Research Assistant: Industrial Heat Pump CFD & Gas Flow

Brunel University of London; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel University London invites applications for a Research Assistant position linked to a Marie Curie ITN project. The role focuses on turbo-compressor design and gas flow path analysis for industrial high temperature heat pumps, using CFD tools to validate models.

The successful candidate will undertake research toward a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, starting 1 April 2027, with a fixed-term 36-month contract and salary £50,508 per year (London Allowance included).

Qualifications

• First degree or Master in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant subject.

Responsibilities

• Undertake research towards a PhD in Mechanical Engineering.
• Develop CFD models for turbo-compressor design for industrial high temperature heat pumps.
• Validate CFD models using computational approaches.

Education

Bachelor's degree or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Brunel University London invites applications for a Research Assistant position linked to a Marie Curie ITN project. The role focuses on turbo-compressor design and gas flow path analysis for industrial high temperature heat pumps, using CFD tools to validate models.

The successful candidate will undertake research toward a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, starting 1 April 2027, with a fixed-term 36-month contract and salary £50,508 per year (London Allowance included).