Research Officer Investigating Hydrogen for Advanced Marine Engines (TE4049-23-113)

This is an exciting opportunity to support a major new project investigating development of propulsion systems for use of hydrogen in maritime applications, until 31 of August 2023.

The project, Hydro MAR-E is a new collaboration funded by DfT Clean Maritime Demonstrator Competition with advanced engine manufacturer Dolphin N2, heat exchanger experts HyFlux and the marine design house BMT to develop the highly efficient, low emissions split cycle engine to use hydrogen fuel in a marine environment.  There are two positions at Research Officer grade funded by this project to operate single and multi-split cycle combustion engines operating on hydrogen.  You should be able to demonstrate:

Some research and Development experience/expertise in the testing of internal combustion engines or testing of similar technologies (e.g. gas turbines or fuel cells).A good (1 or 2:1) degree in a Mechanical, Automotive or Aeronautical engineering or an equivalent qualification and / or experience.Sufficient, up to date breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline.

In addition to the above essential criteria, the following are desirable:

Desirable - Practical engine test experience with industry standard test automation systems.  E.g. Horiba STARS, AVL PUMA.Desirable - Practical experience in the building and / or installation of engines on test facilities or with similar technologies (e.g. gas turbines or fuel cells).

We have 2 posts which are fixed term due to the 31 of August 2023 and candidates should be available to start by the 2 of May 2023.

Whilst these posts are full-time (37.00 hours per week), we would consider applications from candidates looking to work 4 days, or compressed hours which can be discussed at the interview.

All hours would need to be worked on site.

Closing Date: 11 Apr 2023
Category: Academic