Openings in 2025-2026

We are focusing on advanced control and power electronics hardware in power grid, transport, renewable energy, and industrial applications. We plan to recruit PhD students starting in Fall 2026, visiting researchers & students, and post-docs (Fall 2026). Please get in touch with me via email if you have any interest in our research area. We’re looking for passionate researchers to join our group at Strathclyde’s Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering – ranked among the top EEE departments in the UK (Guardian 2025 #2, Times 2025 #5).
Opportunities:
Fully funded PhD (Autumn 2026, Deadline: apply by 15 Nov 2025)
Postdoc / Research Assistant (RA)
Part-time PhD & Visiting Researcher
Why join us?
✔️ World-class labs (MW-scale dyno test rigs, 3 kV DC power supply platforms)
✔️ Strong industry links (Rolls-Royce UTC, ANZIC-PNDC)
✔️ Global collaborations (Tsinghua, Peking, KTH, etc.)
✔️ Supportive supervision, top IEEE publications, work-life balance
📩 To apply, email xin.yuan@strath.ac.uk
with CV + transcripts + 1-page research statement + two reference letter.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the large number of applications.

For the PhD scheme

Fully Funded PhD Position (JARSS): Very competitive full scholarships covering tuition fees and living stipend.
Chinese CSC Scholarships: Support for outstanding Chinese students through the China Scholarship Council (CSC) program.
Other countries' scholarship: support for this program based on different policy.
Partial Funded PhD Position: Partial scholarships covering tuition fees and living stipend.
Part-time PhD: the student still work in company, and part-time scheme for 6 years.
Self-funded PhDs.

For the PosDoc scheme

Fellowship Support: Support very strong candidates to apply for competitive international fellowships such as Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship, Newton International Fellowship, The Leverhulme Trust, Chinese CSC postdoc fellowships, and other national or international postdoctoral funding schemes.

For the Visiting Researchers & Students

Opportunities are available with self-supporting or external funding, and the visiting time can be flexible (up to 1 year).