Research Fellow - Knowledge/Software Engineer (012018-61)

Category: Research | Faculty/Division: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment | School: Engineering and the Built Environment | Department: Engineering and the Built Environment | Location: City Centre Campus (Millennium Point) | Post Type: Full Time | Closing Date: 28 Feb 2018 |   This role will be to specifically support a new 3 year programme of research within the Faculty of Computing Engineering and Built Environment (CEBE). This Interreg funded programme of research focusses on the remediation of waste streams using algae and then conversion of the algae into high value products thereby contributing to the development of a sustainable circular economy. This role will specifically involve the design and development of decision support tools that will capture and integrate data from the project. These tools will utilise GIS modelling, techno-economic modelling, Semantic search functions which will be developed during the project with partners. The successful candidate will report directly to the principal investigator but will liaise with other researchers and project support teams in the faculty. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate on a transnational research project and work within an interdisciplinary team of academics as well as with Industry, NGO and Government stakeholders. The successful candidate will have access to the world class facilities and expertise within the knowledge based engineering research group and be part of this large and exciting European initiative. This post is for a research fellow educated to degree level in a relevant subject area with a clear commitment to scholarship, research and learning. Research experience is required in a subject relevant to Knowledge Engineering, Semantic technologies and decision support techniques. Understanding or experience within the renewable energy/ low carbon sector would be preferable but not essential. Other attributes relevant to this position are: Ability to work collaboratively with academic colleagues and Industrial partners Excellent communication and presentation skills Excellent  word-processing and multi-media skills High level of motivation Commitment to anti-discriminatory working Excellent interpersonal administrative and organisational skills This role is to support the ALG-AD project. ALG-AD is part funded by Interreg North-West Europe Programme, which fosters transnational cooperation to make Northwestern Europe a key economic player and an attractive place to work and live, with high levels of innovation, sustainability and cohesion. For further information please visit : www.nweurope.eu Informal enquiries can be sent to Professor Lynsey Melville (email: Lynsey.Melville@bcu.ac.uk). Early applications are encouraged as applications will be considered on a rolling basis.