Contract:  Full Time/Fixed Term

The International Energy Research Centre (IERC), hosted at Tyndall National Institute (TNI) is recruiting for the role of Senior Researcher – Low Carbon Heating and Cooling. The post-holder must understand the latest trends in heating and cooling research, the associated energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies, and relevant policies and regulations.

The International Energy Research Centre (IERC) core research team is a multi-disciplinary, collaborative research group, who conduct specific pieces of research to meet the needs of industry and as approved by the IERC Steering Committee.  The appointee will be a leading member of the core research team reporting to the Head of Research who reports to the IERC Executive Director.

Key Responsibilities

• To lead the IERC’s work on low carbon heating and cooling research while providing vision and direction for renewable heating and cooling research at the IERC
• To lead in the specification and delivery of research and analytical projects that can deliver transformative innovations into the heating and cooling sector
• To monitor, analyse and forecast developments in national and international research and innovations, and collaborate with IERC partner organisations in the analysis of the innovation needs for the heating and cooling sector
• To engage and collaborate with industry (national and international) partners
• To generate new funding streams and build the team’s expertise and capability to deliver fully collaborative projects in this critical area
• To interact closely with postgraduate research students who are studying for a Masters or a PhD and possibly have an agreed role in supporting these students in their day to day research in conjunction with an academic supervisor
• Participate in Education and Public Engagement activities, as required.
• Ensure all activities are compliant with the Tyndall Quality Management system.
• Ensure all activities are compliant with the required Health and Safety standards.
• Carry out any additional duties as may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post.

Essential Criteria

• A PhD in engineering, physics, or equivalent research experience
• At least 8 years’ experience in energy systems research as appropriate to the post
• Experience with techno-economic modelling of the heat sector
• Proven track record in writing successful competitively won research proposals leading to income generation
• Evidence of close working with industry, and demonstrating an understanding of industry needs
• Evidence of esteem and standing in the heating and cooling in the energy end-use research community (academic output such as peer reviewed publications and publications )

Desirable Criteria

• Demonstrated experience in holistic energy system analysis, including non-technical issues
• Strong preference for a primary degree/masters in thermo-mechanical engineering
• A proven track record to win external funding (>€1M) highly desirable
• Experience of responding to government or other institutional consultations
• Highly self-motivated and able to demonstrate initiative
• Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated capability of working within and leading a project team to achieve results

This is a full-time, specified purpose position with the IERC, starting at appointment and aligned with available funding.  The IERC is an equal opportunity employer supporting a collaborative and creative working environment.

This position may be appointed on the Grade 6A scale in the range €58,799- €74,228.  Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy.

Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Beth Massey at beth.massey@tyndall.ie. Further information is available at www.ierc.ie

Application Instructions

Step 1 – click here to download and complete the Application form and indicate BMA-19 as the Job Reference.

Step 2 – return completed application form, together with your CV and motivation letter to careers@tyndall.ie.

Handwritten forms will not be accepted.  No late applications will be accepted.

A full candidate information pack is available to download by clicking here.

Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.

The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process.

Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector.

At this time, Tyndall National Institute does not require the assistance of recruitment agencies.

Tyndall National Institute at University College, Cork is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

BMA-21 – Research Engineer – Environment & Sustainability – IERC

Contract: Full Time/Specified Purpose (Umbrella)

The International Energy Research Centre (IERC), hosted at Tyndall National Institute (TNI) is recruiting for the role of research engineer with a focus on energy sustainability and the environment. The role will be cross-cutting to the IERC research themes and lenses and work directly with the IERC project teams within a mixed-economy funded portfolio. The role will support the delivery of IERC projects, contribute to the bid and proposal activity for new funding and will engage in a variety of both internal and external facing activities to include industry member liaison. Therefore, the optimal candidate will have excellent technical, business and interpersonal and communication skills.  A technical honours degree in science, engineering, architecture, or related discipline is a must.  An MSc is preferred.  The Research Engineer role will report directly to the Head of Research.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead in the strategic definition and application of the EU Sustainable Development Goals to the IERC research strategy
• Lead in the development and implementation of Sustainable Energy and Environment as a cross-cutting practice within the IERC research themes and lenses
• Work with the senior research team to ensure the fundamental tenants of the EU Sustainable Development Goals and specifically Sustainable Energy and Environment are considered with each new project proposal
• Provide technical support that underpins the project coordination function for all phases of IERC projects including development, delivery and closeout to enhance and deliver industry-based requirements to include reporting to industry stakeholders
• Provide technical review assistance and quality assurance support to ensure compliance with ISO and other related standards of research practice
• Work directly with the Head of Research to support other relevant research activities as necessary to the IERC research strategy including publication of relevant research and recruitment of new hires to the IERC competency areas
• Perform other related duties as necessary to the work of the IERC
• Participate in Education and Public Engagement activities, as required.
• Ensure all activities are compliant with the Tyndall Quality Management system.
• Ensure all activities are compliant with the required Health and Safety standards.

Essential Criteria

• A BSc/BA degree in Architecture, Engineering, Sustainability or related discipline.
• At least 5 years demonstrated experience working in a research environment.
• Demonstrated project experience within EU funded programmes structure.
• Technical skills in the areas of Energy, Sustainability, Architecture and related technology
• Strong understanding of cross-discipline / cross-cutting activities within a research environment is preferred.
• Demonstrated evidence of working to external stakeholder requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently to a tight schedule on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated capability of leading and working effectively within a team to achieve results.
• Evidence of excellent organisational and communication skills.

Desirable Criteria

• An MSc in Engineering, Architecture or related discipline is preferred.
• Experience in mentoring students and/or junior staff.
• Evidence of high levels of initiative and self-starter.
• Demonstrated experience in leading projects.
• Demonstrated evidence to personal growth and self-improvement.
• Experience with any of the following is beneficial: Revit, CAD, BIM, Buildings standards, Business Systems such as MS Project, Business Model Canvas.

This is a full-time, specified purpose position with the IERC, starting at appointment and is tied to the funding profile of the IERC.  The IERC is an equal opportunity employer supporting a collaborative and creative working environment.

Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Beth Massey at beth.massey@ierc.ie

Further information on the Department is available at www.ierc.ie

Appointment may be made on the Admin V (Grade 5) with salary range of €42,404 – €52,256.  Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy.

The starting date for this position is expected to be 6th January 2020.

Closing date for this position 8th November at 5pm.

Application Instructions

Step 1 –  Click here to download the Application form and indicate the Job Reference BMA-21

Step 2 – Return the completed Application form, together with your CV and motivation letter to careers@tyndall.ie.  Handwritten forms will not be accepted.

A full candidate information pack is available to download by clicking here.

Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process

The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process

Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector

At this time, Tyndall National Institute does not require the assistance of recruitment agencies

Tyndall National Institute at University College, Cork is an Equal Opportunities Employer.