Total 25 job vacancies by University of Strathclyde

Salary range: £36,924 - £45,163
FTE: 1
Term: Open-ended
Closing Date: 25 November 2024
Location: Paisley, Renfrew

The University of Strathclyde is a leading international technological institution and has a long history of working with industry to deliver strong business growth from access to research and innovation expertise. The latest major initiative continuing to deliver on this track record is through the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS).

As a magnet for innovation in advanced manufacturing, the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) group of specialist R&D centres, supports manufacturing, engineering and associated tech businesses of all sizes, to thrive domestically and internationally through accelerating productivity, embracing new digital technologies and achieving net-zero targets.

We turn smart ideas into reality and deliver ground-breaking research.

Coming from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, our passionate team works alongside industry, academia, and the public sector to solve problems, train the workforce of the future and generate the creative ideas that will transform manufacturing.

Ultimately, we are growing the economy, developing a vibrant and skilled talent pool and helping create prosperous, sustainable communities.

NMIS is looking to appoint a Claims & Reporting Manager to contribute to the ongoing operation and enhancement of financial management across the full NMIS Group, supporting delivery of the Group and Specialist centre business plans. The successful candidate will join the Finance and Administration Team and be responsible for managing all non-Research & Knowledge Exchange grant claims, associated audits, and management account reconciliations, including the large annual Catapult grant which is the largest in the University. The Claims & Reporting Manager will work closely with the Finance & Admin Team Lead, using their financial analysis skills to support the provision of management information for both strategic and operational purposes, including supporting financial reporting, planning, budgeting, and forecasting. The post holder will also manage the monthly salary charging and reconciliation. In addition, this role will deputise for the Finance and Administration Team Lead when required.

To be considered for this role you will be educated to a minimum of Higher grade level (or equivalent), with significant work experience in a similar environment. You will be used to working in a fast-paced environment, working to tight internal and external deadlines. You will have extensive experience of commercial contract and research grant funding, and specific knowledge of Catapult grant funding or other complex, multi-institutional research funding.

You will have experience of Microsoft Office packages, particularly Word, Outlook and Excel and substantial experience of the University’s Financial Management System.

You will be an excellent communicator able to support and advise a diverse range of stakeholders. You must have the knowledge and confidence to challenge colleagues, including those at a senior level. You will have the ability to co-ordinate team activities and work as part of a team. You must also be familiar with university procedures and regulations relating to finance and purchasing/procurement.

Initial interviews have been scheduled for w/c 16 December 2024.

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Salary range: £46,485 - £49,250 per annum
FTE: 1
Term: Fixed Term until 31 January 2027
Closing Date: 10 November 2024

The Scottish Partnership in Energy and Engineering Research (SPEER) is a partnership of 14 Scottish Universities working collaboratively to maximise impact in energy and engineering research and innovation. SPEER works strategically with academia, industry and public sector/government to further build upon and grow Scotland’s energy and engineering research excellence to drive global competitiveness and socio-economic impact. SPEER has recently formed from the integration of two world-class pan-Scottish partnerships; the Scottish Research Partnership in Engineering (SRPe) (www.srpe.ac.uk) and the Energy Technology Partnership (ETP) (www.etp-scotland.ac.uk). The SPEER Engineering Pillar is managed in accordance with the SRPe approach, and the SPEER Energy Pillar in accordance with the ETP approach. Both Energy and Engineering pillars are focused around key themes.

The activities of the SPEER Energy Pillar are focused around a broad spectrum of low-carbon Energy Themes, aligning the research and innovation strengths of the Scottish universities with the key strategic opportunities for socio-economic impact and growth.

Based at the state-of-the-art Technology & Innovation Centre in Glasgow, the SPEER Deputy Director of Energy will be a high calibre versatile professional with a wide range of skills who can manage all aspects of SPEER strategic, operational and project delivery. You will work closely with the SPEER Executive Director and manage the day-to-day operational and project delivery of the wider SPEER team. Due to the integrated nature of the partnership, you will work closely with the SPEER Deputy Director (Engineering) to identify areas of synergy between the Engineering and Energy Strategies and develop joint initiatives. You will collaborate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders from across a number of organisations spanning academia, industry and public sector, including at senior/executive level.

