Techno-Economic Analysis Specialist

1 day ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom The Little Gym of Seattle at Maple Leaf Full time
Key Responsibilities:

We are looking for a highly motivated Techno-Economic Analysis Specialist to join our team at The Research Centre for Carbon Solutions (RCCS). As a key member of our team, you will contribute to our mission of decarbonization and achieving net-zero targets.

About the Job:

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. or be about to obtain one in chemical/mechanical/environmental engineering, mathematics, or a related discipline. A background in techno-economic analysis and/or energy/low-carbon system analysis is essential. Candidates with an undergraduate degree and substantial industrial experience in technology design or assessment will also be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct global sensitivity analysis to optimize system design variables.
• Perform techno-economic analysis, including cost capital equipment and comprehensive evaluation of direct air capture technology.
• Contribute to other projects in CO2 capture, utilization (and storage), and negative emission technologies.
• Engage in collaborative and individual research projects, disseminate results through publications and conferences, and update personal knowledge and skills within the specialist research area.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions for carbon capture and storage.
• Develop and maintain relationships with industry partners and stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration and knowledge transfer.

Benefits:

This project is typically based at the Edinburgh Campus of Heriot-Watt University, with the possibility of remote work from anywhere in the UK. Some travel may be required for project meetings, workshops, or conferences.

Eligibility:

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. or be about to obtain one in chemical/mechanical/environmental engineering, mathematics, or a related discipline. A background in techno-economic analysis and/or energy/low-carbon system analysis is essential. Candidates with an undergraduate degree and substantial industrial experience in technology design or assessment will also be considered.
• PhD or substantial professional experience in technology assessment and/or numerical modeling (Chemical, environmental, or mechanical engineering or related discipline)
• Solid background and relevant experience in techno-economic assessment of climate change mitigation technologies
• Strong experience in integrating process experimental data, thermo-physical data, and modeling approaches
• High-quality publication record, including writing and managing peer-reviewed papers
• Ability to articulate research work through technical reports, papers, and oral presentations
• Initiative, problem-solving skills, flexibility, and ability to manage research deliverables and partners
• Experience working in an interdisciplinary field and excellent communication and presentation skills
• Integration of results and simulations with other academic disciplines
• Skills in writing bids for research grants, research-student or undergraduate project supervision

About Our Location:

This project is typically based at the Edinburgh Campus of Heriot-Watt University, with the possibility of remote work from anywhere in the UK. Some travel may be required for project meetings, workshops, or conferences.

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