Research Assistant/research Fellow - Uxbridge, United Kingdom - Brunel University

Brunel University

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Uxbridge, United Kingdom

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Description

Position Title:
Research Assistant/Research Fellow

Department/College:
College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences

Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Location:
Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus

Salary:

Research Assistant:
Grade R1 from £35,490 to £37,488 per annum inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £38,532 per annum inclusive of London Weighting through sustained exceptional contribution.
(Pro-rata for Part-time)

Research Fellow:
Grade R1 from £39,607 to £44,240 per annum inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £46,771 per annum inclusive of London Weighting through sustained exceptional contribution.
(Pro-rata for Part-time)

Hours:
Full Time

Contract Type:
Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2025

The appointee will be expected to:

Conduct comprehensive analysis of onboard power systems, including generation, distribution, and consumption components, to identify opportunities for optimization and efficiency improvements.
Develop mathematical models and simulation tools to represent the dynamic behaviour of onboard power systems under various operating conditions and loads.
Utilize optimization algorithms to optimize the operation of onboard power systems, considering factors such as fuel consumption, emissions, and system reliability.
Collaborate closely with project stakeholders to understand operational requirements, constraints, and performance objectives.
Investigate advanced control strategies and energy management techniques to maximize the utilization of renewable energy sources and minimize environmental impact, including making ships hydrogen-ready, ammonia-ready, and compatible with other emerging propulsion technologies.
Conduct sensitivity analysis and scenario planning to assess the resilience of onboard power systems to disruptions and unexpected events, including the integration of hydrogen and ammonia fuelling infrastructure.
Communicate research findings, optimization results, and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders through reports, presentations, and technical documentation.

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