Nuclear Research Engineer (KTP Associate) Job Description
BACKGROUND
This project will be managed from within the Dalton Nuclear Institute (DNI) and the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) at the University of Manchester. EEE was ranked second in its unit of assessment in the most recent research assessment exercise and is the largest electrical engineering school in the UK. The DNI was formed to address the skills and research needs associated with nuclear energy for the benefit of society now and in the future. The Institute is recognised internationally for its expertise and research quality and is valued by stakeholders for providing skills and technology transfer. Further information on EEE and DNI is available here:
http://www.eee.manchester.ac.uk
http://www.dalton.manchester.ac.uk/
Heat Trace Limited is a global company providing complete heat tracing solutions, and the industry Technical Leader in its field. Heat tracing, Trace Heating or Surface Heating is the method of heating and/or maintaining temperatures in pipelines, tanks/ vessels and pipeline equipment. For more than 35 years, Heat Trace Limited has been a leader in this industry.
Further details of Heat Trace Ltd are available on their web-site:
http://www.heat-trace.com/
The purpose of this KTP project is to develop trace heating products that Heat Trace Ltd. can market and apply in the nuclear industry. The development of these products will require close interaction with experts at the University of Manchester to ensure that the materials used in the developed cables are resistant to the harsh environments present in nuclear applications and can be continuously monitored to detect and diagnose faults.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Overall Purpose of the Job You will work out of Heat Trace’s offices in Bredbury, where they will set-up experimental facilities to enable them to develop specialised trace heating equipment suitable for application in the nuclear industry. They will spend time at the University’s Dalton Cumbrian Facility in West Cumbria, where they will conduct experiments to analyse the effect that radiation exposure has on the materials used in trace heating products and they will work with experts within the Control Systems Group at the University of Manchester to enable them to develop monitoring systems able to detect faults in the developed trace heating systems.
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) is Europe’s leading programme helping businesses to improve their competiveness and productivity through the better use of knowledge, technology and skills that reside within the UK knowledge base. Throughout the KTP you will;
- Receive a competitive salary
- Gain excellent experience of managing a high profile project
- Receive formal management training
- Have access to a £5,500 professional development and training budget
- Receive mentoring and support from academic staff and industry professionals
Further information on KTP can be found at; http://www.ktponline.org.ukMain responsibilities
The range of duties will include: - Undertake research (preparing, setting up, conducting and recording the outcome of experiments and field work, the development of questionnaires and conducting surveys).
- To assist in the development of a harmonised Code of Practice (CoD) for electrical trace heating in nuclear installations for safety improvement
- Conduct literature and database searches.
- Write up results of own research
- Contribute to the production of research reports and publications.
- Contribute to the planning of research projects.
- Present information on research progress and outcomes to bodies supervising research
- Prepare papers for steering groups and other bodies.
- Liaise with research colleagues and support staff on routine matters.
- Make internal and external contacts to develop knowledge and understanding and form relationships for future collaboration.
- Provide guidance as required to support staff and any students who may be assisting with the research.
- Actively participate as a member of a research team.
- Attend and contribute to relevant meetings.
- Make use of standard research techniques and methods.
- Deal with problems which may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines.
- Contribute to decisions affecting the work of the team.
- Analyse and interpret the results of own research and generate original ideas based on outcomes.
- Plan own day-to-day research activity within the framework of the agreed programme.
- Co-ordinate own work with that of others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort.
- Continue to update knowledge and develop skills.
Nuclear Research Engineer (KTP Associate) Job Requirements
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, or similar.
- A PhD (or equivalent), in a suitable area of Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Specialist knowledge in a related area of Electrical Engineering, such as Control Systems or Nuclear Engineering.
- Experience in practical research methods and techniques
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to present in both written and oral publications
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Strong journal publication record.
- The ability to evaluate complex data
- Hold a full EU driving license
- Have a strong commitment to remain with the company following the completion of this project. Desirable
- Experience in Control Systems, Nuclear Engineering or Condition Monitoring.
Informal enquiries Informal enquiries can be made to
Professor Barry Lennox:
Email:
[email protected] Telephone: 0044 (0) 161 306 4661
The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Nuclear Research Engineer (KTP Associate) Application Information
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Nuclear Research Engineer (KTP Associate) Summary
Education Backgrounds: |
Electrical Engineering |
Specialties: |
Control systems Nuclear power
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Education Level: |
Undergraduate (Bachelors) Postgraduate (Masters) Doctorate (PH.D)
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Experience: |
0 - 2 years 2 - 5 years 5 - 10 Years
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Languages spoken: |
English |
Job Location: |
Manchester , England |
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