Research Fellow in AI for Cooling Applications Part-time

Research Fellow in AI for Cooling Applications

The successful candidate will develop Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML) based tools and techniques for efficient Novel Indirect Evaporative Cooler (NIEC) operation and smart integration of NIEC and Mechanical Vapour Compression (MVC) for all weather conditions and for all applications. The postholder will liaise with other partners in the project that are involved in the fabrication of the NIEC and MVC equipment, develop optimisation and advanced control techniques in the AI framework, and implement these on the equipment.

Salary is £13,878.30 per annum inclusive of London allowance (pro-rata for 0.3FTE)

This is a fixed term contract for 18 months in the first instance.

This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional-services-staff for more information.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in an Engineering discipline, with experience of working in a research environment. The postholder will have experience of machine learning and optimisation of energy and process systems. Proven ability to analyse and write up data and an ability to write complex reports and papers accurately and clearly is essential.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (pro-rata, including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

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