Job Description

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Full Time, Fixed Term - Researcher

This is a fixed-term appointment for 24 months.

Join a pioneering team shaping the future of advanced Battery Management Systems (BMS) for electric vehicles and energy storage.

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient Research Fellow in Control and Embedded Systems Engineering to support the development and deployment of intelligent, safety-enhanced BMS technologies within a university/spinout environment. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of applied research and innovation, helping translate novel control algorithms and hardware prototypes into real-world impact alongside academic and industrial partners.

You will be responsible for:

Design, prototype, and validate embedded control systems for advanced BMS solutions, using microcontrollers (e.g., Arduino, STM32, ESP32) and industry-relevant hardware platforms.

Collaborate closely with industry stakeholders to co-develop next-generation battery control solutions, supporting commercialisation and industrial integration.

Provide expert-level technical and research support to the Architectural Engineering Group.

Contribute to ongoing research projects, funding applications, and spinout activities, including technical planning and delivery.

Lead the development of hardware-software integration workflows for monitoring, diagnostics, and control of battery systems.

Produce high-impact research outputs (journal publications, conference papers, and technical reports).

Present research results at conferences, consortium meetings, and industrial forums.

Support supervision and mentoring of PhD and MSc students.

Engage in knowledge exchange, contributing to grant writing and collaborative partnerships both internally and externally.

You should have:

PhD (or strong industrial experience and a Master's degree) in Control Engineering, Power Electronics, Embedded Systems, or closely related disciplines.

Proven experience in the design and development of embedded systems, particularly for energy systems or control applications.

Hands-on expertise with microcontrollers (e.g. Arduino, STM32), embedded C/C++, and firmware development.

Familiarity with BMS development or experience with other complex control systems such as motor drives, power converters, or real-time embedded controllers.

Practical experience in system modelling and simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink.

Exposure to AI/ML techniques, particularly as applied to sensor data, diagnostics, or control optimisation.

Proficiency in software development for hardware interfacing, sensor integration, and communication protocols (e.g., CAN, I2C, SPI).

Ability to analyse and interpret experimental data using statistical and algorithmic methods.

Track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals or conference proceedings.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary research and innovation environment.

Desirable Skills and Attributes:

Experience in start-up, spinout, or commercial R&D environments.

Prior involvement in writing or supporting successful funding bids.

Familiarity with safety-critical systems, energy storage technologies, or automotive standards.

Capability to support hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing frameworks.

High level of personal initiative, creativity, and technical problem-solving.


As one of the largest employers in Oxford we pride ourselves in the great experience we offer our staff. You'll be joining a friendly, professional environment where every member of staff is recognised as important to the success of Oxford Brookes University. To find out about the benefits associated with working at Oxford Brookes University visit: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/staff/working-at-brookes/benefits/

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value, and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.

As a result of the immigration changes that came into effect from 22 July 2025 this role will potentially not attract sufficient points to obtain a sponsored skilled worker visa under the points based immigration system, however applications are welcome from candidates who don't currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a visa via another route.

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Closing Date :

31-Aug-2025

Vacancy ID :

181925

Faculty or Directorate :

Health, Science and Technology

Location :

Gipsy Lane Site, Headington Campus

For more information :

pdteam-operations@brookes.ac.uk

Posted on :

30-Jul-2025