KTP Associate

RGU
Edinburgh
1 year ago
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Robert Gordon University is an innovative, impactful and inclusive University with an established track record of success in teaching and research, student satisfaction and graduate employability.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Hydrogen System Engineer to fast-track their career development as a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associate, utilising skills in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Process Engineering with a specific focus on Thermodynamics Cycle, Electrolysis and Data Analysis. You will undertake a 36-month collaborative project between Intervention Rentals UK Limitedand Robert Gordon University (School of Computing, Engineering and Technology), jointly funded by Innovate UK and Intervention Rentals. The post will be based at the company’s offices in Westhill, Aberdeenshire. As a Hydrogen System Engineer, your responsibility will be to develop and commercialise a fully integrated system producing both electricity and green hydrogen from waste heat. This innovative solution will incorporate machine learning, allowing the company to be the first to enter the energy transition market with a system that can be optimised for different scales and operational conditions.

Interventions Rental is working on bridging the gap between traditional energy services and a sustainable future with proven expertise and renewable innovation. The company aims to make sure that embraces the circular economy principles and chart a course towards a future where sustainability isn’t just a catchphrase, but a way of life.

You will receive extensive practical and formal training, gain marketable skills, broaden their knowledge and expertise within an industrially relevant project, and gain valuable experience from industrial and academic mentors. The KTP Associate will also benefit from a Personal Development Budget of £6,.

You must have at least a 2.1/Merit MEng/MSc in Mechanical, Chemical or Process Engineering. A PhD in a relevant field would be desirable, and relevant industrial placements or previous employment is highly desirable. You require excellent knowledge of the thermodynamics cycle and process integration, as well as some knowledge of hydrogen production, storage and transport. An interest in computing/computer science is essential and prior knowledge of machine learning techniques is desirable.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required, as the ideal candidate must be able to communicate effectively with a range of different individuals. i.e., technical, academic, business and customers. Team working and flexibility will be a key requirement. Candidates must be innovative, driven and willing to learn new skills.

RGU's ultra-modern campus, located on the outskirts of the vibrant and prosperous city of Aberdeen, offers a superb place to live, work and develop your career. A relocation package is available to assist with your transition to RGU, where you’ll enjoy working in one of the most impressive university settings in the UK, with first-class educational infrastructure and outstanding sporting and leisure facilities, all set against a stunning rural backdrop on the banks of the river Dee. More information can be found on our

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