Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Thermochemical Heating and Cooling assisted Hydrogen Storage

We are seeking a full-time Postdoc Researcher to join Energy Storage and
Energy Carrier research group led by Dr Binjian Nie at the Department of
Engineering Science (central Oxford). The post is funded by Oxford University
Challenge Seed Fund (UCSF) and is fixed-term to 30/10/2024with possible
extension by another two years.





The UCSF is a translational fund focused on projects that can make a near term
impact and has the potential for future commercialisation. The overall aim of
the project is to investigate the synergistic process of novel thermochemical
heating & cooling and hydrogen storage which is expected to have step-change
performance improvements in round-trip-efficiency, volumetric density, and
costs in comparison to existing hydrogen storage techniques including (i)
compressed hydrogen, (ii) liquid hydrogen, and (iii) ammonia. The full-time
PDRA will mainly conduct the modelling and lab work for a thermochemical
heating & cooling assisted hydrogen storage unit.





You should possess a PhD (or close to completion) in a relevant area of
engineering. You should have experience in reactor or system modelling using
CFD (e.g., Ansys Fluent, COMSOL). You should also have the ability to build
experimental test rigs with the assistance of lab technician. Experience in
thermal or thermochemical energy storage, solid hydrogen storage, chemical
reaction and process engineering, 3D CAD design and materials engineering is
desirable.





Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Binjian Nie (email:
Binjian.nie@eng.ox.ac.uk)





For more information about working at the Department, see



www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/





Only online applications received before midday on **6th November 2023** can
be considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting
statement, including a brief statement of research interests (describing how
past experience and future plans fit with the advertised position), CV and the
details of two referees as part of your online application.





The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment
to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.