Your main activities and responsibilities will be across the full range of engineering focused SPEER activities, including management and oversight of partnership-wide SPEER funded initiatives and programmes; design, development and delivery of strategic investment cases, strategic initiatives/programmes, collaborative proposals and workshops; identifying and developing new collaborations with academia, industry and public sector, horizon scanning, identification and monitoring of collaborative funding opportunities; organisation and delivery of conferences, events and workshops; marketing and communications; management and coordination of early career researcher skills development/training initiatives; budget management and financial reporting; project delivery and progress tracking; development of databases, and day-to-day operational management and supervision of the SPEER executive office team.

To be considered for the role you must be educated to a minimum of degree level in a relevant discipline, or with equivalent relevant experience within the higher education, public or industry sectors. You will have extensive experience across stakeholder management, cross-sectoral collaborative strategic proposal / investment case development and workshop delivery, marketing and communications, conference and events management, strategic initiative and collaborative project development and delivery, project management and project performance monitoring, financial management and general operational delivery management and staff supervision, ideally within an industry facing higher education collaborative research environment.

In addition to having excellent interpersonal, organisational & planning, management, communication and IT skills, you must have the versatility and drive to embrace new challenges. Many aspects of delivery will be non-prescriptive and you must be able to operate proactively with a high degree of flexibility, and with a high level of motivation and personal initiative.

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Salary range: £46485 - £56921 per annum
FTE: 1.0
Term: Fixed term until 31/01/2027
Closing Date: 10 November 2024

The Scottish Partnership in Energy and Engineering Research (SPEER) is a partnership of 14 Scottish Universities working collaboratively to maximise impact in energy and engineering research and innovation. SPEER works strategically with academia, industry and public sector/government to further build upon and grow Scotland’s energy and engineering research excellence to drive global competitiveness and socio-economic impact. SPEER has recently formed from the integration of two world-class pan-Scottish partnerships; the Scottish Research Partnership in Engineering (SRPe) (www.srpe.ac.uk) and the Energy Technology Partnership (ETP) (www.etp-scotland.ac.uk). The SPEER Engineering Pillar is managed in accordance with the SRPe approach, and the SPEER Energy Pillar in accordance with the ETP approach. Both Energy and Engineering pillars are focused around key themes.

The activities of the SPEER Engineering Strategy are focused around strategic themes aligning the research and innovation strengths of the Scottish universities with the key strategic opportunities for socio-economic impact and growth.

Based at the state-of-the-art Technology & Innovation Centre in Glasgow, the SPEER Deputy Director of Engineering will be a high calibre versatile professional with a wide range of skills who can manage all aspects of SPEER strategic, operational and project delivery. You will work closely with the SPEER Executive Director and manage the day-to-day operational and project delivery of the wider SPEER team. Due to the integrated nature of the partnership, you will work closely with the SPEER Deputy Director (Energy) to identify areas of synergy between the Engineering and Energy Strategies and develop joint initiatives. You will collaborate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders from across a number of organisations spanning academia, industry and public sector, including at senior/executive level.

Your main activities and responsibilities will be across the full range of engineering focused SPEER activities, including management and oversight of partnership-wide SPEER funded initiatives and programmes; design, development and delivery of strategic investment cases, strategic initiatives/programmes, collaborative proposals and workshops; identifying and developing new collaborations with academia, industry and public sector, horizon scanning, identification and monitoring of collaborative funding opportunities; organisation and delivery of conferences, events and workshops; marketing and communications; management and coordination of early career researcher skills development/training initiatives; budget management and financial reporting; project delivery and progress tracking; development of databases, and day-to-day operational management and supervision of the SPEER executive office team.

To be considered for the role you must be educated to a minimum of degree level in a relevant discipline, or with equivalent relevant experience within the higher education, public or industry sectors. You will have extensive experience across stakeholder management, cross-sectoral collaborative strategic proposal / investment case development and workshop delivery, marketing and communications, conference and events management, strategic initiative and collaborative project development and delivery, project management and project performance monitoring, financial management and general operational delivery management and staff supervision, ideally within an industry facing higher education collaborative research environment.

In addition to having excellent interpersonal, organisational & planning, management, communication and IT skills, you must have the versatility and drive to embrace new challenges. Many aspects of delivery will be non-prescriptive and you must be able to operate proactively with a high degree of flexibility, and with a high level of motivation and personal initiative.

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The University of Strathclyde is looking to appoint a Porter to support our conferencing and events activity within the Technology & Innovation Centre (TIC). The Technology & Innovation Centre (TIC) is the University’s flagship research facility, opened by HM The Queen in July 2015. TIC is home to £11m of dedicated, flexible conferencing facilities, and has quickly established itself as one the country’s most popular venues for business events and academic meetings, hosting more than 600 events and 42,000 delegates in academic year 2022/23 alone. The Conference Porter will play a key role in ensuring that our clients’ events are delivered effectively and to a standard which is genuinely world-class.

