Research Associate – HyFIVE (FM12161)

Job title:

Research Associate – HyFIVE (FM12161)

Company

University of Bath

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Research Associate to become a core part of a team working in the field of sustainable aviation.The University of Bath is the principal academic collaborator on HyFIVE – Hydrogen Storage, Conveyance, Fuelling, Indication and Venting, part of the Aerospace Technology Institute’s Destination Zero programme.HyFIVE is a strategic industrial research programme to develop and test a smart, connected liquid hydrogen (LH2) fuel system for the next generation of zero emission aircraft. The scope of HyFIVE is to deliver a TRL 6- ground demonstration of an LH2 fuel system with key technology maturity and advanced systems integration. The programme includes the storage, conveyance, indication, venting and fuelling of LH2 to enable both Hydrogen Electric Propulsion (HEP) and Hydrogen Combustion (HC) powered commuter, regional, narrow body and business jet aircraft.The project is funded by Innovate UK through the Aerospace Technology Institute.This position is offered on a full-time fixed term basis until 31 December 2027.About youOur ideal candidate will have:

• a PhD or equivalent in a relevant research area
• good working knowledge of hydrogen fuel systems and/or pumping technology
• familiarity with fluid dynamic behaviour and characterisation of cryogenic flows and seals
• experience modelling heat transfer processes (single and/or multi-phase)
• delivered recognised research presentations with international reach

Further informationFor an informal discussion about the role, please contact Professor Carl Sangan ( ) or Dr Hui Tang ( ).As a member of Research Staff at the University of Bath, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year.What we can offer you:

• a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• we are a

and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements * an
that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce * a wide range of personal and

• a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for:

, , ..We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a . We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our commitment.We are very proud to be an and are an accredited ; committed to .what makes the University of Bath a great place to work. Follow us and on Twitter for more information.Further details:We are constantly seeking to reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details such as your name, may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.

Expected salary

£37999 – 45163 per year

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 02:19:04 GMT

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