PhD-Track Research Assistant: Heat Exchangers & Coatings

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 linked to a Marie Curie ITN project in the Department of Engineering. The role focuses on developing modelling tools for high-temperature heat exchangers and coatings, with validation through experiments conducted by the researcher.

The successful candidate will pursue PhD studies, hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related subject), and join a 36-month fixed-term program starting 1 April 2027.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold at least a first degree or a Master-degree in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant subject.
• Candidates must not have worked or studied in the UK in the last three years.

Responsibilities

• Undertake research towards a PhD in Mechanical Engineering.
• Develop generalised modelling tools for industrial high-temperature heat pumps and heat exchangers.
• Validate models through experimental tests conducted by the candidate.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Brunel University London invites applications for a Research Assistant position linked to a Marie Curie ITN project in the Department of Engineering. The role focuses on developing modelling tools for high-temperature heat exchangers and coatings, with validation through experiments conducted by the researcher.

The successful candidate will pursue PhD studies, hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related subject), and join a 36-month fixed-term program starting 1 April 2027.