Working across the Conferencing & Events and TIC Operations teams, the Porter will be central to day-to-day operations. The successful candidate should have experience of working in a similar environment, such as a conference centre, banqueting suite, hotel or performance venue. The role will involve:

• setting up and turning around rooms and foyer spaces to the layout required by clients
• storing equipment and furniture securely and appropriately when not in use
• receipt, delivery and safe handling of all materials relating to conferences and events taking place in the facility
• supporting the movement of goods and furniture throughout the building
• assistance with wayfinding in the building and giving information on general use of the facilities
• ensuring that conferencing and event spaces are kept are well-maintained, tidy and presentable at all times, befitting to a five-star conference venue
• weekly fire safety and first aid checks for all conferencing and event space

As well as experience of providing a customer-focused support service, the successful candidate will have existing knowledge and a keen awareness of the importance and day-to-day application of key health and safety and manual handling procedures. This post will involve a high volume of manual handling on a daily basis, and the successful candidate will ideally hold a valid manual handling certificate, and be able to contribute to the ongoing and consistent application and development of our safe working practices and standard operating procedures.

The post-holder will be required to work 35 hours per week, 5 days over 7. Shift patterns will depend on the needs of the business, but will regularly include hours outside the normal working week, i.e. early mornings, evenings and weekends, throughout the year. A 5% premium will be added to the salary of the successful candidate to reflect this non-standard working pattern.

This post will be key to the delivery of a high level of customer service in TIC, and will require an individual interested in working with a wide range of people, problem solving and willing to be flexible in their approach to the work.

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Salary range: £36,024 - £44,263
FTE: 1
Term: Open-ended
Closing Date: 20 October 2024
Location: NMIS, Renfrew

The University of Strathclyde is a leading international technological institution and has a long history of working with industry to deliver strong business growth from access to research and innovation expertise. The latest major initiative continuing to deliver on this track record is through the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland.

As a magnet for innovation in advanced manufacturing, the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) group of specialist R&D centres (including the Digital Factory), supports manufacturing, engineering, and associated tech businesses of all sizes, to thrive domestically and internationally through accelerating productivity, embracing new digital technologies and achieving net-zero targets.

We turn smart ideas into reality and deliver ground-breaking research.

Coming from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, our passionate team works alongside industry, academia, and the public sector to solve problems, train the workforce of the future, and generate the creative ideas that will transform manufacturing.

The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) is the future of manufacturing at the heart of the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland. It is where industry, academia, and the public sector work together on ground-breaking manufacturing research to transform productivity levels, make companies more competitive and boost the skills of our current and future workforce.

Empowering autonomous decision-making within manufacturing enterprises, whether large corporations or small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), stands as a cornerstone of digital transformation. Central to this endeavour are decision support systems driven by algorithms rooted in statistical analysis, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Crafting these algorithms necessitates a profound exchange of knowledge between manufacturing domain experts and iterative refinement through building, training, and validating data-driven models.

A solid understanding of machine learning algorithms is essential. Additionally, you will be expected to transform raw data into compelling visual narratives that support decision-making in the manufacturing industry. Your role will involve developing innovative visualization solutions to present manufacturing data in a clear and engaging manner. Collaborating closely with data scientists, engineers, and UX designers, you will turn raw data into visual insights that drive informed decision-making.

To tackle these challenges head-on, NMIS is actively seeking a proficient Data Scientist. This role will bridge NMIS, the University, and its industrial partners, facilitating robust knowledge exchange initiatives including collaborative research and development.

The ideal candidate will bring to the table research and/or technical expertise across several domains:

• Proficiency in statistical analysis, machine learning, and artificial intelligence methodologies as applied to industrial datasets.
• Competence in designing and managing diverse database structures (i.e. relational, non-relational)
• Expertise in data exploration, visualization, and the seamless integration of ground truth sources into training datasets.
• Craft dashboards and data visualisations that effectively communicate complex data insights to stakeholders.
• Experience in developing models on remote servers for subsequent deployment to edge devices or business intelligence systems.
• Collaboration prowess, adept at working within interdisciplinary teams comprising data scientists, engineers, and other technical specialists.

To be considered for this role, you will be educated to a minimum of PhD level in in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics or be educated to a minimum of 2:1 Honors degree in addition to significant relevant experience within a relevant industrial environment.

