Research Assistant Energy Sustainability & Hydrogen

21 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Dublin City University

Department

Human Resources

Research Field

Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Ireland

Application Deadline

29 Feb 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Dublin)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Applications are now invited for the position of  #002460 - Research Assistant in Energy Sustainability & Hydrogen, 24 Month Fixed Term Contract

 

Background & Role

The decarbonisation of the Irish Energy System will play a vital role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and help mitigate the impacts of Climate Change on our country and planet. The technical and societal challenges inherent in decarbonisation are set to be enduring challenges of the mid-21st century and ones that will require a whole of society approach, encompassing academia, industry, government, and citizens.

Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) has funded research projects in DCU including HyLIGHT & NexSys & RESR to fast track the transition to a net zero carbon energy system. DCU’s unique partnerships brings together multidisciplinary engineering research teams, industry, and policy makers to tackle fundamental research questions to be addressed as part of the transition to net Zero. One of the developing technologies, Green Hydrogen is an energy carrier that can support decarbonisation across several sectors including power generation, manufacturing, energy storage and transport. The following positions will focus on answering open technological, economic, and social questions on hydrogen as well as its supply, demand and storage and its role in the future energy system. There is also related work to build and test small scale energy storage systems.

 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

•    Review current Irish, European and global markets for green hydrogen, hydrogen-based energy carriers, and hydrogen-based non-energy vectors.
•    Review current availability of key inputs in Ireland, including renewable electricity, water, CO2, biomass, etc, for the conversion of hydrogen to other energy vectors.
•    Study & analyse the major influencing factors which will determine the speed and direction of systems transformation and how they will influence the development of hydrogen over the next decade.
•    Analyse Business-as-Usual scenario and in different growth and projection scenarios for 2030 and 2050 with the aim of achieving zero emissions by 2050.
•    Develop cost calculations considering energy sources, infrastructural costs, deployment availability along with environmental costs will be considered.
•    Work in a team and to take responsibility to contribute to the overall success of the team.
•    Liaise with industry partners and your own network and global networks to gather knowledge or insights.
•    Develop proposed required enablers and solutions to obstacles modelled.
•    Carry out sensitivity testing and alternate scenarios.
•    Collaborate with other WPs to incorporate their findings.

 

Minimum Criteria

Applicants should have a minimum of a primary degree in Engineering and the following.

 

Essential Criteria

•         Strong problem solving abilities

•         Strong background in engineering or energy modelling software

•         Knowledge of climate change, energy security challenges etc

•         Knowledge of energy system concepts

•         Conference or paper publication experience

•         Teamwork experience

•         Excellent written and oral proficiency in English

•         Excellent English presentation & communication skills

 

Desirable Criteria

•         Engineering Masters Degree

•         Hydrogen experience / Modelling experience

•         Device / prototype development

•         Industrial experience

•         Experience leading teams / Research

 

Please see the job description for full details.

 

Essential Training 

The postholder will be required to undertake the following essential compliance training:

Orientation, Health & Safety, Data Protection (GDPR) and all Cyber Security Awareness

Training. Other training may need to be undertaken when required.

 

Salary Scale: IUA Research Assistant Salary Scale - €30,025.00 Point 1 - €32,105.00 Point 4

 

*Appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in line with current IUA pay policy

 

Closing date: Thursday, 29th February 2024

 

Pilot Remote Working Policy

DCU is currently operating a pilot remote working policy for staff which consists of 1 day a week and 2 days a week for a period of up to 21 weeks per year. Such weeks are determined by the Head of each Unit in conjunction with HR and will take cognisance of the academic calendar, business needs and the service provision of the particular area. The terms of the pilot remote working policy will apply.

 

For more information on the School of Mechanical Engineering, please visit: https://www.dcu.ie/mechanicalengineering

 

Informal Enquiries in relation to this role should be directed to:

Dr James Carton,  School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering ,Dublin City University.

Email: [email protected]

 

Please do not send applications to this email address, instead apply as described below.

 

Application Procedure:

Please submit your application through the online system. In order to be considered for the role to which you are applying for, you must upload:

1)  Curriculum Vitae

2)  Cover Letter

3)  Completed application form (blank forms can be downloaded from the Vacancy Detail tab on the menu on the left hand side).

 

Please note, if all items are not uploaded, the application will be deemed incomplete, and will not be processed.

 

Dublin City University is an equal opportunities employer.

 

In line with the Employment Equality Acts 1998 – 2015, the University is committed to equality of treatment for all those who engage with its recruitment, selection and appointment processes.

 

The University’s Athena SWAN Bronze Award signifies the University’s commitment to promoting gender equality and addressing any gender pay gaps. Information on a range of university policies aimed at creating a supportive and flexible work environment are available in the  DCU Policy Starter Packs 

Requirements

Research Field

Other

Education Level

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Dublin City University

Country

Ireland

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.dcu.ie/hr/vacancies-employment-opportunities-human-resources

Contact

City

Dublin

Website

http://dcu.ie

Street

Glasnevin

Postal Code

Dublin 9

STATUS: EXPIRED