Lead R&D Engineer - Decarbonisation of Transport (519874)

This is a new and exciting role within PNDC that will be responsible for the leadership, development and delivery of a wide range of technical projects to support the growth of PNDC’s activities, with a particular emphasis on decarbonisation of transport.

Term: Open Contract

FTE: 1 (35 hours/week)

This is a new and exciting role within PNDC that will be responsible for the leadership, development and delivery of a wide range of technical projects to support the growth of PNDC’s activities, with a particular emphasis on decarbonisation of transport. The post-holder will also be responsible for the development, growth and leadership of a team of R&D Engineers to support these activities, and will be expected to develop and lead on high value industrial funding proposals in addition to working with PNDC’s industrial partners.

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 significant innovation experience in aero, marine and/or heavy duty vehicle innovation, with a focus on on-board electrical power system and propulsion systems
• Be able to apply this knowledge in a highly practical environment, have experience of developing and 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 able to lead and contribute to high value industrial funding proposals
• Be a self-starter, and be able to plan, conduct and co-ordinate 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

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Prof Federico Coffele, R&D Director (federico.coffele@strath.ac.uk).   

Formal interviews for this post will be held on a date to be confirmed.

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