For informal enquiries, please contact Sarini Jayasinghe, Data Analystics Theme Lead, jayasinghe.jayasinghe@strath.ac.uk

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Salary range: £57,696 - £64,914 per annum
FTE: 1
Term: Open-ended
Closing Date: 11 September 2024

We are seeking a highly visible inspirational Head of Operations for our new Advanced Net Zero Innovation Centre (ANZIC) facility to work with the Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) to grow the operations, teams, and business impact of the significant investment made in this facility. ANZIC is a facility where we are co-locating our capabilities that support the design, manufacture, integration and testing of decarbonisation products and the post holder will be front and centre of the delivery and will be the focal point for engagements with the centre.

ANZIC will host a cross section of industrial equipment from testing to deep-tech manufacturing coming together to deliver a full Net Zero innovation ecosystem.

The Head of Operations will be the leader of the facility on the ground with high internal and external visibility, deputising for the SRO as required and being responsible for supporting the growth of the capability (people + facility).

The Head of Operations will provide leadership and management across ANZICs operations and services including facilities, workshop technical resources and staff, capital asset management and large-scale capital projects.

The post holder will be expected to provide line management, budget maintenance and strategic planning across the ANZIC team. They will be a member of the ANZIC Operational Board providing input to and development of the Centre’s vision and strategic plans for operational excellence and activities aligned with the University’s objectives.

You will engage with local and international industrial partners, funding agencies and prospective partners/clients, expanding the portfolio of opportunities.

You will also be responsible for ensuring that the operational activities of the Centre run efficiently and that all users are able to deliver their projects with operational excellence.

You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to interact with a range of stakeholders, across industry and academia.

ANZIC is formally linked to the University, through the Faculty of Engineering.

This is a unique chance to deliver the future of Net Zero Innovation on a global scale.

If this resonates, we want to hear from you. Together, we can pioneer solutions to accelerate the transition to sustainable, decentralised Net Zero systems worldwide.

To be considered for the role, you will have significant experience in engineering or operational management, have worked in a similar environment before and have a desire to deliver operational excellence, engage across the organisation and be visible internally and externally delivering a high-profile role.

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The Department of Chemical and Process Engineering (CPE) within the Faculty of Engineering is seeking to recruit a Research Associate to carry out theoretical modelling work to explore decarbonisation technologies including biomass valorisation, CO2 conversion, waste plastic recycling, etc. This position is one of the three PDRA positions to be recruited for one UKRI funded project with an overall aim at reshaping a fossil-free feedstock carbon supply to accelerate net-zero.

The position requires in-depth knowledge of large-scale computation, thermodynamic analysis and technical communication thus prior experience in Quantum Mechanics (QM) Density Functional Theory (DFT) modelling, thermodynamic analysis, mechanism and kinetics investigation, and a brief background of waste valorisation is required. The postholder will be responsible on computational modelling of the reaction mechanism and exploration of the thermodynamic and kinetics of the waste valorisation processes, evaluating the role of operating conditions and catalyst performance, predicting the yield of the key products based on the theoretical mechanism and kinetic results. The postholder will work closely with the principal investigator, other Research Associate, and the PhD students, that involved in this project.

As a Research Associate, under the general guidance of a research leader, you will develop research objectives, play a lead role in relation to a specific project/s or part of a broader project, conduct individual and/or collaborative research, contribute to the development of new research methods, and contribute to the securing of funds for research. You will write up research work for publication, individually or in collaboration with colleagues, and disseminate the results via peer reviewed journal publications and presentation at conferences. You will join external networks to share information and ideas, inform the development of research objectives. You will collaborate with colleagues to ensure that research advances and you will collaborate with colleagues on the development of knowledge exchange activities by, for example, participating in initiatives which establish research links with industry and influence public policy and the professions. You will co-supervise student projects, provide advice to students and contribute to teaching as required by, for example, running tutorials. You will contribute in a developing capacity to Department/School, Faculty and/or University administrative and management functions and committees and engage in continuous professional development.

To be considered for the role, you will be educated to a minimum of PhD level in an appropriate discipline, or have significant relevant experience in addition to a relevant degree. You will have sufficient breadth or depth of knowledge in computational modelling, thermodynamic analysis, reaction mechanism exploration, kinetics analysis and a developing ability to conduct individual research work, to disseminate results and to prepare research proposals. You will have an ability to plan and organise your own workload effectively and an ability to work within a team environment. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to listen, engage and persuade, and to present complex information in an accessible way to a range of audiences.

