PhD Researcher: High-Temp Heat Pump Compressors

Euraxess; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

City St George's, University of London is recruiting a Doctoral Candidate to join the MSCA Industrial Doctoral Network HeatMinds, a Horizon Europe-funded project focused on industrial heat decarbonisation through innovative high-temperature heat pump technologies.

The successful candidate will undertake a PhD project entitled “Expanding the Operating Envelope of Positive Displacement Compressors”, contributing to the development of efficient and reliable heat pump systems capable of upgrading

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate compressor models for high-temperature heat pumps.
• Analyse performance and optimisation strategies in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Contribute to project deliverables and publications.
• Present research at conferences and engage in dissemination activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

First degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

City St George's, University of London is recruiting a Doctoral Candidate to join the MSCA Industrial Doctoral Network HeatMinds, a Horizon Europe-funded project focused on industrial heat decarbonisation through innovative high-temperature heat pump technologies.

The successful candidate will undertake a PhD project entitled “Expanding the Operating Envelope of Positive Displacement Compressors”, contributing to the development of efficient and reliable heat pump systems capable of upgrading