Aircraft Emissions & Air Quality Modeling - Associate

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge's Department of Engineering invites applications for a Research Assistant/Associate in the Environmental Impacts of Next-Generation Aircraft, to develop aircraft emissions and air quality models as part of the EU SESAR project ZENITIA. The post is based at the Whittle Laboratory and collaborates with UC3M, Imperial, TU Delft and Boeing.

The role covers building global emissions inventories to 2050, near-airport air quality modelling, coordinating with consortium partners,

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field or close to completion.
• Experience in modelling physical systems such as atmospheric modelling, propulsion, combustion or fluid dynamics.
• Strong programming skills and ability to publish results.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop global emissions inventories for current and next‑generation aircraft to 2050.
• Develop near-airport air quality modelling capabilities.
• Collaborate with consortium partners and contribute to deliverables.
• Publish and present research results.

Skills

strong scientific programming skills

experience in modelling physical sys

publication record

excellent communication skills

Education

PhD in aerospace, mechanical or chemical engineering or related field

Job description

University of Cambridge's Department of Engineering invites applications for a Research Assistant/Associate in the Environmental Impacts of Next-Generation Aircraft, to develop aircraft emissions and air quality models as part of the EU SESAR project ZENITIA. The post is based at the Whittle Laboratory and collaborates with UC3M, Imperial, TU Delft and Boeing.

The role covers building global emissions inventories to 2050, near-airport air quality modelling, coordinating with consortium partners,