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Research Fellow – AR2863NB
Research positions relating to future Energy Technologies
- Prosperity Partnership Project – Characterising Electrolysis
As part of the Ensign Integrated Energy System Digital Twin UKRI funded Prosperity Partnership project with Scottish Power Energy Networks and coordinated by Strathclyde we seek to inform on the influence of Hydrogen Technologies upon the grid.
A detailed understanding of production characteristics will be developed based upon experimental observation both at cell and stack level. This will utilise dedicated 1 kW level electrolysers, supported by cell level testing. Different stress levels and realistic load cycles will be applied as advised across the consortium. Real-time data obtained on the Angel Trains 650 kW electrolyser used for the Hydrogen Train demonstration at Bo’ness will also be evaluated. Reversible operation in these stacks will be investigated, where fuel cell mode can be utilised to support hydrogen production systems in grid disconnected operation linking supporting the team’s efforts to understand the impacts of integrating ORE into low carbon energy systems.
A key focus for the DTs will be the impacts of green hydrogen production via electrolysis on the grid, modelling the effect of production at scale, and the associated electrical demand transients, as well as the longer-term role of hydrogen for heating and for industrial applications. Hydrogen’s role for grid scale energy storage will be elaborated studying across operational flexibility desired for grid balancing services e.g. inertia and frequency regulation, capacity reserve, multi-time scale demand shaping extending to inter-seasonal regimes. Models of other energy storage technologies will be integrated, and possibilities for balancing and flexibility investigated. Component models will be integrated and validated across a range of use case scenarios. The hydrogen DT will be integrated with the IES-DT.
These positions are available for early start.
Two positions are available for up to 4 years each. We anticipate experienced candidates and will consider higher level appointments for this project*.
We would expect you to have a PhD in Chemistry, Materials, Physics or Engineering. Experience relevant to some of the following is highly desirable: energy materials synthesis, electrochemistry, electrical engineering, data science, electron microscopy, materials processing and characterization.
*Appointment at grade 7 (£45,585 per annum) will be considered for candidates who are outstanding researchers in the fields of energy materials with a strong track record of leadership in facilitating the development of technological solutions to new materials and structures for clean energy, with the job description to be amended accordingly.
Please note, you may also be interested in similar posts being advertised under AR2864NB.
Informal enquiries to Professor John Irvine, email: [email protected]
For the job description related to these roles click here. AR2863NB FPs.doc
Closing Date: 30 September 2023
Research Fellow – AR2864NB
Research positions relating to future Energy Technologies
We have several openings for postdoctoral researchers to join an established, leading edge team addressing key challenges to deliver a future low carbon energy system.
We are looking for skilled scientists and engineers eager to apply their skills and to obtain a broader understanding of the underpinning energy solutions.
These projects relate to understanding the electrical characteristics of hydrogen production, new approaches to electrodes for use in low temperature electrolysis, exploring proton conducting ceramics for production of chemicals from CO2, direct ammonia fuels and methanol fuelled solid oxide cells.
These positions are available for early start.
The available roles:
- Development of Exsolution Materials for use in Alkaline Electrolysis Electrodes. (Two positions are available for up to 3 years each).
- Development of Systems Based upon Mixed Ion Conductors for Olefin production from CO2. (One position is available for 2 years).
- Investigation of Alternative Marine Fuels in High Temperature Fuel Cells. (One position is available for up to 2 years).
- Development of Proton Conducting Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Systems for Ammonia Conversion in Marine Demonstration. (One position is available for up to 18 months).
We would expect you to have a PhD in Chemistry, Materials, Physics or Engineering. Experience relevant to some of the following is highly desirable: energy materials synthesis, electrochemistry, electrical engineering, data science, electron microscopy, materials processing and characterization.
Informal enquiries to Professor John Irvine, email: [email protected]
Closing Date: 30 September 2023
For the job description related to these roles click here: AR2864NB FPs.doc
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