Research Assistant / Research Fellow - 15965

Location: Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus

Salary:

Research Assistant: Grade R1 from £36,390 to £38,388 per annum inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £39,432 per annum inclusive of London Weighting through sustained exceptional contribution. (Pro-rata for Part-time)

Research Fellow: Grade R1 from £40,507 to £43,929 per annum inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £47,671 per annum inclusive of London Weighting through sustained exceptional contribution. (Pro-rata for Part-time)

Hours: Full-time

Contract Type: Fixed-term for 9 months

Brunel University London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits. For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home

The new appointment will be associated with the internationally recognised Brhrsystems@brunel.ac.ukunel Interdisciplinary Power Systems (BIPS) Research Centre within the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering. The College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences (CEDPS) is one of the largest and most successful in the UK, with close to 5,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students. Electronic and Electrical Engineering is a vibrant and successful Department within CEDPS.

We are looking to recruit a Research Assistant / Research Fellow to work on the Tidal Energy Study funded by the Gatsby Foundation and carried out in collaboration with Imperial College London. The project is coordinated by Dr Marko Aunedi on behalf of Brunel University London in the UK.

Applicants are expected to hold a PhD in an appropriate area and have expertise in one or more of the following areas: energy system modelling and optimisation, power system analysis, renewable energy, transmission and distribution system operation, energy storage, low-carbon energy technologies or other closely related areas. You will be a self-motivated, but highly collaborative researcher. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, fluency in English and an ability to work independently are essential. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a good track record in project management, presenting their work, report writing and research publications. Outstanding candidates without a PhD, but having directly relevant research or practical experience are also welcome to apply.

We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.

Closing date for applications: 21 December 2024

For further details about the post including the Job Description and Person Specification and to apply please click the Apply button.

If you have any technical issues please contact us at: hrsystems@brunel.ac.uk

Brunel University London is fully committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive workforce culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, we particularly welcome applicants who are currently under-represented in our workforce.

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