Organisation/Company: South East Technological University
Research Field: Engineering » Aerospace engineering, Engineering » Chemical engineering, Engineering » Mechanical engineering
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions: PhD Positions
Country: Ireland
Application Deadline: 5 Feb 2025 - 16:00 (Europe/Dublin)
Type of Contract: Other
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 40
Offer Starting Date: 1 Apr 2025
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Duration: 4 Years
Status: Full Time
Funding Information:
SETU 2024 Presidents Scholarship Programme
Value of the scholarship per year for four years: Fees of €5,750 per annum (covered by scholarship)
Closing date and time: 5th February @ 4PM Irish Time SETU_2024_108_2
Interview Date: TBC
PhD commencement date: As soon as possible
Project Key Words: Synthetic biofuels, thermo-chemical process, gasification, pyrolysis, modelling, simulation, flexible feedstock, uncertainty quantification
A fully funded PhD Scholarship in the domain of thermo-chemical modelling and simulation of synthetic biofuels generation processes for transport fuel application is available at the South East Technological University (SETU), Carlow campus in collaboration with Georgia Southern University USA, SETU Waterford, SETU Wexford as well as University of Science and Technology of Hanoi, Vietnam. The study aims to develop the uncertainty quantification framework to integrate and optimise various processes (pyrolysis/gasification, liquification and refining/upgrading) to generate synthetic biofuels from flexible feedstock in Ireland and associated techno-economic analysis.
Person Specification:
Enthusiastic, self-motivated researcher with interests in thermos-chemical processes, biofuels, fuel chemistry modelling/simulation and uncertainty quantification methods. The PhD candidate should have the following qualifications, experience and competencies:
Qualifications:
1. Honours Degree (minimum 2:1) in a relevant discipline (Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering) from an internationally recognised institution.
2. A Master’s level qualification in Aerospace/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering.
Knowledge & Experience:
1. Knowledge of synthetic bio-fuel generation processes
2. Excellent understanding of modelling and simulations with MATLAB/Python
3. Experience of design, conducting and analysis of experiments
4. Knowledge and experience with Process modelling tools
5. Knowledge and experience with uncertainty quantification methods
6. Knowledge of techno-economic analysis
7. Peer-reviewed publications
8. Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate on application that they meet SETU’s English language requirements and provide all necessary documentation. See Page 7 of the Code of Practice
9. In order to be shortlisted for interview, you must meet the SETU English speaking requirements so please provide evidence in your application.
10. Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
11. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
12. Willingness and motivation to learn and experience new theoretical and technological areas.
For queries relating to the application and admission process, please contact the Postgraduate Admissions Office at researchadmissions@setu.ie.
Please note that paper submissions will not be accepted.
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