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Early Stage Researcher for POLKA Project MARIE SKŁODOWSKA-CURIE ACTION

The Human Resources Strategy for Researchers
22 Nov 2022

Job Information

Organisation/Company
Keele University
Department
Shool of Chemical and Physical Sciences (FNS)
Research Field
Physics
Physics » Applied physics
Physics » Acoustics
Physics » Thermodynamics
Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country
United Kingdom
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Hours Per Week
37.5
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
H2020 / Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
Reference Number
KU00003014
Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number
813367
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

This post represents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join a team of staff in Keele University’s Faculty of Natural Sciences.

The successful candidate will work on thermoacoustic instabilities in combustion systems. Such instabilities lead to dangerously high pressure amplitudes and inhibit the development of low-pollution combustion technologies.

This ESR position (early-stage researcher) is offered on "Nonlinear coupling of thermoacoustic modes modelled by a Green's function approach". The key duties and responsibilities of the position are to obtain physical insight into the nonlinear coupling of thermoacoustic modes in a combustion system and to identify key parameters responsible for mode-switching.

You will have a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in mathematics, physics or theoretical mechanics as well as a solid background in fluid mechanics and applied mathematics. Analytical and numerical skills are essential.

The position is for 7 months. It will be under the supervision of Prof. Maria Heckl (m.a.heckl@maths.keele.ac.uk), supported by her colleagues of the Physics group.

Applicants must also satisfy the eligibility rules stipulated by the Horizon2020 Guidelines of the European Commission. These can be found in section 3 of https://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/data/ref/h2020/other/guides_for_applicants/h2020-guide-appl-msca-itn_en.pdf

In particular, applicants must be mobile and at an early stage of their career.

Requirements

Skills/Qualifications
  • A bachelor degree or equivalent in mathematics, physics or theoretical mechanics
  • Experience with fluid mechanics and applied mathematics
  • Aptitude with oral and written communication in English

Additional Information

Benefits

Estimated Salary: £37,450 - £40,317 dependent upon family allowance eligibility and Euro/Sterling exchange rates

Keele University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:

  • Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
  • Excellent staff pension scheme
  • Access to continued personal, professional and career development
  • On site ‘outstanding’ nursery
  • Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
  • Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)

Keele University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.

Selection process

Interviews will be held on: 22nd December 2022

Additional comments

The University

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 10,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about

Keele University is committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN charter, and values equality and diversity across our workforce. We strive to ensure that our workforce is representative of broader society, and therefore, we would actively welcome applications from women for this role.

Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Keele University
Country
United Kingdom
State/Province
Staffordshire
City
Keele
Postal Code
ST5 5BG
Geofield

Where to apply

Website

Contact

State/Province
Staffordshire
City
Keele
Website
Postal Code
ST5 5BG