Research Fellow, Energy Geostructures: Heat-Wall Modelling

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday + approx. 16 Bank/Hols

Generous pension scheme 14.5%

On-site gym access (The Edge)

Personal development courses

On-site childcare, shopping discounts,

Job summary

University of Leeds seeks a Research Fellow in Energy Geostructures to advance design and analysis of energy retaining walls used as ground heat exchangers. You will lead computational studies, develop analytical heat-flow models and work with international partners to translate findings into guidance for practice.

The role involves publishing journal papers and contributing to practical tools, within a dynamic energy geotechnics team at a leading UK university.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field with research track record.
• Experience in energy geostructures and thermal design.
• Ability to lead research projects and collaborate with partners.

Responsibilities

• Undertake numerical simulations of energy walls and related conditions.
• Develop and test analytical models for planar heat flow around energy walls.
• Collaborate with partners at Dundee and Sao Paulo to integrate inputs.
• Produce journal papers and accessible guidance for practice.
• Contribute to development of energy systems modelling tools.

Skills

Ground energy systems

Thermal analysis

Numerical simulations

Analytical modelling

Collaborative research

Education

PhD in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

University of Leeds seeks a Research Fellow in Energy Geostructures to advance design and analysis of energy retaining walls used as ground heat exchangers. You will lead computational studies, develop analytical heat-flow models and work with international partners to translate findings into guidance for practice.

The role involves publishing journal papers and contributing to practical tools, within a dynamic energy geotechnics team at a leading UK university.