Research Fellow / Research Assistant - 15688

Location: Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus

Salary: Grade R1

Research Assistant: from £35,490 to £37,488 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £38,532 per annum inclusive of London Weighting through sustained exceptional contribution.

Research Fellow: from £39,607 to £44,240 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £46,771 per annum inclusive of London Weighting through sustained exceptional contribution.

Full time, Fixed term - 12 months

Brunel University London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits. For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home

Applications are invited for a Research Assistant/Research Fellow position in the Centre for Advanced Powertrain and Fuels at Brunel University London. The post holder will be working on a Innovate UK funded project net zero hydrogen/ammonia combustion engine. It will involve experimental studies in hydrogen and ammonia injection and combustion in combustion engines.

The successful applicant should have a PhD degree in experimental studies of combustion engines. Applicants should have great knowledge on engine experiments, engine instruments, engine pressure and heat release analysis. Applications will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification.

The successful applicant will work closely with other members and external research partners associated to this project and attend regular project meetings to report the research progress. The applicant is expected to prepare and contribute in preparation of journal papers and conference proceedings.

We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.

For informal queries, please contact Dr Xinyan Wang: xinyan.wang@brunel.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: 27 May 2024

For further details about the post including the Job Description and Person Specification and to apply please visit https://careers.brunel.ac.uk

If you have any technical issues please contact us at: hrsystems@brunel.ac.uk

Brunel University London has a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Our aim is to promote and achieve a fully inclusive workforce to reflect our community.

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