Current Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) plants composed of fixed offshore wind structures are typically sited relatively close to land in shallow water and use systems of offshore cables and substations to transform the electricity produced, transmit it to the shore and connect to the grid. However, in order to exploit the full renewable energy potential and requirements for the 2050 net zero target, offshore wind farms will need to be sited further offshore and in deeper waters. This brings possibilities into consideration in which transporting the energy to shore via an alternative vector such as hydrogen could become an attractive route.
We are seeking a research fellow to work within a multi-partner research project to investigate the integration of offshore renewable energy using hydrogen and comparative analysis of the socioeconomic and environmental aspects. You will be working within the COAST Engineering Research Group, which is a leading group of academics, postdocs and PhD students carrying out exciting work on European and UK projects in coastal engineering and offshore renewable energy, and publishing in the best journals in the field.
You will have a PhD in marine or offshore renewable energy with experience of numerical modelling. You will require specialist knowledge of physical or numerical modelling in ORE engineering or environmental interactions, advanced knowledge of research methods, research design and significant experience of undertaking applied research projects.
Further details of the desired characteristics for this post can be seen in the job description.
Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 6th December 2021 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Professor Deborah Greaves by email deborah.greaves@plymouth.ac.uk
This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis due for a period of 30 months to the nature of the funding.
Flexible working options including job share will be considered.
A current full driving licence and willingness to travel is desirable as you will be required to travel to locations not easily accessible using public transport.
Please note, due to the COVID-19 pandemic the University is currently implementing a number of safety measures as per Government advice therefore the successful applicant may be required to work from home in the first instance.
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We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+.
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