Postdoctoral Researcher: Hybrid Bioenergy & Thermal Systems

Consortium of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Voluntary and Community Organisations Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Birmingham is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to advance their BioSolar Project. The role involves designing and optimizing a hybrid energy system, requiring a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related fields. Candidates must have proven experience in renewable energy and strong analytical and communication skills. This is a fixed-term position offering a salary between £41,064 and £46,049 per annum. The university promotes equality and diversity, welcoming applications from all community sections.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Proven research experience in hybrid or renewable-energy systems required.
• Experience in experimental design and laboratory setup is essential.
• High-quality publications and interdisciplinary collaboration expected.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and optimise hybrid energy–food–waste system.
• Lead laboratory-scale R&D on PCM-integrated heat exchangers.
• Develop modelling tools for thermal and system-level optimisation.

Skills

Experimental design

Data analysis

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Energy Systems

PhD in Thermal Sciences

Tools

COMSOL

ANSYS

MATLAB

TRNSYS

Job description

A leading university in Birmingham is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to advance their BioSolar Project. The role involves designing and optimizing a hybrid energy system, requiring a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related fields. Candidates must have proven experience in renewable energy and strong analytical and communication skills. This is a fixed-term position offering a salary between £41,064 and £46,049 per annum. The university promotes equality and diversity, welcoming applications from all community sections.