Whilst not essential for the role, applications are welcomed from candidates with relevant work experience, membership of relevant Chartered/professional bodies, and/or experience of knowledge exchange related activities.

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Dr Xiaolei Zhang, Reader (xiaolei.zhang@strath.ac.uk).

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Salary: Salary commensurate with experience and standing
FTE: 1.0
Term: Open-ended
Closing Date: 12 September 2024

We are the University of Strathclyde. Our vision is innovative and groundbreaking, placing us amongst the world’s leading international technological universities. We are dynamic and passionate about solving the challenges facing society and industry through our cutting-edge, multi-disciplinary research, education and knowledge-exchange with global partners. The University is situated in the heart of Glasgow, with an international community including 22,000 students and more than 3,000 staff from 100 countries. Strathclyde is ‘the place of useful learning’ and is recognised internationally for its close working relationships with businesses and its partnerships with industry, government and industry. The University is focused on recruiting the best academic talent to enhance both research intensity and leadership in areas of strategic importance.

The Department of Design, Manufacturing and Engineering Management (DMEM) is an internationally leading department, Delivering Total Engineering for responsible and sustainable futures. We seek to appoint a Professor/Reader in Manufacturing Automation. This post is envisaged to start as soon as possible and is part of a wider talent and thought leader recruitment strategy. DMEM brings together expertise in creative- and engineering design, manufacturing and engineering operations management. Our research centres and groups focus on through-life product- and system development, with core research themes spanning across the scientific disciplines being creativity and innovation, materials exploration, sustainability and technology. We are proud of our substantial and well-established collaborations with academic and industrial partners throughout the world. With more than 150 staff including the technical specialist centres, more than 100 Postgraduate Research (PGR) students both PhD and EngD/Industrial Doctorates, and more than 650 students from over 30 nations, we are a vibrant, international community.

Are you passionate about working on global challenge and societal transitions, including manufacturing, space, or agri-food systems, industrial and healthcare logistics, or smart construction as it relates to manufacturing? And are you thriving on theory-driven and empirically-validated research excellence, learning and teaching with and for engineering leaders of the future? We’d love to hear from you with and your research interests, particularly in Net Zero and regeneration of sustainable design and manufacturing/production systems and the industrial ecology more widely. Come join us with your passion for tackling societal challenges and your disciplinary expertise esp. in sustainable futures.

This may include but not limited to Robotics, Autonomous Systems, Manufacturing Automation, and their applications to Smart Manufacturing, e.g., AI/Data-driven Manufacturing Processes and Control, Advanced Metrology and Inspection, Systems/Tools for Quality Control, Robotic Handling and Production Systems, Autonomous Devices/Systems, Human-Machine Interfaces, Highly Resilient and Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems, as well as IoT and Cloud-based Production Systems, Digital Factory, or Digital Supply Chain Management.

For the role you will have a good honours degree and PhD (or significant relevant experience) in a design and manufacturing related discipline. You will have research experience and interests consistent with the strategic direction of the Department, Faculty and University and you will have experience of research leadership, including support of senior researchers in a University or industrial environment and management of research teams/projects/programmes.

To find out more about the Department visit our website: https://www.dmem.strath.ac.uk.

Please see the Further Particulars for the full advert and job details

Interviews have been scheduled to take place on 04 October 2024.

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Salary: £36,024 - £44,263
FTE: 1 (35 hours/week)
Term: Fixed Term (Until 31/12/2025)
Closing Date: 20 August 2024

The Aerospace Centre of Excellence, part of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, seeks to appoint a research developer to work within the international project ASTRAIOS: Analysis of Skills, Training, Research, and Innovation Opportunities in Space (www.astraios.eu).

The position would entail developing tools for data mining across several text and web based sources, to generate and analyse data sets for trends, and correlations.

ASTRIOAS is funded through the Horizon Europe Call HORIZON-CL4-2022-SPACE-01: Strategic Autonomy in Developing, Deploying and Using Global Space-based Infrastructures, Services, Applications and Data. The overall objective of ASTRAIOS is to provide an exhaustive view and understanding of the current and future offer of space curricula and courses in the EU and UK, and characterise the demand from the wider European Space industry, leading to the identification of actionable ways forward toward a better alignment between the space sector’s curricula and qualification capabilities and the skills required by the future space sector to foster innovation and increase our competitiveness.

