Research Assistant/associate in Green Shipping

2 weeks ago

Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Newcastle University Full time
We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

What's in it for you? Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits.

We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Newcastle is an inclusive global University community where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.


Salary:

Research Assistant:
£29,619 to £31,411 per annum

Research Associate:
£32,348 to £34,308 per annum

Closing Date: 15 February 2023

The Role


The School of Engineering at Newcastle University are seeking to appoint an experienced researcher to join a team of dedicated engineers on The Clean Tyne Shipping Corridor project funded under the Maritime Demonstration Competition.


Our consortium includes Arup, Connected Places Catapult, EDF Energy R&D UK, Lloyd's Register and the North East LEP and this group of specialists aims to support the zero-emission shipping mission and Government's Clean Maritime Plan by undertaking a feasibility study to establish a green shipping corridor from the UK north-east shore with the vision to join up with the European Green Corridors Network.

The outcomes of the project will be used as the blueprint to drive rapid diffusion and mobilise demand for green shipping.


As a Research Assistant/Associate, you will be a central member of the team, focusing on research, undertake gap analysis for zero-emission energy sources, vessel design, landside infrastructure, energy management, regulation and policy.

You will also lead on creating an implementation roadmap to act as the 'Blueprint' for green shipping corridors for UK regional ports in the wider context of whole system decarbonisation.


You should hold a PhD (or nearing completion), or have comparable industrial experience, in a field relevant to Maritime Engineering.

Additionally, evidence of successfully working in diverse consortia is highly desirable.


We are committed to building and maintaining a fair and inclusive working environment and we would be happy to discuss arrangements for flexible and/or blended working.

The appointment is fixed-term, tenable for 12 months in the first instance. The position is available on a full-time basis (37 hours per week).

Key Accountabilities

  • Work on the different tasks in the research project to generate project deliverables in a timely manner and meet the project objectives
  • Undertaking the research to determine appropriate zerocarbon shipping fuels and their integration into vessel and landside infrastructure, including bunkering
  • Undertaking highlevel vessel & machinery system design for integration of zerocarbon ship technologies
  • Undertaking an assessment of the landside infrastructure, energy management systems, regulation and policy necessary to support alternative green shipping corridor options.
  • Leading on integrating the outputs from the project to create an implementation roadmap to act as the 'Blueprint' for green shipping corridors
  • Coordinating, writing, and presenting of industrial reports and professional papers for publication and to our industrial partners
The Person

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

  • Knowledge of relevant aspects of engineering
  • Knowledge of Green Shipping Corridors and the decarbonisation of shipping
  • Knowledge of relevant shipping regulation
  • The ability to carry out highlevel vessel and machinery system design
  • An emerging publication portfolio showing evidence of work with an increasing impact in your field and/or discipline, evidence of highquality journal publications and internationally recognised papers
Desirable

  • Relevant industrial experience
  • Experience working in large multiinstitutional projects
  • Experience of writing and submitting successful research grant proposals
Attributes and Behaviour

  • Strong interpersonal and teamworking skills
  • High level of analytical and problemsolving capacity
  • Evidence of developing effective working relationships and exhibiting strong networking skills to support collaboration
  • Demonstrable experience of working in a multidisciplinary team environment and actively supporting the development of a collaborative research culture
  • Communicates complex information clearly and adapts communication styles to suit the audience
  • Professional approach with a commitment to equality, diversity, dignity, and respect in the workplace

Qualifications:

  • PhD awarded (or nearing completion), or equivalent experience in industrial R&D, in an area relevant to Maritime

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