Postdoctoral Researcher x2 – Optimisation of Green Hydrogen Supply Chains
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for two full-time, fixed term positions as Postdoctoral Researchers with the Erin Research Group in the School of Engineering at the University of Galway, Ireland.
These positions are funded by the MaREI Centre, the HYDEA and SH2AMROCK projects, and the University of Galway through the Strategic Research Fund and the School of Engineering. Both positions are available from 1 January 2025 to contract end date of 31 December 2026.
The Erin Research Group, led by Professor Rory Monaghan, is a European leader in the applied study of green hydrogen supply chains. Erin researchers provide supply chain modelling studies for green hydrogen projects including HyLIGHT, GENCOMM and HYDEA, and green hydrogen valleys including Green Hysland. Professor Monaghan coordinates the SH2AMROCK project, which aims to build and operate Ireland’s first green hydrogen valley. The Erin Research Group is part of the Ryan Institute for Sustainable Transitions and the MaREI Centre for Energy, Climate and Marine Research.
Salary: For both positions, Postdoctoral Researcher salary scale €44,346 – €56,764 per annum. The default position for all new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale. This may be reviewed, and consideration afforded to appointment at a higher point on the payscale (subject to the project’s funding limitations), where evidence of prior years’ equivalent experience is accepted in determining placement on the scale above point 1, subject to the maximum of the scale. (Research Salary Scales – University of Galway)
Job Descriptions
The Postdoctoral Researcher 1 will lead the Erin group’s activities on the techno economic and life cycle modelling and optimization of green hydrogen supply chains, with emphases on (i) domestic production, storage, distribution and end-use, and (ii) the role of ports as renewable energy and green hydrogen hubs.
Postdoctoral Researcher 2 will lead the Erin group’s activities on the techno economic and life cycle modelling and optimization of green hydrogen supply chains, with emphases on (i) transnational transportation of hydrogen via pipelines and ships and (ii) hydrogen derivatives (hydrogen-to-X), including ammonia, fertilisers, methanol, liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHCs), synthetic fuels, and other products.
Specific roles for both positions include:
- Leading the development and improvement of Erin’s modelling tools.
- Leading the delivery of necessary project outputs on time.
- Managing the relationships between Erin and project partners in industry, government, NGOs, and academia.
- Leading the preparation of technical and financial reports for funders.
- Supporting the activities of Erin through student supervision, funding proposal preparation, and dayto-day group management as needed.
- Supporting the delivery of one module, as required by the Discipline of Mechanical Engineering, per academic year.
- Leading the dissemination of research findings by publication in journal papers, presentation in international conferences, social media, etc.
Eligibility Requirements
Essential Requirements:
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- Demonstrably excellent written and spoken English and excellent presentation skills.
- A PhD in engineering, or a closely related discipline, with a thesis relevant to this topic. o Candidates who have submitted a thesis prior to start date and awaiting viva (thesis defence) are also eligible to apply. If successful, they will be appointed as a Research Associate until confirmation of completion of their viva.
- Demonstrated expertise in techno economic modelling and/or life cycle assessment. • Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following programming languages: Python, Julia, Matlab, Octave, or other multi-purpose technical computing languages.
- A record of publishing your own work as a senior (first, corresponding or last) author in high-impact journal paper publications and/or presenting it at international conferences relevant to this topic.
Desirable Requirements:
- Expertise in optimisation techniques.
- Experience in preparing, delivering, and assessing Bachelors and Masters level classes.
- Experience in writing research funding applications.
- Experience in supervising student projects.
- Experience in project and/or group management.
To Apply
- Jobs – University of Galway. Applications must be submitted online. o How to apply guide
- For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Rory Monaghan, Email: ei.yawlagfoytisrevinu@nahganom.yror.
- University’s Strategic Plan
- Working in Research at University of Galway
- Moving to Ireland (Euraxess)
- Applicant Information
- We reserve the right to re-advertise or extend the closing date for this post.
- University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.
- All positions are recruited in line with Open, Transparent, Merit (OTM) and Competency based recruitment.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 14 September 2024.
It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.
