Faculty of Engineering

This is an exciting role within PNDC that will lead and manage the delivery of research projects in the area of energy systems within PNDC’s broader Integrated Energy Systems activities which focusses on whole energy system solutions - those that span or can impact upon more than one sector of the energy system (electricity, heat, transport).

Term: Fixed (24 months)

Location: PNDC, Cumbernauld

Exciting role at PNDC leading & managing energy systems research projects. Part of our Integrated Energy Systems activities, focusing on whole system solutions across electricity, heat, and transport.

Key responsibilities include real-time power system simulation, live network testing, and project dissemination to stakeholders.

The successful candidate will work as part of a growing dynamic team on a wide range of technical projects and research with particular emphasis on energy systems. This role will involve live network testing using PNDC onsite test infrastructure, real time power system simulation and project dissemination to a wide range of stakeholders.

To be considered for the role, you will:

Possess the knowledge, skills and experience normally associated with a PhD in a relevant field or you will be educated to Honours Degree level with relevant industrial experience
Have experience on low carbon technologies and their integration into the electrical energy system
Be able to apply this knowledge in a highly practical environment, have experience of leading the delivery of research and development projects in collaboration with industry or in an industrial context, and have good technical writing ability and strong communication skills
Be a self-starter, and able to plan and conduct individual research and knowledge exchange activities with minimal supervision, as well as generate new ideas and concepts, with the capacity to work in a dynamically changing team environment

For informal enquiries, please contact Priya Bhagavathy, R&D Team Lead - Whole Energy Systems - Priya.bhagavathy@strath.ac.uk

Previous applicants need not apply.

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£36,924 to £45,163 per annum

University of Strathclyde

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