The Energy Reactions and Carriers Group, led by Dr Ewa Marek, is looking for a research assistant/associate to investigate the potential for thermal (TES) and thermochemical (TCES) energy storage to provide services to the grid, and enable wider deployment of renewable energy. The project addresses the need for a low-cost and efficient technology for energy storage on a large scale. The work encompasses fundamental studies in tandem with the development of whole-system modelling of TES and TCES systems. The considered TCES will include various reversible gas-solid reactions, including oxidation/reduction, carbonation/decarbonation or hydration/dehydration.
The work of the post-holder will encompass experiments and process modelling, delivering information for process optimisation and techno-economic analysis. The candidate must be highly motivated and must have a strong academic record. Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to ensure deadlines are met are a must. Previous experience with storage materials is not required, but examples of previous work researching new materials and modelling gas-solid reactions are welcome.
The project is funded by EPSRC and will involve a close collaboration of the post-holder with partners from the Department of Engineering (University of Cambridge), Imperial College London and the University of Manchester. The PDRA will travel to partners and attend regular meetings, presenting the progress of the work.
More information about the Energy Reactions and Carriers Group is available here: https://www.ceb.cam.ac.uk/research/groups/energy-reactions-and-carriers.
More information about the Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology is available here: https://www.ceb.cam.ac.uk.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 11 months in the first instance.
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If you have any queries regarding the application process and/or the role, please contact Alessandra Uomo at hr@ceb.cam.ac.uk.
Please quote reference NQ38221 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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Further information
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION
Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
SALARY
£29,605-£33,966 or
£36,024-£44,263
REFERENCE
NQ38221
CATEGORY
PUBLISHED
25 August 2023
CLOSING DATE
13 September 2023