Research Assistant

3 weeks ago

Cardiff, United Kingdom Cardiff University Full time

**Advert**

**Research Assistant**

**Cardiff School of Engineering**

We are looking to recruit a Research Assistant to assist in delivering the tasks for the Local Energy Operating System (LEOS) project and contribute to the wider digital transformation of the energy systems.
- This post is full time 35 hours per week, fixed term until 14 June 2024.**Salary**: £29,762 to £34,314 per annum (Grade 5). It is anticipated that an appointment will not be made above £31,502 per annum.
- Job ref: 16869BR- **Date advert posted: Tuesday, 27 June 2023**

**Closing date: Tuesday, 11 July 2023**

**Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at**:Responsible research assessment - Research - Cardiff University
- To contribute to research within specialist area, carrying out supporting work that helps lead to the publishing of high-quality research. To pursue excellence in research and to inspire others to do the same.**Main Duties and Responsibilities**
- To undertake research, e.g. by planning, preparing, setting up, conducting and recording the outcome of experiments in the field of energy systems.
- To conduct research & development within the field of Software Development with Machine Learning for Energy Optimisation and contribute to the wider digital transformation of the energy systems.
- To achieve a thorough understanding of the requirements of the project, its architecture and functional components and to develop the code and testing the code in the laboratory at Cardiff University using data supplied by the industrial partner
- Actively participate within the research group, communicating and presenting research at meetings, through publications and other recognised avenues as appropriate, ensuring information is communicated to internal and external partners
- To contribute and support research publications and presentations as required
- To contribute and support research funding bids as required
- To analyse and communicate complex ideas, concepts and data using appropriate methods and packages

To resolve issues and support colleagues in devising procedures required to ensure accurate and timely reporting- To generate research output and contribute to the development of independent and original ideas as appropriate

To provide support in research activities for undergraduate courses and research programmes and provide guidance to other members of staff within the research team- To maintain and update area of specialist knowledge, researching and critically appraising relevant literature within the area.

**Other**
- To participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world
- To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance.
- To ensure that an understanding of the importance of confidentiality is applied when undertaking all duties
- To abide by the University policies on Health and Safety and Equality and Diversity
- Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.

**Person Specification**

**Essential Criteria**

**Qualifications and Education**
1. A degree in Computer Programming or electrical/electronic engineering (MSc or PhD level), or equivalent experience**Knowledge, Skills and Experience**
2. Knowledge of research methods and techniques within specialist field (Software Engineering with Machine Leaning for Energy Applications)
- 3. Proven ability to analyse complex information and summarise appropriately-
**Communication and Team Working**

5. Proven communication skills, including presentation to various audiences
- 6. Excellent organisational and team-working skills**Other**

7. Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and teamworking within work**Desirable Criteria**
- 2. Relevant professional qualification(s)
- 3. Evidence of collaborations with industry.
- 4. Proven ability to work without close supervision
- 5. Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community.

**Additional Information**

**IMPORTANT: Evidencing Criteria**
- **16869BR.**

**Salary Range Min.**
- 29,762

**Salary Range Max.**
- 34,314

**Job Category**
- Academic - Research

**Grade**
- Grade 5

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