Research Fellow - Cold Energy Storage and Material Devices - School of Chemical Engineering - 99359

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Location: Birmingham, ENGLAND
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Research Fellow - Cold Energy Storage and Material Devices - School of Chemical Engineering - 99359  - (220000IH)

Description

 

RESEARCH FELLOW – COLD ENERGY STORAGE AND MATERIAL DEVICES – 99359

Position Details

School of Chemical Engineering in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Full time starting salary is normally in the range £31,406 to £40,927, with potential progression once in post to £43,434
Grade 7
Full time
Fixed-term for up to 18 months
Closing date:  24 April 2022

Background

To create and contribute to the creation of knowledge by undertaking a specified range of   activities within an established research programme and/or specific research project.

Role Purpose

The Birmingham Centre for Energy Storage at the School of Chemical Engineering is undertaking a number of research projects on cold energy storage funded by EPSRC, EU and industries.

The purpose of the present post is to develop new formulations of cold energy storage materials particularly phase change and thermochemical materials, devices based on the materials, and associated large scale manufacture methods. The ideal candidate will be a skilled communicator of complex information and will be able to coordinate his or her own work with others to engage relevant expertise across the University. The position will provide the successful candidate with many opportunities to build a successful research career for either future academic or industrial employment.

Summary of Role

•    Work within specified research grants and projects and contribute to writing bids 
•    Operate within area of specialism
•    Analyse and interpret research findings and results 
•    Contribute to generating funding 
•    Contribute to licensing or spin out deals with demonstrated commercial success (such as revenues, asset or company sales, IP generated) and/or public understanding of the discipline or similar

Main Duties/Responsibilities

•    Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, with assistance of a mentor if required
•    Contribute to writing bids for research funding
•    Analyse and interpret data
•    Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding
•    Theoretical predictions of thermophysical properties of cold storage materials particularly phase change and thermochemical storage materials;
•    Formulation, characterisation, analysis, optimisation and manufacture of the cold energy storage materials;
•    Investigation into crystallisation, supercooling and gelation behaviour of cold storage materials and development of a methods to reduce the supercooling; 
•    Design and test of cold storage devices based on the cold storage materials;
•    Design and construction of an experimental system to measure the charge and discharge behaviour of the cold storage devices;
•    Interactions with both academic and industrial collaborators in the project teams, and building internal & external contacts and networks;
•    Helping with training PhD students and other group members who are working on similar areas;
•    Writing journal and conference publications;
•    Organising review meetings, seminars and conferences;
•    Supervising student’s projects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
•    Assisting supervisors to train researchers and students new to the laboratories and to ensure the laboratories to meet health and safety requirements
•    Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture.

Person Specification

•    A first or a 2:1 degree in relevant science/engineering discipline and PhD (or close to completing) or equivalent experience and qualifications in an area related to the main research responsibilities outlined above (Essential);
•    A high-level analytical capability with proficiency in experiments (Essential);
•    A high level of knowledge in cold storage materials particularly phase change materials and/or thermochemical materials, and associated physical chemistry (Essential);
•    An excellent set of skills in the use of relevant analytical equipment (Essential);  
•    Demonstrable prior experience with track record in areas closely related to the main research responsibilities as outlined above (Essential); 
•    An ability to communicate complex information clearly (Essential);
•    A good understanding of phase diagrams and associated theory and modelling skills (Essential); 
•    An experience in mathematical modelling using CFD software (Desirable);
•    An ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively (Desirable).
•    Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day-to-day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly

Informal enquiries can be made to Lada Zimina; [email protected]

Valuing excellence, sustaining investment 
We value diversity and inclusion at the University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working. 


 

 
Primary Location
: GB-GB-Birmingham
Job
: Academic Non-clinical
Organization
: The University of Birmingham
Schedule
: Regular
 Full-time
Job Posting
: 13.04.2022, 7:00:00 PM
Grade (for job description): Grade 7
Salary (Pay Basis)
: 31,406.00
Maximum Salary
: 43,434.00
Advert Close Date
: 24.04.2022, 6:59:00 PM
Fixed Term Contract End Date 30.11.2023

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