About the role
The main duties and responsibilities of the role include:
To develop and implement suitable user-friendly graphical user interface for energy systems decision-making.
To develop and implement novel methods for energy systems optimisation under uncertainty.
To plan and execute real options and least regret analysis of hydrogen supply infrastructure to account for and manage risk under different scenarios (including use of hydrogen only for transport, or use if for both transport and heat).
Plan and prepare papers from own and related research to appropriate peer reviewed journals, international conferences and research seminars.
Collaborate with other PDRAs and PhD student team members for exchange of knowledge, best practice, as well as to carry out coordinated pieces of research.
Be responsible for producing regular progress reports for presentation to the project management group.
Salary for grade 7 appointments is fixed at £42, per annum inclusive of London Allowance.
This is a fixed-term role for 17 months in the first instance.
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About you
The key characteristics of the successful candidate are:
A PhD in Engineering, Operations Research or Computer Science with advanced understanding of energy systems optimisation is required. The applicant must either have already completed a doctorate, or have submitted their thesis prior to taking up the post.
Knowledge of the scientific software development using the Python programming language for scientific software and graphical user interface development.
Proven publications track record in developing novel techniques for the efficient solution of energy optimisation systems and/or optimisation under uncertainty. Experience with energy systems models ( UK TIMES) and complex energy datasets. Proficiency with optimisation software ( GAMS, Pyomo).
Experience in programming languages ( Python, Julia) and maintaining online repositories ( GitLab/GitHub)
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What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
On-Site nursery
On-site gym
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
Discounted medical insurance
A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
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