University of Edinburgh
Job title:
Research Assistant in Experimental Testing of Tidal Energy Converter Systems
Company
University of Edinburgh
Job description
Job Description:Grade UE07: £39,347 to £46,974 per annumSchool of Engineering / Science and EngineeringFixed-term for 24 monthsFull time: 35 hours per weekThe Opportunity:This Research Associate position will contribute to the recently launched multi-partner project “Co-design to deliver Scalable Tidal Stream Energy” (CoTide, ), one of the largest academic investments made in the UK in tidal energy research. This position will – as part of much wider engineering co-design activities – focus on the design, commissioning and experimental testing of tidal energy converters at the School of Engineering’s FloWave ( ) combined wave and current test facility. You will be based within a globally unique facility that has a decade-long track record in successfully testing a wide range of renewable energy technologies including floating offshore wind, wave and tidal energy systems.This post is full-time (35 hours per week) for 24 months, however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.Your skills and attributes for success:
- A PhD in Engineering or Applied Physics, or a clearly related area
- Experience of research in one or more of the following areas: mechanical engineering, electro-mechanical engineering, fluid dynamics, experimental testing or a closely related area
- Experience designing and testing engineering systems
- Being able to deliver outputs in a truly multi-disciplinary consortium that puts co-design at the centre of its research
Click to view a copy of the full (opens new browser tab)As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary of between £39,347 to £46,974 per annum depending on experience
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our
(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefitsChampioning equality, diversity and inclusionThe University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our (opens new browser tab)The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa. Please note if the role is offered on a part-time basis, it may result in sponsorship being dependant on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant or the role no longer meeting the Home Office’s criteria for sponsorship.Key dates to noteThe closing date for applications is 8th July 2024.Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.Interviews will be held in the week commencing Monday the 22nd July 2024.About Us: As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the Team:Engineering has been taught at Edinburgh in one form or another since 1673. In 2002, the present School of Engineering was formed from the previously existing departments of Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics and Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Since then, the School has grown from strength to strength, growing rapidly in the last 5 years, now having the largest number of students among the seven Schools in the College of Science and Engineering, offering undergraduate degree programmes across all disciplines and taught Masters courses in niche areas. All of the undergraduate degree programmes are accredited by the relevant professional institutions.The School of Engineering addresses diverse complex challenges across the entire field of engineering, at the micro- and macro/global scales. At the microscopic scale, its research supports the design and deployment of novel nanotechnology and devices for biological monitoring and medical diagnosis; at the macro/global scale, it optimises the security and sustainability of the built environment and develops engineering solutions to climate change issues. In REF 2021 the joint submission from the University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University to General Engineering was ranked 1st in Scotland and 3rd in the UK for quality and breadth of research. The ranking cited is based upon the breadth and quality of research which apply standard formula (as used by the Times Higher Education) to the REF 2021 results.The School has a strong track record in producing more than 50 technology spin-outs and developing industry links that enable our graduates to build career-long relationships. Current research income in the School was c.£22.0M in 2020/21.We aim to ensure that our culture and systems support flexible and family-friendly working and recognise and value diversity across all our staff and students. The School has an active programme offering support and professional development for all staff; providing mentoring, training, and networking opportunities.The School of Engineering holds a bronze Athena SWAN award, in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education & research.Further information, including details of undergraduate & postgraduate taught programmes:
Expected salary
£39347 – 46974 per year
Location
United Kingdom
Job date
Wed, 19 Jun 2024 07:19:43 GMT
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