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

1000scholars; Greater London; In loco; GBP 43.000 - 58.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

City St George’s, University of London invites applications for a doctoral research position examining the techno-economic, environmental, and social sustainability of industrial high-temperature heat pumps. The successful candidate will develop integrated assessment methodologies, analyse adoption, and contribute to project deliverables and publications with European partners.

Closing date: 25 October 2026.

Competenze

• First degree in a relevant engineering/science field with strong analytical abilities.
• Knowledge of energy systems, sustainability assessment, techno-economic analysis, or policy evaluation.
• Strong analytical, communication, and research skills; ability to work independently and with international collaborators.
• Closing date for applications: 25 October 2026 at 11:59pm.

Mansioni

• Conduct high-quality doctoral research on techno-economic, environmental, and social sustainability of industrial high-temperature heat pumps.
• Develop integrated assessment methodologies and sustainability indicators.
• Analyse technology adoption and stakeholder perspectives; contribute to deliverables and publications.
• Present research at conferences and engage in dissemination and outreach activities.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Research skills

Formazione

First degree in Mechanical/Energy Engineering

Physics

Environmental Science

Descrizione del lavoro

City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions.

Responsibilities

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 techn ology 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.

Person Specification

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.

Closing date for applications: 25 October 2026 at 11:59pm

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.

For more information please refer to the job description.

City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

The University of business, practice and the professions

£50,508 inclusive of Marie Curie Fellowship allowances