Work: Full-time
Location: Katsura-campus, Kyoto University (Supervisor: Prof. Taketsune Nakamura)
Responsible to: Prof. Hirotsugu Matoba