Graduate Research Assistant

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy

Advanced Zero Emission Analysis Tool (CFCM)

This new full time post is available from 1 April 2024 on a fixed term basis until 31 March 2025. This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.

The post

The Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy wishes to recruit a Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) to support the project led by Professor Ed Keedwell and Professor Chris. W. Smith at the Centre for Future Clean Mobility (CFCM). The successful candidate will research and develop innovation in clean technologies including working on the design for an Advanced Zero Emission Analysis Tool. Aiming to demonstrate the capabilities of a numerical assessment tool for rapid decision-making support for professionals in the marine industry, including owners, operators, system designers, engineers, etc., by incentivising optimum green fuel alternatives and equipment specification for zero emission operations of vessels, as well as optimisation of vessels' duty cycles and operational profiles for efficient power utilisation. 

As the Graduate Research Assistant, you will be assisting and supporting work on developing new software for the Advanced Zero Emission Analysis Tool. The post will work collaboratively on research and development at CFCM with its industrial partners and academic partners working in clean maritime. As well as working on technical aspects of the projects you’ll be expected to produce reports and presentations to internal and external partners.

The Centre for Future Clean Mobility has won funding to innovate, design an Advanced Zero Emission Analysis Tool.  Aiming to demonstrate the capabilities of a numerical assessment tool for rapid decision-making support for professionals in the marine industry, including owners, operators, system designers, engineers, etc., by incentivising optimum green fuel alternatives and equipment specification for zero emission operations of vessels, as well as optimisation of vessels' duty cycles and operational profiles for efficient power utilisation. 

The Centre for Future Clean Mobility at University of Exeter, is leading development of clean mobility technology for vehicles and vessels in many sectors, including maritime, rail, off-highway, construction, defence amongst others.

About you

The successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies.

Applicants will be educated to first degree level or have equivalent experience in a related field of study. You should be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

What we can offer you

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;
• Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
• Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career

• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024).  We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.

Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today.  More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).

We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. 

With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.

Further information

For further information please contact Professor Chris W Smith, e-mail [email protected] , telephone (01392) 723652.