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:
Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences

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:

Develop advanced mathematical models and simulations to represent the energy infrastructure of port facilities, including renewable energy sources, grid infrastructure, and hydrogen storage systems.
Utilize optimization techniques to analyse and optimize energy flows within the port, considering grid constraints, energy demand profiles, and vessel refuelling requirements.
Collaborate closely with stakeholders to gather data, understand operational constraints, and validate model assumptions.
Evaluate the performance of various energy management strategies through simulation and sensitivity analysis, identifying optimal solutions that balance environmental sustainability, operational efficiency, and economic viability.
Implement algorithms and decision support tools to automate energy management processes and support real-time decision-making.
Stay abreast of emerging technologies and best practices in energy systems modelling, renewable energy integration, and grid optimization, incorporating new findings into modelling frameworks.
Communicate research findings, model validation results, and optimization recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences through reports, presentations, and technical documentation.

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- represented in our workforce._