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This post is currently open to employees of Cardiff University only. Please do not apply if you do not have a current contract of employment with the University.
Internal Applicants Only - Research Associate – Hydrogen Production Cycles for Net Zero Buildings
Cardiff School of Engineering
A research Associate is required to deliver the HYDERUS+ project, aiming to assess the technoeconomic feasibility of clean Hydrogen production and heat/power supply to buildings within a regional hub. The commercial viability of the approach to Hydrogen generation for decentralised heat/power will be appraised for the unique requirements of local stakeholders.
Project Objectives:
- Compare the feasibility of alternative H2 technologies for the provision of heat/power.
- Generate simulation data that will demonstrate a credible approach to H2 deployment with CO2/O2 capture/export technology.
- Specify site to develop a commercially viable system to retrofit utility and byproduct supply to local buildings. The successful candidate will work as part of the research team at Cardiff’s Gas Turbine Research Centre (GTRC).
This position is funded through SWITCH Net Zero Wales in collaboration with Swansea University and CR Plus
The candidate would be expected work between offices in Cardiff and GTRC with occasional visits to the Neath Port Talbot region.
This post is full (35 hours per week), available from September 2025 and is fixed term for 12 months.
Salary: £40,497 - £45,413 per annum (Grade 6). We do not anticipate appointing this position above point 32, salary £40,497 per annum.
Job ref: 20561BR
For informal enquiries about the post please contact Daniel Pugh at pughdg@Cardiff.ac.uk
For further details about working at Cardiff School of Engineering please contact Karen Baldwin/Chiara Riolo /Bev Jones at Enginadmin@cardiff.ac.uk
Closing date: Wednesday, 20 August 2025
External applications are currently not being considered for this post. If the decision is made to open the post to external candidates, the strapline at the top will be removed and you will be given ample time to apply – please check back periodically for details.
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
Main Duties
Research
- To conduct research within field of hydrogen-fuelled gas turbines, and cycle simulations in the context of an industrial collaborative and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University by the production of outputs, including bidding for funding, publishing in academic journals and conferences, and the recruitment and supervision of postgraduate research students.
- To develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research including research funding proposals
- To attend and or present at conferences/seminars at a local and national level as required
- To undertake administrative tasks associated with the research project, including the planning and organisation of the project and the implementation of procedures required to ensure accurate and timely reporting
- To review and synthesise existing research literature within the field
- To participate in School research activities.
- 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
- 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.
- To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance.
- To participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world
- Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Qualifications And Education
- Postgraduate degree at PhD level (or nearing completion / submission) in a related subject area or relevant industrial experience
Knowledge, Skills And Experience
- An established expertise and proven portfolio of research and/or relevant industrial experience within the following research fields:
i. Gas turbine combustion
ii. The application of alternative fuels, particularly hydrogen
iii. Gas turbine cycles
iv. Numerical simulation of thermofluids applications
- Knowledge of current status of hydrogen fuelled gas turbine cycles and emissions.
- Proven ability to publish in international journals and present work at international conferences
- Knowledge and understanding of competitive research funding to be able to develop applications to funding bodies
Communication and Team Working
- Proven ability in effective and persuasive communication
- Ability to supervise the work of others to focus team efforts and motivate individuals
Other
- Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and team-working within work
- Proven ability to work without close supervision
Desirable Criteria
- Evidence of collaborations with industry.
- Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community.
- Evidence of ability to participate in and develop both internal and external networks and utilise them to enhance the research activities of the School.
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,
20561BR
Salary Range Min.
40,497
Salary Range Max.
45,413
Job Category
Academic - Research
Grade
Grade 6
