School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering
Location: Brighton - Moulsecoomb
Salary: £35,116 to £39,355 per annum
Fixed Term End Date: 30/09/2025
Closing Date: Wednesday 14 May 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: TE4064-25-099
Are you passionate about pioneering sustainable energy solutions?
The University of Brighton is leading the charge in low carbon technologies, and we are looking for a dynamic Research Officer to join our innovative team. This is your chance to make a real impact on the future of energy.
As a successful candidate, you will collaborate on groundbreaking research involving cryogenic ammonia and hydrogen fuels, as well as cutting-edge energy storage technologies. Your role will include modelling complex processes of reacting and non-reacting flows using platforms like Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, and Ansys Chemkin-Pro. You will explore propulsion technologies, including the recuperated split cycle engine, and energy storage systems such as liquid air storage. We seek applicants with a strong background in combustion technologies and energy systems utilizing low and zero carbon fuels. Knowledge of advanced power and propulsion systems, thermophysical and thermochemical processes will be crucial.
To be successful in this role, you should have:
1. A degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, physics, or a related field
2. Knowledge of sustainable advanced power and propulsion systems, as well as energy storage technologies, including liquid air storage systems
3. Understanding of low and zero carbon fuels, advanced energy storage solutions, and thermophysical and thermochemical processes in reacting and non-reacting systems
4. Experience in experimental and simulation-based research methodologies and data analysis, especially in dual-fuel systems and cryogenic applications
5. Proficiency with IT tools for data analysis, numerical modelling, and post-processing experimental data
For full details of this role, including skills and experience required, please see the attached job description and person specification.
This role is full-time (1.0 FTE) and fixed-term until 30 September 2025. We welcome applications from those seeking job sharing. The successful applicant should be in post by 1 July 2025 to meet the role's requirements.
If you are ready to contribute to transformative research and drive sustainable energy forward, apply now.
Further Information
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff, regardless of age, disability, family or caring responsibilities, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We encourage applications from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, as the university is underrepresented by Minority Ethnic staff.
Our roles typically offer flexible working arrangements, with a mix of on-campus and home working within the UK.
More information about working with us and our benefits can be found on our vacancies page.
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