Research Assistant
4 weeks ago
**Salary**:
**Research Assistant**: £31,396 to £32,982 per annum
**Research Associate**: £33,966 to £44,263 per annum
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.
**Closing Date**: 23 June 2024
The Role
We are seeking a highly ambitious Research Assistant/Associate to work on Net-Zero Buildings and Energy Systems. You will join the Electrical Power group in the School of Engineering, Newcastle University. You will have opportunity to collaborate with different regional and national policymakers and stakeholders, including National Grid ESO, Siemens, Northern Powergrid, ScottishPower, UK Power Networks, Newcastle City Council, and Association for Decentralised Energy.
Your role will involve data-driven modelling, analysis, and optimisation of net-zero buildings and energy systems, including electricity and heat sectors at household, communal/regional, and national levels. You will particularly focus on unlocking the flexibility of low-carbon technologies in integrated energy systems and examining how new business models affect the operations of these systems.
You will have the opportunity to liaise with international experts across various disciplines related to net-zero buildings and energy systems, including Supergen Energy Networks Hub (SEN), Hydrogen Integration for Accelerated Energy Transition Hub (HI-ACT), Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC), and Centre for Energy at Newcastle University. Throughout this work you will expand expertise and exposure in technology innovations and increase awareness of the current and future needs of net-zero buildings and energy systems, including technical, business, and regulatory aspects.
This full-time, fixed term for 24 months or until the project ends whichever comes soonest.
To apply, please upload a CV and a cover letter detailing how your experience meets the requirements outlined in the job description.
Key Accountabilities
Modelling, analysing, and optimising net-zero buildings and energy systems Publishing and presenting research in high-quality journals Interacting with academic/industrial partners and policymakers/stakeholders, including network operators, city councils, and energy system companies Undertake, lead, and disseminate research as part of a team Quantifying and understanding flexibility in net-zero buildings and energy systems Developing innovative tools and models for designing, controlling, and operating net-zero buildings and energy systems Disseminating research outcomes through high-impact journal papers, high-quality conference presentations, and engaging industry seminars Working closely with policymakers and stakeholders to achieve impact by translating research outputs into business practices Keeping track of deadlines and deliverables and being responsible for reporting Attending project meetings and presenting the group’s work
The Person (Essential)
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Strong skills in using optimisation tools and models in Python, Julia, or GAMS
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels, along with good team working skill
Knowledge of data-driven optimisation methods suitable for the analysis of net-zero buildings and energy systems
Ability to understand techno-economic analyses and perform relevant studies
Significant experience in modelling and simulating net-zero buildings and energy systems
Track record in journal publications, or evidence of the potential to achieve this target
Experience of working with industry in the field of net-zero buildings and energy systems
Desirable
Ability to carry out uncertainty-aware modelling of net-zero buildings and energy systems
Skilled in developing Python-based open-source tools that can be used to translate research outputs into industrial practice
The ability to effectively handle large data sets associated with net-zero buildings and energy systems
Ability to present information effectively, writing technical reports and presenting at meetings and conferences; particularly the ability to communicate complex ideas in simple language
Experience in power/energy systems regulatory frameworks and operations
Experience in energy markets and relevant operations
Attributes and Behaviour
Ability to converse effectively and interact well within a team
Experience of adapting own skills to new circumstances
The ability to work autonomously
Capacity for original thought
Enthusiasm and a strong work ethic
Ability to interact with researchers from different backgrounds
Ability to communicate scientific results to a broad or non-specialist audience
Ability and willingness to work in interdisciplinary environments
**Qualifications**:
PhD (Associate level) in area of research within power and energy systems
Degree (Assistant level) in Engineering or related disci
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