Research Assistant - RESORCS Project (INTERNAL ONLY)

The successful candidate would be responsible for conducting the simulations for the proposed system including optimisation of the system based on the thermodynamic analysis. They will work closely with the principal investigator and co-investigators to ensure project deliverables and milestones are met in a timely manner and assist in the dissimilation and outreach activity by providing suitable material to the project website and other media.

Ideal candidates should hold an MSc in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, with demonstratable experience in conducting research at the postgraduate level in subjects of energy systems or closely related areas. They need to have an advanced understanding of the fundamentals of energy engineering and thermodynamic analysis, an understanding of analysis and modelling approaches and desirably experience in programming, optimization and turbomachinery design.

City St George's, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George's, University of London into one institution.

The combined university is one of the largest suppliers of the health workforce in the capital, as well as one of the largest higher education destinations for London students.

Combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, law, creativity, communications, science and technology, we are creating a 'health powerhouse' for students, researchers, the NHS and partners in uniting a world-leading specialist health university. We are now one of the UK's largest health educators, where staff and students have access to an expanded team of brilliant academic and professional services colleagues, combined resources and facilities and more interdisciplinary opportunities.

The merger creates opportunities to generate significant change in the world of healthcare including changes to treatment, population health monitoring, workforce development and leadership, policy, and advocacy.

This appointment is for a research assistant to work on the RESORCS project (Off-Grid Renewable Energy Production and Storage with Organic Rankine Cycle, Solar and Waste). Funded by InnovateUK the project aims at the demonstration of a novel energy solution for developing countries.

The project is to be carried out by university and industry partners in the UK and Sri Lanka and involves technical innovation, system design, proof of concept, laboratory testing and technology demonstration in the target country.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on week commencing 25th November 2024

The selection process will involve an interview. Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage.

City St George's offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

City St George's, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.