Research Assistant in Road Transport Air Quality Data Management

Air quality is a growing global concern, driving legislative efforts such as the Green Deal. Among the major contributors to urban air pollution, road transport emissions stand out as a key challenge.  This advertised position seeks to support research aimed at advancing our understanding of the environmental impact of diverse road transport technologies, including various powertrain systems. Harnessing the power of advanced data analytics and predictive modelling an output of the research project is the development of an innovative air quality modelling tool. This advertised position will support the evolution of this tool where the role requires the design and development of a user-centric web portal, database formulation, data analysis and data management enabling the creation of an information hub, forming the pivotal user interface.

This vacancy, within the Aeronautical and Automotive Department research community, seeks a talented and enthusiastic Research Assistant with strong interests in air quality and transportation emissions measurement, with a background in data management, integration and analysis, and software development.

The successful applicant will be based in the Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering, joining an active research community conducting impactful research, with a focus on addressing global challenges, with key areas including sustainable aviation, net-zero transportation, autonomous and intelligent systems, systems reliability and health management, mechanics and dynamics, and mathematical modelling and simulation.

For more information please refer to the job description and person specification.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 10 April 2025.

Interviews will be held w/c 28 April 2025.

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