Offer Description
Research Objectives: (1) To develop generalised multi-physics modelling tools for Induatiral high temperature heat pumps heat exchangers that will consider material selection while accounting for modern manufacturing methods (2) The development of parametric models for multi-layer coatings arrangements using heat transfer formulations while considering interfacial features to enhance the durability and reduce the cost of heat exchanger (3) To use the models for the development of coatings and…
bonding methods that will be experimentally validated.
The primary focus of the research will be on heat exchanger components that are subject to corrosive and erosive environments.
Offer holders will be appointed as research assistants and will be required to undertake research leading to the award of a PhD by the end of the project.
Where to apply
Website: https://careers.brunel.ac.uk/vacancy/research-assistant---marie-curie---16997-620086.html
Requirements
Research Field: Engineering » Mechanical engineering
Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
A First or Upper Second-Class Honours degree (1st or 2:1), an equivalent international qualification, or a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline. Preference will be given to candidates with research experience.
Specific Requirements
- Background (mandatory):
- Thermodynamics and heat transfer
- Design and analysis of heat exchangers
- Properties of materials and material selection
- Basic experimental techniques
- Fundamentals of programming and numerical modelling
- Effective integration of AI tools into design and analysis processes
- Additional background that will be valued in the selection process:
- MATLAB and/or Python programming
- Fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
- Materials science
- Modelling of material behaviour under thermal cycling
- English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or an equivalent English language qualification accepted by Brunel University of London. Brunel University of London – English Language Requirements
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Good
Research Field: Engineering » Mechanical engineering
Additional Information
Benefits
- Annual gross salary: £50,508 per annum inclusive of London Allowance - without any pension contributions
- An additional (family) allowance is available for candidates who have family obligations (applied from and until this condition applies)
Eligibility criteria
Mobility rules (eligibility of applicants): more information here
- Researchers funded by Doctoral Networks should comply with the mobility rules: in general, they must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting organisation for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before their recruitment date.
- In addition, they:
- must not have a doctoral degree at the date of their recruitment.
- can be of any nationality
Selection process
How to apply: submit application package (see below) following this Link by 30/10/2026
The Application Package is comprised of:
- Completed application form
- CV Europass (https://europa.eu/europass/en/create-europass-cv)
- Analysis of the challenges associated with industrial heat decarbonisation and the potential of innovative high-temperature heat pump technologies to address these challenges, including the associated needs for technology development (max 3 pages)
- Short video (less than 2min): why I should be selected for the position. The candidates should address some of the following questions:
- D1: Why did you decide to apply for a position in HeatMinds?
- D2: What do you expect/want to gain from an MSCA programme?
- D3: How do you think you can add value to an MSCA programme?
- D4: Summarise your strengths and weaknesses.
- D5: Describe a time when you had to deliver a challenging project. What was your role and what was the outcome?
- D6: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
- D7: Why should you be selected for the position?
- Letters of recommendation (not mandatory)
Additional comments
Locations (place of work):
- M1-M36: the applicant will be employed by Brunel University of London and located at the College of Engineering, Design and Physical Science:
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Brunel University of London
Kingston Lane
Uxbridge, Middlesex
UB8 3PH
United Kingdom
Google Maps: Link - M18-M23: the applicant will be seconded to SoftInWay UK Ltd:
SoftInWay UK Ltd.
Pure Offices, Office 44
137 Pastures Avenue, St Georges
Weston-super-Mare, Somerset
BS22 7SB, United Kingdom
Google Maps: Link
Equal Opportunity Employers:
Brunel University of London is Equal Opportunity Employers. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by UK equality legislation
Website for additional job details: https://careers.brunel.ac.uk/vacancy/research-assistant---marie-curie---16997-620086.html
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Brunel University London
Country: United Kingdom
City: Uxbridge
Postal Code: UB8 3PH
Street: Kingston Lane
Contact
State/Province: London
City: Uxbridge
Website: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/
Street: Kingston Lane
Postal Code: UB8 3PH
E-Mail: abdulnaser.sayma@brunel.ac.uk