Research Fellow in Two-Phase Thermal Systems (SM4091-18-481)

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) has awarded a research grant of £907k to the team led by Professor Marengo. The EPSRC project HyHP proposes the modelling and the experimental characterisation of a novel wickless heat transfer device applicable both on the ground and in space. The name Hybrid Heat Pipe (HyHP) comes from the fact that the well-established loop thermosyphon (TS) is transformed into a plain serpentine device with one evaporator for each turn, as a pulsating heat pipe (PHP). It is expected that the primary beneficiary of this research will be the space industry; however, advantages are not confined to this specific field, as the support of two ground-based companies indicates.

You are expected to be involved in the developing, planning and managing of research projects in consultation with a Principal Investigator, developing a publication record and learning to generate funding and supervise less experienced researchers. The role will normally require a level of research knowledge, skill and experience equivalent to PhD. You may also be expected to contribute to the teaching and/or consultancy activities in order to ensure continuous development of knowledge in the subject area.

It is expected that the criteria below regarding knowledge and qualifications will be met by the successful candidate.

An excellent (1 or 2:1) degree in Mechanical, or Aeronautical, or Space Engineering or degrees with similar competences.Excellent, up to date breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline, with a specific competence in Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics.Research experience/expertise and developing further skills in Thermal management and knowledge of research methods and techniques, ideally a postgraduate qualification/PhD or an equivalent level of professional experience. A PhD related to thermal physics experiments will be highly appreciated and even more important a specific competence in two-phase flows.Appears committed to obtaining a relevant higher degree/professional qualification.Understanding of equality of opportunity, academic content and issues relating to student need.Competent IT skills and specific knowledge of numerical codeSExcellent competence in the experimental measurement of two-phase flows, and in particular of heat pipes.Previous experience in microgravity experiments in highly evaluated

The appointment is for a fixed term of 10 months and is full time.

Closing Date: 19 Sep 2018
Category: Academic