Id Job: 3176774
Job Description
JOB PURPOSE
The project aims at supporting our ongoing preparations for a Sounding Rocket experiment (‘SolarMag’) which was recently awarded by ESA and which will be supported by the UK Space Agency (UKSA) and the German Aerospace Center (DLR). The Research Fellow is asked to further develop and carry out the required magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) simulations for predicting the optimal position of the magnets in the (photo-)electrochemical cells for gas bubble desorption and collection. These studies will be in part completed at the University of Warwick and in part at GeorgiaTech. The overall results will feed into the rocket hardware design and the design of the terrestrial comparison cells. Moreover, the Research Fellow will support the team in organising and coordinating meetings with ESA and the company (yet to be determined) which will develop our Sounding Rocket hardware.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Conduct Liquid-gas multiphase flow simulations and experimentation with applications to low-gravity electrochemical systems i.e. concretely: utilization and further development of the MHD theory.
2. Support of the preparations of the upcoming Sounding Rocket Experiment campaign by coordinating team meetings with involved partners (e.g. ESA).
3. To act with professionalism at all times and show respect to their colleagues and to understand and adhere to the University's value of dignity at work; they are also expected to work collegially and to support all the teams with which they have contact in achieving the University's objectives.
4. Any other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post, for which the post holder has the necessary experience and/or training.
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We are committed to supporting staff to achieve their potential. Both the Department of Chemistry and the University of Warwick hold Athena SWAN silver awards, a national initiative that recognises the advancement of gender equality, representation, progression, and success for all in academia. We provide a welcoming and inclusive working and learning environment, recognising that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued. We welcome applications from individuals who identify with any of the protected characteristics defined by the Equality Act 2010. We are supportive of staff with caring responsibilities.
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What we offer
We will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, 30 days’ holiday plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/ paternity/ adoption/parental leave policy, onsite childcare facilities. We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer you access to flexible working, for more information visit our Rewards and Benefits
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