To be considered for the role, you will be educated to a minimum of Master degree level in a discipline related to Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or Computer Science and have obtained a PhD or equivalent experience in computer science with specific expertise in data mining and data analytics.

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Dr Christie Maddock, Associate Professor (christie.maddock@strath.ac.uk).

Previous applicants need not apply.

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Deputy Head of Education Technology at the University of Strathclyde:

The University of Strathclyde is seeking a dynamic and experienced Deputy Head of Education Technology to join Education Enhancement and manage highly motivated multidisciplinary team in delivering our Digital Learning and Teaching ecosystem (Myplace). Reporting to the Head of Education Technology, you will play a critical role in operational management, team leadership, and the development of the Myplace (Moodle) digital teaching and learning platform. This position requires expertise in education technology, learning design, and systems thinking, along with a proven track record in successful delivery of technology-based educational enhancement projects.

In this role, you will manage the Myplace support service, oversee complex digital education projects, and provide specialist advice on learning design and technology. You will also deputise for the Head of Education Technology in various committees and project meetings, ensuring effective delivery of strategic objectives and fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and people management skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the university's strategic education priorities and enhance the digital learning experience for students and staff alike.

Education Enhancement: https://youtu.be/sNg_gVJVVw8?si=9LAquTkHWLisH5bs

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Salary: £36,024 - £44,263

FTE: 1

Term: Fixed (24 months)

Closing Date: 1 September 2024

This is an exciting role within PNDC that will be responsible for the development and delivery of a cutting-edge innovation projects in the area of future network assets. The post-holder will focus on laboratory-based testing and de-risking of new solutions and innovations while working with PNDC’s industrial partners.

To be considered for the role, you will:

· Possess the knowledge, skills and experience normally associated with a PhD in a relevant field or you will be educated to Honours Degree level with relevant industrial experience

· Have experience in asset management practices, data analysis and analytics.

· Have experience of the delivery of research and development projects in collaboration with industry or within an industrial context.

· Have hands on experience in liaising with clients to develop test plans, managing lab based testing projects, data capture, data analysis and compiling technical reports for industrial stakeholders.

· Demonstrate excellent technical writing ability and strong communication skills.

· Be a self-starter, and be able to plan, conduct and co-ordinate research and knowledge exchange activities with minimal supervision, as well as generate new ideas and concepts, with the capacity to work in a dynamically changing team environment.

About PNDC

Established in 2013 as one of the University of Strathclyde’s industry-facing innovation centres, PNDC is a world-class whole energy systems innovation, test and demonstration environment across multiple locations, shaping the energy transition through its leading-edge programme of work. The facilities and capabilities offered by PNDC are unique in Europe, attracting global organisations to partner with us in our combined efforts to accelerate the deployment of innovations across the whole energy system.

PNDC continues to evolve its capabilities in the established facility located in Cumbernauld and support innovation in advancing power networks and accelerating the decarbonisation of heat and transport. PNDC is investing over £20m in new capabilities with a particular focus on decarbonisation of heat and transport, and will launch a second testing facility in 2023.

The PNDC innovation programme covers three main focus areas: Advancement of Power Networks, Decarbonisation of Heat, and Decarbonisation of Transport. The programme includes a number of innovation themes within each area as well as whole energy system innovation across power networks, heat and transport.

Advancement of Power Networks concentrates primarily on accelerating and de-risking innovations that support the major changes in electricity generation and demand characteristics resulting from the net zero transition. Particular focus is placed on solutions that increase power system robustness and security, support the digitalisation of the entire power network sector, and those that facilitate the greater flexibility and participation of demand side innovations in the energy transition.

Decarbonisation of Heat concentrates primarily on accelerating and de-risking novel low carbon heating solutions, both at large scale (e.g. zero-carbon CHP, district heating schemes, hydrogen-for-heating) and at smaller scale addressing the domestic/small commercial scale markets (e.g. heat pumps, hydrogen boilers, solar thermal). Particular focus is also placed on the integration of novel low carbon heating technologies into the wider energy system, their control and scheduling, and the impact of consumer behaviour on technology deployment.

Decarbonisation of Transport concentrates primarily on accelerating and de-risking novel low carbon transport systems for land, marine and aero transport sectors. This covers both innovations in vehicle charging infrastructure and innovations in on board systems. Particular focus is placed on new electric drive trains and on board power systems, including a number of new components such as fuel cells, batteries, and power electronic machine and drive components.

