ORE Dual-Energy Platform Research Fellow

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Development of an innovative, floating, dual-energy platform for Small Island Development States Based in the Faculty of Science and Engineering, the School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics is a friendly, creative and inspiring place to study and covers the subject areas of civil and coastal engineering, computing, electrical and electronic engineering and robotics, mathematical sciences, mechanical, marine and materials engineering, and navigation and maritime science. With many internationally recognised experts, our teaching staff are passionate about providing an innovative and inspiring learning experience. The School hosts the Marine Building, home to the world-class Coastal, Ocean and Sediment Transport (COAST) Laboratory, amongst many other facilities. The School is a collaborative and interdisciplinary community of world-leading academics and researchers focused upon the creation of knowledge and innovative solutions that have a positive impact upon society. We have an extensive portfolio of research from offshore renewable energy, coastal engineering and robotics to cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and data science. The School holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award demonstrating the University’s ongoing commitment to advancing gender equality and success for all. We are inviting applications for a post-doctoral researcher to support the UKRI-funded project ‘Development of the next-generation floating hybrid energy platform for island communities’. This project aims to address the energy needs of the 58 Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and other coastal communities, by developing a new floating energy generation platform, that combines solar PV and wave energy generation into one robust, modular device. The use and development of floating solar PV has so far been hindered by the need to anchor these systems in areas of low-wave activity due to damage storms and high-seas can have on the PV panels. Rather than combat the ocean, this project intends to harness waves as a complementary power source through the development of an innovative hybrid wave PV energy platform, complete with ruggedised modules, flexible-elastic cabling, and innovative submergibility, which enables the modular platforms to submerge below the water line in rough weather, protecting the system from storms and large wave damage. The project focusses on Maldives, comprising 188 inhabited islands, as rising fuel costs and logistical challenges mean that it has among the highest cost of electricity generation in South Asia. Like many island communities, Maldives would like to adopt renewable energy; however, the geography makes this transition difficult - both in terms of generation of electricity but also its distribution across multiple islands. New, ocean-based systems are urgently needed in SIDS and represent a feasible development in the transition to renewable energy. The specific objectives for the work carried out at the University of Plymouth are to carry out numerical modelling and physical experiments in the COAST Laboratory to assess the hydrodynamics and performance of the hybrid wave PV energy platform. This will involve computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modelling of an oscillating water column (OWC) wave energy converter. It will also involve construction of a scale model of the floating hybrid OWC-PV system for a series of physical experiments in the UoP COAST Lab and analysis to assess the hydrodynamics and performance of a single floating hybrid OWC-PV system device in a range of representative sea states and conditions. Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement. For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Deborah Greaves: by email at **** by tele**** Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 23 January 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis for 18 months due to funding. Flexible working options including job share will be considered. We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities. The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges. The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT Job Description
Region:
Location:
Plymouth
Salary:
£36,386 - £42,155 per annum - Grade 7
Package:
Full-Time, Fixed-Term
Contractual hours:
37
Basis:
FT Temporary Fulltime All Year ]]>
Based in the Faculty of Science and Engineering, the School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics is a friendly, creative and inspiring place to study and covers the subject areas of civil and coastal engineering, computing, electrical and electronic
engineering and robotics, mathematical sciences, mechanical, marine and materials engineering, and navigation and maritime science. With many internationally recognised experts, our teaching staff are passionate about providing an innovative and inspiring learning experience. The School hosts the Marine Building, home to the world-class Coastal, Ocean and Sediment Transport (COAST) Laboratory, amongst many other facilities. The School is a collaborative and interdisciplinary community of world-leading academics and researchers focused upon the creation of knowledge and innovative solutions that have a positive impact upon society. We have an extensive portfolio of research from offshore renewable energy, coastal engineering and robotics to cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and data science. The School holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award demonstrating the University’s ongoing commitment to advancing gender equality and success for all.
We are inviting applications for a post-doctoral researcher to support the UKRI-funded project ‘Development of the next-generation floating hybrid energy platform for island communities’. This project aims to address the energy needs of the 58 Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and other coastal communities, by developing a new floating energy generation platform, that combines solar PV and wave energy generation into one robust, modular device.
The use and development of floating solar PV has so far been hindered by the need to anchor these systems in areas of low-wave activity due to damage storms and high-seas can have on the PV panels. Rather than combat the ocean, this project intends to harness waves as a complementary power source through the development of an innovative hybrid wave PV energy platform, complete with ruggedised modules, flexible-elastic cabling, and innovative submergibility, which enables the modular platforms to submerge below the water line in rough weather, protecting the system from storms and large wave damage.
The project focusses on Maldives, comprising 188 inhabited islands, as rising fuel costs and logistical challenges mean that it has among the highest cost of electricity generation in South Asia. Like many island communities, Maldives would like to adopt renewable energy; however, the geography makes this transition difficult - both in terms of generation of electricity but also its distribution across multiple islands. New, ocean-based systems are urgently needed in SIDS and represent a feasible development in the transition to renewable energy.
The specific objectives for the work carried out at the University of Plymouth are to carry out numerical modelling and physical experiments in the COAST Laboratory to assess the hydrodynamics and performance of the hybrid wave PV energy platform.
This will involve computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modelling of an oscillating water column (OWC) wave energy converter. It will also involve construction of a scale model of the floating hybrid OWC-PV system for a series of physical experiments in the UoP COAST Lab and analysis to assess the hydrodynamics and performance of a single floating hybrid OWC-PV system device in a range of representative sea states and conditions.
Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Deborah Greaves: by email at ****
by tele****
Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 23 January 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.
This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis for 18 months due to funding.
Flexible working options including job share will be considered.
We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.
The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.
The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages
We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT
Job Description
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£36,386 - £42,155 per annum - Grade 7
36386
36386
42155
Academic/Research
Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT
Plymouth
Full-Time, Fixed-Term
37
FT Temporary Fulltime All Year
Fri, 6 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

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