MSCA Research Assistant: Heat Pump Compressor Design

Brunel Law School; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel University London invites applications for a Research Assistant position within the Marie Curie ITN HeatMinds project. The role focuses on mechanical and electrical design of industrial heat pump compressors, with the aim of developing and validating models for turbo-compressor systems using Finite Element and thermal analysis tools.

The appointment supports doctoral studies and research progress toward a PhD.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold at least a first degree or a Master-degree in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant subject.
• Strong background in mechanical design and modeling for high-temperature heat pumps is desirable.
• Experience with Finite Element and Thermal Analysis tools is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop models for the design and analysis of turbo-compressors for industrial high temperature heat pumps (IHTHPs).
• Validate models using Finite Element and Thermal Analysis tools.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis

Thermal analysis

Research planning

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant subject

Tools

Finite Element Software

Job description

Brunel University London invites applications for a Research Assistant position within the Marie Curie ITN HeatMinds project. The role focuses on mechanical and electrical design of industrial heat pump compressors, with the aim of developing and validating models for turbo-compressor systems using Finite Element and thermal analysis tools.

The appointment supports doctoral studies and research progress toward a PhD.