Research Associate in Particle-Laden Reacting Flows

University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK research university is seeking a Research Associate to advance flue gas cleaning technologies from industrial emissions, especially in Energy-from-Waste plants. The role involves developing predictive models and tackling operational challenges related to particle interactions. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in a relevant field and have expertise in experimental fluid mechanics and imaging techniques.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Defined benefits pension scheme

Staff discounts

Family-friendly initiatives

Flexible working

Qualifications

• PhD focused on multiphase, particle-laden and reacting flows required.
• Strong expertise in high-speed imaging and laser/optical diagnostics needed.
• Experience designing high temperature experimental apparatus necessary.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to M2CLEAN project focusing on flue gas cleaning technologies.
• Investigate dynamics of particle interactions across various scales.
• Develop predictive models to enhance understanding of flue gas cleaning.

Skills

PhD in engineering or related area

Expertise in experimental fluid mechanics

Experience in high-speed imaging

Fabrication of experimental apparatus

Strong publication record

Education

PhD in engineering, physical sciences, or related area

Job description

Overview

Job Description

Grade UE07: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum. College of Science & Engineering / School of Engineering / Institute for Multiscale Thermofluids. Full-time: 35 hours per week. Fixed Term: up to 36 months.

The Opportunity

We invite applications for a Research Associate position to advance flue gas cleaning technologies from industrial emissions, particularly in Energy-from-Waste (EfW) plants. The EfW solutions incorporate advanced flue gas cleaning systems that notably reduce landfill waste, lower emissions, generate energy, and assist in material recovery, thus supporting a sustainable closed-loop circular economy. The appointed researcher will contribute to the M2CLEAN project, which intends to thoroughly investigate the complex dynamics of particle interactions at various scales, including those between solid particles, liquid droplets, and gas phases. The research work will tackle key operational challenges such as regulating temperature and humidity, alongside optimising particle size and distribution to increase emission removal efficiency. The primary goal of this project is to create experimentally informed predictive models that detail these inter-particle interactions, enhancing understanding and efficiency of semi-dry flue gas cleaning systems.

Your skills and attributes for success

• PhD in engineering, physical sciences, physics or a clearly related area, with a focus on multiphase, particle-laden and reacting flows.
• Strong expertise in experimental fluid mechanics, with a specific focus on multiphase reacting flows.
• Strong expertise in high-speed imaging, laser/optical diagnostics for multiphase flows.
• Expertise in designing, fabricating, and operating experimental apparatus relevant to high temperature and reacting flow environments.
• Strong track-record in publishing in peer reviewed scientific journals

Next steps

As a valued member of our team you can expect an exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. We give you support, nurture your talent and reward success. You will benefit from a competitive reward package and a wide range of staff benefits, which includes a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, flexible working and much more. The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant.

Equality & Inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Right to work

If invited for interview you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages.

About Us

As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow's greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.

About the Team

Engineering has been taught at Edinburgh in one form or another since 1673. The School of Engineering was formed in 2002 from the previously existing departments, and has grown to have the largest number of students among the seven Schools in the College of Science and Engineering. The School has a strong track record in producing technology spin-outs and developing industry links. Current research income in the School was c.£22.0M in 2020/21. The School of Engineering holds a bronze Athena SWAN award.

Further information, including details of undergraduate & postgraduate taught programmes, is available on the School website.