KTP Associate - European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) - 42077
 

Salary:  £25,000
FTE:  1
Term:  Fixed (24 months)
Closing Date: 02 August 2016

EMEC is the first and only centre of its kind in the world to provide developers pre-commercial wave and tidal energy converters – technologies that generate electricity by harnessing the power of waves and tidal streams – with purpose-built, accredited open-sea testing facilities. (http://www.emec.org.uk)

The University of Strathclyde, in partnership with the EMEC, seek to appoint an ocean energy "Systems Developer" (KTP Associate). This position forms part of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) which is supported by Innovate UK. KTP is a three-way project between a graduate, a business and a university. Graduates are recruited to manage strategic projects within a business, whilst being supported by a dedicated academic supervisor. Founded in 1975, KTP is one of Europe’s largest graduate recruitment programmes (see www.ktponline.org.uk). As part of the KTP, the Associate benefits from management training, a budget of £4,000 for personal development and the potential for a higher degree.

The KTP Associate will be an employee of the University of Strathclyde but will spend most of their working time at the company's premises in Orkney with frequent trips to Glasgow. For more information on Orkney please see www.orkney.com.

The main objective of this position will be the development of processes and tools which form an integrated evaluation and development pathway for wave & tidal companies, contributing to technical and commercial de-risking of technology development and ensuring a more efficient and focused route to market.

To be considered for the role you will have a minimum of 2:1 Honours Degree in an Engineering, Maths or Physical Science related discipline. Experience of engineering analysis tools, system performance analysis, marine renewable energy technologies and project management is advantageous. Engaging with a variety of stakeholders from academia and industry you will also be an excellent communicator with good presentation and reporting skills. 

Initial interviews are scheduled for 23 August 2016.

For informal enquiries, please contact Cameron Johnstone, Senior Lecturer, at cameron.johnstone@strath.ac.uk on 0141 548 3788.

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Faculty
Faculty of Engineering
Department/School
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Staff Category
Research
Type of Employment
Fixed-term
Working Hours
Full-time
Vacancy Description
 
Salary:  £25,000
FTE:  1
Term:  Fixed (24 months)
Closing Date: 02 August 2016

EMEC is the first and only centre of its kind in the world to provide developers pre-commercial wave and tidal energy converters – technologies that generate electricity by harnessing the power of waves and tidal streams – with purpose-built, accredited open-sea testing facilities. (http://www.emec.org.uk)

The University of Strathclyde, in partnership with the EMEC, seek to appoint an ocean energy "Systems Developer" (KTP Associate). This position forms part of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) which is supported by Innovate UK. KTP is a three-way project between a graduate, a business and a university. Graduates are recruited to manage strategic projects within a business, whilst being supported by a dedicated academic supervisor. Founded in 1975, KTP is one of Europe’s largest graduate recruitment programmes (see www.ktponline.org.uk). As part of the KTP, the Associate benefits from management training, a budget of £4,000 for personal development and the potential for a higher degree.

The KTP Associate will be an employee of the University of Strathclyde but will spend most of their working time at the company's premises in Orkney with frequent trips to Glasgow. For more information on Orkney please see www.orkney.com.

The main objective of this position will be the development of processes and tools which form an integrated evaluation and development pathway for wave & tidal companies, contributing to technical and commercial de-risking of technology development and ensuring a more efficient and focused route to market.

To be considered for the role you will have a minimum of 2:1 Honours Degree in an Engineering, Maths or Physical Science related discipline. Experience of engineering analysis tools, system performance analysis, marine renewable energy technologies and project management is advantageous. Engaging with a variety of stakeholders from academia and industry you will also be an excellent communicator with good presentation and reporting skills. 

Initial interviews are scheduled for 23 August 2016.

For informal enquiries, please contact Cameron Johnstone, Senior Lecturer, at cameron.johnstone@strath.ac.uk on 0141 548 3788.

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