We are a dynamic, flexible and collaborative team, where colleagues support each other through constructive challenge as well as simply lending a hand to build something new. We are energised when we see the products we’ve helped develop being deployed and actively reducing costs to consumers, increasing reliability of supply or making the world a more sustainable place. If this appeals to you, then please visit our website (www.pndc.co.uk) to learn more about our Focus Areas and our team.

While part of the University of Strathclyde, the PNDC is an off campus industry facing facility based near Cumbernauld.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Ibrahim Adbdulhaid, R&D Team Lead - ibrahim.f.abdulhadi@strath.ac.uk

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Salary: £31,396 - £34,980

FTE: 1 FTE

Term: Fixed term (until 31/12/2025)

Closing Date: 06 August 2024

The Aerospace Centre of Excellence, part of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, seeks to appoint a developer to work within the international project ASTRAIOS: Analysis of Skills, Training, Research, and Innovation Opportunities in Space (www.astraios.eu). ASTRIOAS is funded through the Horizon Europe Call HORIZON-CL4-2022-SPACE-01: Strategic Autonomy in Developing, Deploying and Using Global Space-based Infrastructures, Services, Applications and Data. The overall objective of ASTRAIOS is to provide an exhaustive view and understanding of the current and future offer of space curricula and courses in the EU and UK, and characterise the demand from the wider European Space industry, leading to the identification of actionable ways forward toward a better alignment between the space sector’s curricula and qualification capabilities and the skills required by the future space sector to foster innovation and increase our competitiveness.

As a Knowledge Exchange Assistant, you will assist in the delivery of knowledge exchange activities as part of a team, within an established knowledge exchange /research programme/s under the general supervision of senior colleagues. You will assist in initial research through conducting literature reviews, gathering information and collating findings. You will be expected to write up the results of your knowledge exchange activities and contribute to the production of relevant reports and publications. Under the guidance of the senior colleagues, you will liaise directly with external partners to provide support with the terms of the programme. You will also input as a team member to administrative activities and assist where required with relevant research and teaching activities.

To be considered for the role, you will be educated to a minimum of Degree level in engineering, science or similar and you will have sufficient breadth or depth of knowledge in space systems technologies, science and engineering. Experience with evaluating and analysing skills gaps in STEM will be an asset. You will have knowledge of appropriate knowledge exchange and research methods, have an ability to plan and prioritise your own workload, with general supervision, and you will have an ability to work within a team environment. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to listen, engage and persuade, and to present complex information in an accessible way to a range of audiences.

Whilst not essential for the role, applications are welcomed from candidates with: a higher Degree in a relevant discipline, some relevant work experience, membership/working towards membership of a relevant Chartered/professional body (including the Higher Education Academy), experience of relevant student supervision and teaching activities.

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Dr Christie Maddock, Associate Professor (email: christie.maddock@strath.ac.uk).

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Salary range: £57,696 - £64,914
FTE: 1
Term: Open-ended
New Closing Date: 07 August 2024

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Engineering Manager to provide technical leadership at our new ‘Whole Energy’ (electrical, thermal, gas and transportation) research facility at Inchinnan and support our existing technical team at our research and test facility in Cumbernauld. Preferably a chartered engineer with Senior Authorised Person (SAP) experience, this position will interest someone with an engineering background; ideally from a petrochemical or process manufacturing industry or perhaps a DNO (distribution network operator).

The successfully candidate will be a member of the PNDC senior management team influencing key decisions of the organisation in the context of the evolution and operation of the centres test and demonstration facilities. This is an exciting role overseeing technical operations and supporting the development and deployment of bespoke testing solutions for the latest emergent power network, thermal, gas and transport technologies.

You will have primary responsibility for the management and safe operation of the electrical distribution and energy systems test infrastructure at our new facility in Inchinnan whilst providing technical leadership and support to our Cumbernauld facility. Reporting to the Operations Director you will ensure the quality and efficient operation at both facilities, holding responsibility for the safe operation and maintenance of the centres testing capabilities.

You will have a solid background in LV/HV networks having been a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) in a previous role. In the role you will lead upgrades and maintenance activities for all centre infrastructure, plant and equipment, designing and implementing policy and procedures relevant to the safe deployment, operation & maintenance of the testing facilities.

You will manage a team of electrical engineers who work closely with PNDC’s innovation engineers and industry clients to provide demonstration and testing services of innovative technologies. You will grow the Inchinnan facility team, spanning beyond electrical engineering to include mechanical and other engineering disciplines, initially contracting in this resource until such time it is commercially beneficial to recruit and build capability within that team.

