Research Assistant or Associate

Location: South Kensington, London

About the role:

The Department of Chemical Engineering is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic individual for a Research Assistant or Associate position within the Clean Energy Processes (CEP) Laboratory. The CEP team conducts research on fundamental aspects of thermodynamics, fluid flow, heat and mass transfer processes with applications to the development of emerging, disruptive energy technologies.

What you would be doing:

As a member of the CEP Laboratory, you will contribute to the research effort by developing advanced theoretical, experimental and/or modelling tools, depending on your profile, to unlock – and inform the design of – disruptive solar technologies.

You will be expected to undertake some project management activities, supervise multi-disciplinary teams, assist in supervising undergraduate, MSc and PhD students, submit publications to refereed journals and attract external research funding.

What we are looking for:

• Applications are welcome from a wide range of profiles.
• Experience with solar energy technologies, and specifically hybrid collectors and systems, is highly desirable.

What we can offer you:

This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role within a multi-disciplinary research group.

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
• Grow your career: Gain access to Imperial’s sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers as well as opportunities for promotion and progression
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).

If you require any further details on the role, please contact:

Professor Christos Markides (c.markides@imperial.ac.uk).

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

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*Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as Research Assistant within the salary range £43,003 – £46,297 per annum.

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