Research Assistant

3 weeks ago


Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom University of Nottingham Full time

Location: University Park

Applications are invited for the above Royal Society funded post within the Buildings, Energy and Environment (BEE) Research Group 'A Novel Phase Change Material (PCM) Cooling System for buildings (PCM-Cool)'. The project aims to develop a sustainable cooling systems in developing countries such as Malaysia. The project will investigate a novel cooling storage system for building applications.

The candidate should have the necessary research experience in thermal modelling and experimental design and testing of phase change materials and energy storage systems. Also experience in energy storage system integration in buildings. The candidate needs to provide leadership and be able to drive the project forward.

The BEE Research Group has an international reputation for excellence across a wide range of topics including low carbon buildings, building retrofit, HVAC systems, energy storage, and renewable energy. The Group has extensive research facilities including the Creative Energy Homes and state-of-the-art facilities for sustainable technologies.

Candidates must hold a PhD degree (or about to obtain) in an appropriate field (for example, building services engineering, mechanical engineering, civil Engineering, chemical engineering or physics). They should also have sound expertise in thermal modelling and experimentation in energy storage systems.

This post will be offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of 6 months until 30th November 2024. The hours of work are part-time (30 hours per week).

Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Saffa Riffat – Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

To apply, please click on the 'Apply' button above

Further details:

Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. Learn more about the university commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

We are delighted to share that we are the first university to have achieved Athena Swan Gold Award.

We want you to succeed in our recruitment process and have published Candidate Guidance for you to access information and support on application and interview process.

We offer a range of benefits, visit Your Benefits website to learn what we can offer you.

We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe and we want to make your transition to living in the UK as smooth as possible. Visit the Moving to Nottingham page to find out more.

Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration.

£30,487 per annum pro rata


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