Research Associate - Glasgow, United Kingdom - University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Salary range:
£36,024 - £44,263 per annum

FTE:1 (35 hours per week)

Term:
Fixed (to 30/11/2027)

Closing date:
Monday, 4 March 2024

The project, SAFeCRAFT (Safe and Efficient Use of Sustainable Fuels in Maritime Transport Applications), is part of the EU Horizon (Project No The project's overall goal is to develop and demonstrate the safety and viability and accelerate the adoption of Sustainable Alternative Fuels (SAFs) in waterborne transport.

It demonstrates four technologies, acting as SAF enablers for different types of oceangoing and short sea shipping vessels, both newbuilding and retrofits.

As a Research Associate, under the general guidance of a research leader, you will develop research objectives and proposals, play a lead role in relation to a specific project/s or part of a broader project, conduct individual and/or collaborative research, contribute to the development of new research methods, identify sources of funding, and contribute to the securing of funds for research, including drafting grant proposals and planning for future proposals.

You will write up research work for publication, individually or in collaboration with colleagues, and disseminate the results via peer reviewed journal publications and presentation at conferences.

You will join external networks to share information and ideas, inform the development of research objectives and to identify potential sources of funding.

You will collaborate with colleagues to ensure that research advances inform departmental teaching effort and you will collaborate with colleagues on the development of knowledge exchange activities by, for example, participating in initiatives which establish research links with industry and influence public policy and the professions.

You will supervise student projects, provide advice to students and contribute to teaching as required by, for example, running tutorials and supervising practical work.

You will contribute in a developing capacity to Department/School, Faculty and/or University administrative and management functions and committees and engage in continuous professional development.

To be considered for the role, you will be educated to a minimum of PhD level in an appropriate discipline, or have significant relevant experience in addition to a relevant degree.

You will have sufficient breadth or depth of knowledge in onboard marine systems, risk assessment (HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA and Fire/Explosion simulations), data analysis and lifecycle assessment for alternative marine fuels and a developing ability to conduct individual research work, to disseminate results and to prepare research proposals.

You will have an ability to plan and organise your own workload effectively and an ability to work within a team environment.

You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to listen, engage and persuade, and to present complex information in an accessible way to a range of audiences.

Research Associate

Department:
Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering

Posted:22/02/2024

Closing date:04/03/2024

Closing time:23:59