Research Associate: NextGen Aircraft Emissions

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; Presencial; GBP 33.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Cambridge invites applications for a Research Assistant/Associate in the Department of Engineering to work on the Environmental Impacts of Next-Generation Aircraft within the EU-funded SESAR project ZENITIA. The post holder will join Dr Irene Dedoussi's group at the Whittle Laboratory and collaborate with partners including UC3M, Imperial, TU Delft and Boeing.

The role focuses on building emissions inventories and near-airport air quality modelling, with opportunities to

Formación

• PhD near completion in aerospace/chemical engineering, atmospheric or environmental science, physics, applied mathematics or related field.
• Experience modelling physical systems (e.g. atmospheric modelling, aircraft performance, propulsion, combustion or fluid dynamics).
• Strong scientific programming skills.
• Publication record appropriate to career stage and excellent communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Develop global emissions inventories for current and next-generation aircraft up to 2050, including landing/take-off modelling.
• Develop, evaluate and apply near-airport air quality modelling capabilities.
• Collaborate with consortium partners and contribute to project deliverables.

Conocimientos

Publications

Scientific programming

Communication skills

Educación

PhD (or near) in engineering/science

Herramientas

Python

MATLAB

Descripción del empleo

The University of Cambridge invites applications for a Research Assistant/Associate in the Department of Engineering to work on the Environmental Impacts of Next-Generation Aircraft within the EU-funded SESAR project ZENITIA. The post holder will join Dr Irene Dedoussi's group at the Whittle Laboratory and collaborate with partners including UC3M, Imperial, TU Delft and Boeing.

The role focuses on building emissions inventories and near-airport air quality modelling, with opportunities to