Research Fellow in Radiant Heating (2 months fixed term)

Salary Range

£37,100 - £44,263 per annum

School/Department

Civil Engineering and Built Environment

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

The Faculty of Engineering and Technology is a pioneering Faculty, dedicated to creating and communicating knowledge and opportunities to ensure that all of our students can excel within their chosen discipline.

The School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment is a vibrant community that welcomes bright individuals and creative thinkers. Our students are guided to academic and professional success by our practical, accredited courses and high-calibre academic staff.

The school also has an impressive research portfolio, strong partnerships with industry leaders and first-rate facilities.

We are looking to recruit a Research Fellow in Radiant Heating in our School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment

You will work with Dr Hu Du on a consultancy project to improve a novel domestic radiant heating product design. You will have a PhD or equivalent experience in hue-heat effect, thermal comfort measurement, building performance evaluation, heating system development or similar field. Specific duties includes:

• Delivery a consultancy project related to the development of a novel domestic radiant heating product.
• Conduct thermal comfort experiment, survey and other data collection for the project, and in collaboration with the project partner.
• Perform data analyse and report writing.
• Regular communication with line manager regarding the progress of delivery and outcomes.

This is a 2-month fixed term full-time position, and available immediately or from middle February 2024. Informal enquiries are welcome to Dr Hu Du via email: [email protected].

Other duties as a research fellow at LJMU includes:

• Develop research objectives, projects and proposals and conduct individual or collaborative research projects.
• Contribute to the development of new models, techniques and methods.
• Assist with the planning, coordination and implementation research projects. Manage research resources and budgets and ensure effective use is made of them.
• Analyse and interpret data, prepare and submit papers for presentation at regional, national or international conferences and for publication in peer review journals.
• Ensure that research is conducted to appropriate ethical and governance standards as defined by the University.
• Use due diligence in the management, protection and exploitation of intellectual property owned by the University and/or the external commercial partner.
• Identify potential sources of funding and contribute to the process of securing funds.
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of commercial and consultancy activities.
• Act as an ambassador for the University in all interactions with current and prospective staff and students, visitors to the University, external partners, media and general public.
• Promote the University’s values of an inclusive and diverse community.
• Any other duties commensurate with the grade as deemed necessary by the line manager.
• A commitment to LJMU’s values and regulations and Equality and Diversity Policy.

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.

The Faculty of Engineering and Technology is committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter for promoting the career of Women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) in higher education. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post and all appointments will be made on merit. Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.

LJMU are committed to adhering to the Principles set out in the Researcher Development Concordat; in line with this all fixed-term researchers will be supported to complete 10 days professional development activities per year (pro-rata).