Research Associate

Cardiff University; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000

Job description

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Research Associate
Cardiff School of Engineering

Applicants are invited to apply for the position of Research Associate within the Cardiff School of Engineering. The main duty of this role is to conduct research within the area of Clean and Equitable Transportation and the CLEETS NSF-UKRI Global Centre (https://www.cleets-global-center.org/) and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University, carrying out research leading to the publishing of high-quality research. To pursue excellence in research and to inspire others to do the same.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week) and fixed term for 36 months or until 30 November 2028, whichever is soonest.

Salary: £40,247 - £45,163 per annum (Grade 6). We do not anticipate appointing this position above point 6.32, £40,247 per annum)

Job ref: 19402BR

Date advert posted: Wednesday, 27 November 2024
Closing date: Wednesday, 18 December 2024
If is expected that interviews will be held on week commencing 20th of January 2025.

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

The School of Engineering holds an Athena SWAN Bronze Award that recognises good employment practice and a commitment to develop the careers of women working in science. Cardiff University is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. For this vacancy we actively encourage women to apply. We will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share opportunities.

Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at: Responsible research assessment - Research - Cardiff University

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job Description

Research

1. To actively develop and conduct research within the area of Clean and Equitable Transportation and the CLEETS NSF-UKRI Global Centre (https://www.cleets-global-center.org/) and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University by the production of measurable outputs including bidding for funding, publishing in international academic journals and conferences, and the recruitment and supervision of postgraduate research students where necessary.
2. To develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research including research funding proposals.
3. To attend team meetings and present at conferences, workshops and seminars at a local and national level as required.
4. To undertake administrative tasks associated with the CLEETS Global Centre, including the planning and organisation of project meetings, tasks and the implementation of procedures required to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
5. To prepare research ethics and research governance applications as appropriate.
6. To review and synthesise existing research literature within the field.
7. To participate in School research activities.
8. To build and create networks both internally and externally to the university, to influence decisions, explore future research requirements, and share research ideas for the benefit of research projects.

Other

1. To engage effectively with industrial, commercial and public sector organisations, professional institutions, other academic institutions etc., regionally and nationally to raise awareness of the School's profile, to cultivate strategically valuable alliances, and to pursue opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities. These activities are expected to contribute to the School and the enhancement of its regional and national profile.
2. To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance.
3. To participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world.
4. Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.

Additional Information

IMPORTANT: Evidencing Criteria
Candidates should evidence that they meet ALL of the essential criteria as well as, where relevant, the desirable criteria. As part of the application process you will be asked to provide this evidence via a supporting statement. Please ensure when submitting this document / attaching it to your application profile you name it with the vacancy reference number, in this instance, 19402BR.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

1. Postgraduate degree at PhD level (or nearing submission) in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems or related filed, or relevant work experience in power systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

1. An established expertise and proven portfolio of research within the following research fields:
1. Power system analysis including experience of the impact of electric vehicle charging on the grid.
2. Experience with scenario-based modelling.
3. Experience with integration of electricity and transport networks.
4. Power system and transport data analysis including experience with load forecasting.
5. Experience in performing modelling studies working with software packages (e.g. DigSilent, Neplan, Matalb, IPSA, AnyLogic).
2. Knowledge of the current status of research in specialist field.
3. Proven ability to publish in national/international journals, national/international conferences and/or other research outputs.
4. Knowledge and understanding of competitive research funding to be able to develop applications to funding bodies as necessary.

Communication and Team Working

1. Proven ability in effective and persuasive written and verbal communication.
2. Ability to supervise the work of others to focus team efforts and motivate individuals.

Other

1. Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and team-working within work.
2. Proven ability to work without close supervision, personally organising and leading on tasks.