Research Fellow in Traffic and Vehicle Modelling/Simulation

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Are you an experienced and ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? Are interested in pushing forward the state-of-the-art in green vehicles and alternative fuels via digital twin modelling? Do you want to further your career in one of the world leading research institutions in Transport?  

Based in the Institute for Transport Studies at the University of Leeds, you will primarily contribute to the modelling and simulation of vehicles powered by electricity, hydrogen, ammonia or hybrid technology. This work aims to create and test a global optimiser (in a digital twin modelling environment) to increase powertrain efficiency and reduce energy consumption from these green vehicles, considering real-world conditions (e.g. transport mission; road topography; weather; and surrounding vehicles).

 Joining the Spatial Modelling and Dynamics Research Group and working with Professor Haibo Chen and colleagues, you will specifically work to develop simulation capabilities required for a predictive and intelligent powertrain control system able to analyse the fuel economy and emissions reduction potential of the optimized route and velocity profile for a given transport mission.

 You are expected to start with two EU projects, "nPETS in the field of vehicle emissions, transport pollution and health impact" and newly funded "ZEV-UP in the field of modular, cost-effective, and user-centric electric vehicles". Your research will provide input to the assessment of policy intervention scenarios and strategies for short- and long-term green vehicle uptake in various markets, accelerating the transition to sustainable urban mobility and contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector.

With a PhD or a Masters’ degree with equivalent industry experience in Energy and Power Engineering, Automotive, Electrical Engineering, or Computing Science, you will also have a strong modelling background in automotive/vehicle powertrain simulation, control or calibration areas and a track record of successful, high-quality publications.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Professor Haibo Chen , Research Group Leader for Spatial Modelling and Dynamics

Email: [email protected]  

Location:  Leeds - Main Campus
Faculty/Service:  Faculty of Environment
School/Institute:  Institute for Transport Studies
Category:  Research
Grade:  Grade 7
Salary:  £37,099 to £44,263 p.a.
Working Time:  100%
Post Type:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Fixed Term (for 36 months the post is required to complete a specific task or time limited work)
Release Date:  Wednesday 03 January 2024
Closing Date:  Wednesday 24 January 2024
Reference:  ENVTR1188
Downloads:  Candidate Brief