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Research Associate/Fellow (Fixed term)

University of Nottingham - Engineering

Location: Nottingham
Salary: £29,762 to £38,474 per annum, (pro rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience (minimum £33348 with relevant PhD)
Hours: Full Time, Part Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 26th May 2023
Closes: 21st June 2023
Job Ref: ENG217423

Location: University Park

The University of Nottingham is inviting applications for a Data Analyst to join our exciting collaboration with six partners from East Africa, India and the UK to work on an Innovate UK funded project: “Smart Biogas 3: Digesting Data”.

As an enthusiastic postgraduate, this is a unique opportunity to analyse operational data from hundreds of small-scale biogas units around the world. Our vision is to enhance small to medium-large biogas deployment in poor communities in the global south through radically improved performance and reduced costs. This includes, optimising usage through data, reducing maintenance and other running costs, access to finance through metering, greater support to end-users through apps.

A key aspect of your role will be to visualise large data sets and to develop academic publications based on the results of your analysis.

You should hold a PhD (or about to obtain) in mathematics, computing or a relevant engineering discipline, have experience of writing academic publications and desirably have knowledge or experience of the energy sector.

As a self-motivated individual, you will have the ability to organise your own time effectively and have a flexible approach to prioritising tasks and work. 

This role is fixed term for 12 months. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours); however, applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 25 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part time and the number of preferred hours. Arrangements for job share would be considered.

Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

The University of Nottingham is committed to providing competitive employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. As a University employee, you will have access to the resources of the university as well as a range of benefits and rewards, including staff discounts and travel schemes and a highly attractive pension scheme.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Mike Clifford, email mike.clifford@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Further details:

Our University is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, see our Moving to Nottingham pages.

Please note that applicants for this post will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as defined by the requirements set out by UK Visas & Immigration. Please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration for more information.

For successful international applicants, we provide financial support for your visa and the immigration health surcharge, plus an interest-free loan to help cover the cost of immigration-related expenses for any dependents accompanying you to the UK. For more information please see the our webpage on Financial support for visas and the immigration health surcharge.

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