We are looking for a person who thrives on solving technical challenges, who is a self-starter and proactive in approach, and who has strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to interact with a range of industrial partners, clients and colleagues.

Formal interviews for this post will be held on a date to be confirmed. Interviews may take place during the advertised period and this position may be closed early if a suitable candidate is found.

For informal enquiries, please contact Brian Young, Operations Director, brian.young@strath.ac.uk

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Head of Business Development & Strategy (629396)
Salary range: Competitive

FTE: 1.0 (35 hours per week)

Term: Open-ended

Closing date: Sunday, 14 July 2024



The University of Strathclyde is a leading international technological institution and has a long history of working with industry to deliver strong business growth from access to research and innovation expertise. The latest major initiative continuing to deliver on this track record is through the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS).

As a magnet for innovation in advanced manufacturing, the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) group of specialist R&D centres, supports manufacturing, engineering and associated tech businesses of all sizes, to thrive domestically and internationally through accelerating productivity, embracing new digital technologies and achieving net-zero targets. We turn smart ideas into reality and deliver ground-breaking research.

Coming from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, our passionate team works alongside industry, academia, and the public sector to solve problems, train the workforce of the future and generate the creative ideas that will transform manufacturing. Ultimately, we are growing the economy, developing a vibrant and skilled talent pool and helping create prosperous, sustainable communities.

The Head of Business Development & Strategy is a key role in NMIS and includes; supporting the development and execution of the NMIS strategic business plan, leading strategic Industry engagement activities, supporting activities to secure growth and deliver industrial impact, managing business development processes & performance, growing a portfolio of major investment opportunities and co-ordinating commercial activities between NMIS and the University. A key expectation is for the role to work across the NMIS team to significantly improve industry engagement, industrial impact and commercial income.

To be considered for the role, applicants will be educated to a minimum of Degree level in a relevant discipline (e.g. Engineering or Physical Sciences), coupled with relevant work experience or PhD in an appropriate discipline. You will have significant experience of working in or with industry in a leadership role, significant experience of working with UK manufacturing industry, experience of project management and delivery in a technical/industrial environment and commercial awareness partnered with a strategic mind-set. You will have experience of delivering projects, and proposals and writing succinct business reports and presentations suitable for industrial customers and experience of developing compelling strategic plans and business proposals. Practical experience of industry-led research or innovation projects and preferably associated funding routes. You will have a track record of successfully translating industry needs into R&D projects or proposals, experience of planning and organising own and others’ workload effectively with limited supervision from senior colleagues, proven people and change management skills and experience of listening, engaging and persuading, and presenting complex information in an accessible way to a range of audiences, including senior management

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Siobhan Campbell, Chief Strategy and Commercialisation Officer, at siobhan.campbell@strath.ac.uk.

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Salary range: £31,396 - £34,980 per annum

FTE: 1 (35 hours per week)

Term: Open-ended

Closing date: 17 July 2024

The Department of Architecture, within the Faculty of Engineering is looking to appoint a Finance Administrator. Working as part of the administrative team and reporting to the Head of Department and Operations Manager, the postholder will have responsibility for the administration of finances for all operational activities across the Department with a specific remit for those related to research and knowledge exchange activities. The postholder will be expected to ensure excellent financial stewardship of Department accounts and will be responsible for the preparation of interim and annual accounts for all areas of activity.



The successful candidate will have a well-established background in finance, preferably in Higher Education, and will possess excellent communication and organisational skills with an ability to advise and direct budget holders to ensure good budgetary control.



Educated to HND level or above, in a relevant subject or with significant equivalent experience in a similar role, the postholder will liaise with University central services in relation to the financial administration of Department activity and will support academic staff in costing research proposals and managing research and knowledge exchange budgets. The successful candidate will have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes, in particular Excel, and will have knowledge of or be willing to undertake training in other in-house IT packages and online systems related to financial management, approval, monitoring and reporting. The postholder will be expected to work independently and demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to a dynamic workload.

Working within the administrative team, you will also have some involvement in the day to day administrative tasks as needed, involving dealing with visitors at the reception desk, answering simple queries, taking and passing on messages as required.

The Department of Architecture aims to be a leading provider of education and research in Architecture and the Built Environment. In recent years the Department has expanded in terms of staff and student numbers, with an increasing research and knowledge exchange portfolio. We have a wide range of staff roles and manage our own Departmental spaces and facilities.

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Calum Fischer-Keogh, Operations Manager at calum.fischer-keogh@strath.ac.uk.

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