Research Assistant in Future Energy and Transport Systems
- Employer
- Durham University
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Date posted
- Oct 18, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Engineering
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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The Role
Applications
are invited for a Research Assistant in Future Energy and Transport
Systems to be based in the Engineering Department. They will work
on multiple active research projects in collaboration with
Professor Tony Roskilly and Dr Andrew Smallbone in the Department
of Engineering.
The successful
applicant will be expected to work flexibly to support projects on
emissions, air quality, and comfort from heritage and agricultural
buildings. They will also be expected to work on projects related
to the technical aspects of hydrogen powered electric vehicles.
Responsibilities:
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To understand and convey
information related to active projects which need a careful
explanation to the team or group of people through presentations,
discussions and meetings which contribute to the production of
research reports and publications.
To write up results of ongoing
research work, present information on research progress and
outcomes to bodies supervising research in a clear and accurate
manner.
To analyse or undertake basic
research and development activities by deciding how best to apply
existing methodology according to overall context and
objectives.
To deal with problems that may
affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines by
discussing with the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder and
offering creative or innovative solutions.
To liaise with research colleagues
and make internal and external contacts to develop knowledge and
understanding to form relationships for future research
collaboration.
To assist in contributing to
support student projects on the use of research methods and
equipment.
To contribute to fostering a
collegial and respectful working environment that is inclusive and
welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and
respect.
To engage in wider citizenship to
support the department and wider discipline.
To engage in continuing
professional development by attending relevant training and
development courses.
This post is initially fixed term
for 6 months duration and to support ongoing externally funded
research projects.
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