Research Assistant, Mechanical & Materials Engineering

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Dublin Bar, LEINSTER
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 29 Mar 2024

16 Mar 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

University College Dublin
Research Field

Engineering » Materials engineering
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country

Ireland
Application Deadline

29 Mar 2024 - 12:33 (UTC)
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 invited for a temporary post of a Research Assistant within UCD School of Mechanical & Materials Engineering.
Energy Optimisation Solution (EPSILON) is a project funded by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Manufacturing.
The project focuses on developing a data-driven solution to predict manufacturing energy consumption and renewable energy yields accurately. With energy being a critical resource for competitiveness, the project addresses the challenges posed by global energy crises and high costs, emphasizing the need for proactive energy management. By leveraging predictions and dynamic pricing, the solution guides organizations to optimize operations, reduce costs, maximize renewable energy usage, and minimize downtime risks associated with grid dependency. Additionally, the project facilitates reporting on CO2 savings, contributing to sustainability efforts.
The role will involve traveling to the industry partners to observe their processes and collect data. The research assistant is also expected to conduct literature review and support the development of a scientific research article.
This is a research focused role, where you will conduct a specified programme of research supported by research training and development under the supervision and direction of a Principal Investigator.
Salary Range:€30,025 - €39,908 per annum (Pro Rata @ 0.5FTE if Part Time)
Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Closing date: 12:00hrs (local Irish time) on 28th of April 2024.
Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 17:00hrs (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.
UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.

Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the Work at UCD website: https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/



Requirements
Skills/Qualifications

Research, Collaboration, Communication


Additional Information
Website for additional job details

https://www.ucd.ie/

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
University College Dublin
Country
Ireland
City
Dublin
Street
NEWSTEAD
Geofield


Where to apply
Website

https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=amFnb2RhLnd5Y2hvd2FuaWFrLjAzNDk0Ljk5MDhAdW5pY2R1…

Contact
Website

https://www.ucd.ie/
E-Mail

[email protected]
Phone

01 716 4900

STATUS: EXPIRED

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