Research Associate - Detailed Heat Exchanger Sizing and Integration with Heat Exchanger Networks

The University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented individual to advance heat integration technology. This role involves developing detailed heat exchanger models and integrating them with networks to enhance industrial applications, ultimately aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The position offers a fantastic pension scheme, excellent health and wellbeing services, and generous annual leave. Join a forward-thinking university that values flexible working arrangements and diversity in its workforce, making a significant impact on sustainability in the process industry.

Benefits

Market leading Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Exceptional starting annual leave

Paid closure over Christmas

Local and national discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in developing heat exchanger models and networks.
• Strong background in thermodynamics and heat integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed heat exchanger models to maximize heat recovery.
• Focus on integrating heat exchangers into networks for industrial applications.

Skills

Heat Exchanger Design

Heat Integration Technology

Thermodynamics

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Master's in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Reporting to Dr Nan Zhang, the successful candidate will develop detailed heat exchanger models, incorporated with heat exchanger network, in order to maximise heat recovery while minimising corresponding capital cost. The scope will predominantly cover detailed heat exchanger sizing and integration with heat exchanger networks. The role will thus focus on advancing heat integration technology to improve its practicality for industrial applications, in order to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the process industry.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working - you can find out more here.

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to [e-mail].

Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Nan Zhang

Email: [e-mail]

General enquiries:

Email: [e-mail]

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.