Post Doctorate Research Assistant

**Salary**

**Salary**: AC2, £41,421- £49,250 per annum

**Contractual hours**

35

**Basis**

Full Time

**Region**

Central

**Job category/type**

Professional Services

**Date posted**

11/11/2024

**Job reference**

REQ000214

**School of Computing, Engineering & Physical Sciences**

**Fixed Term: 48 months**

**THE POST - Post Doctorate Research Assistant (PDRA) for Net zero heating technologies within buildings**

You will join a dedicated team who strive to continuously inspire our students and wider University community - and, through modern teaching and impactful research, continue to deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges.

This Post Doctorate Research Assistant (PDRA) position will contribute to the - of new Centre for Net Zero High Density Buildings (CeNZ-HighDB). CeNZ-HighDB is funded by UKRI and led by the University of Edinburgh with University of the West of Scotland being the strategic collaborating partner leading on the thematic area of Heating-Cooling and Energy storage within Buildings i.e. (TWG-II).

The PDRA is expected to contribute to funded projects with industry and other academics by implementing research and development, outreach and industry partner collaboration across a portfolio of projects at, and in collaboration with colleagues at other Scottish Universities and public and private stakeholders
- A first degree with significant relevant experience in energy storage and sensor technology relevant to buildings.
- Evidence of research in energy, with a specific focus on innovative energy and heat storage systems in buildings or a closely related area.
- Experience of associated sensors relevant to building monitoring and control.
- Practical experience of medium to large-scale experimental work programmes.
- Experience in delivering research project results in an academic and industrial context, i.e. submission of manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals and conferences in a relevant area.
- Capable of working collaboratively with PDRAs/Researchers/from different disciplines or technical backgrounds.
- Capable of working independently, exercising a high degree of initiative and demonstrating a proactive and flexible approach to work.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet agreed milestones.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.

**ABOUT US**

University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industries and businesses.

UWS is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 200 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2023 Young University Rankings).

The School of Computing, Engineering & Physical Sciences offers industry-focussed teaching and research opportunities that deliver solutions to real-world problems. You will join an innovative and supportive team, playing a key role in driving forward our ambition to deliver transformational change, through outputs that have a tangible, early and positive impact on society across the globe. Our students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, extensive expertise in research and development, and our robust collaborations with multinational companies across the world.

**We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes**:

- **35 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays**:

- **An additional days leave on your birthday**:

- **Defined benefit contribution pension scheme (currently 23%), including death in service benefits upon joining the scheme.**:

- **A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance**:

- **Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers**:

- **Fitness facilities across our campuses**:

- **Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme**:

- **Professional, career and research development opportunities**

**Interview Date: Wednesday 20**th** November 10am**

UWS is a “Disability Confident” employer.

University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. SC002520.