Research Assistant - Marie Curie Doctoral Candidate (Techno-Sustainability Analysis)

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 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (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 “Development of a Comprehensive Techno-Sustainability Framework for Industrial High Temperature Heat Pumps”, contributing to sustainable,

Qualifications

• Applicants should hold a first degree in Mechanical/Energy Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
• Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of energy systems, sustainability assessment, techno-economic analysis, or policy evaluation.
• Strong analytical, communication, and research skills are essential, together with the ability to work independently and collaborate with international partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated assessment methodologies and sustainability indicators for industrial high-temperature heat pumps.
• Analyse technology adoption and stakeholder perspectives across Europe.
• Contribute to project deliverables and publications; present research at conferences.
• Engage in dissemination and outreach activities and collaborate with academic and industrial partners.

Skills

Energy systems

Sustainability assessment

Techno-economic analysis

Policy evaluation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

First degree in Mechanical/Energy Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, or related discipline

Job description

Organisation/Company City St George's, University of London Department School of Science and Technology Research Field Engineering » Mechanical engineering Environmental science Physics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 25 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/London) Country United Kingdom Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Apr 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - MSCA Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

City St George’s, University of London is recruiting a Doctoral Candidate to join the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (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 “Development of a Comprehensive Techno-Sustainability Framework for Industrial High Temperature Heat Pumps”, contributing to the assessment and deployment of sustainable, economically viable, and socially acceptable heat pump solutions for industrial applications.

The successful candidate will conduct high-quality doctoral research on the techno-economic, environmental, and social sustainability of industrial high-temperature heat pumps. Responsibilities include developing integrated assessment methodologies and sustainability indicators, analysing technology adoption and stakeholder perspectives, contributing to project deliverables and publications, presenting research at conferences, engaging in dissemination and outreach activities, collaborating with academic and industrial partners across Europe, participating in network-wide training events, and supporting the achievement of project milestones and objectives.

Remuneration £50,508 inclusive of Marie Curie Fellowship allowances.

The appointment will be for 3 years form 1 April 2027

For more information. please refer to our Careers site, job reference 100447.

Applicants should hold a first degree (or equivalent) in Mehcanical/ Energy Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, or a related discipline. Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of energy systems, sustainability assessment, techno-economic analysis, or policy evaluation. Strong analytical, communication, and research skills are essential, together with the ability to work independently, engage with interdisciplinary and international collaborators, and contribute positively to a multidisciplinary research environment.

Languages ENGLISH

Research Field EngineeringEnvironmental science

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

Please note that applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the United Kingdom for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before their date of recruitment.

Selection process