Job Description

Salary range:

37,694 - 46,049 for RS07 / 33,002 - 36,636 for RS06

FTE:

1

Term:

Fixed (12 months)

Closing date:

14/09/2025



The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Strathclyde is one of the largest and most successful engineering faculties in the UK, and the largest in Scotland. As a leading international technological university, Strathclyde University is recognised for its world-class research, knowledge exchange and educational programmes. At the heart of this is the Faculty of Engineering, which boasts a growing research portfolio of nearly 100 million.



The Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering is a world-leader in research, whose main interests lie in: Ship Design, Stability and Safety, Marine Hydrodynamics, Marine Structures, Ocean Engineering, Marine Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Offshore Renewable Energy and Alternative Fuels. The Department makes a significant contribution to National, European and International policymaking in Ship and Marine Technology research and its applications.



As part of a significant Industry-University partnership involving, in the first instance, the University of Strathclyde - Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering (NAOME), Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and DNV Classification Society, the Maritime Safety Research Centre (MSRC) of Excellence has been set up with the vision is to establish a world-class centre of excellence, a reference and a shaping force of maritime safety.



MSRC seeks to employ a Research Associate or Research Assistant to participate in the on-going research projects funded by Innovate UK VRIVEN (Virtual Reality?based Immersive Education for Next-Generation Zero-Emission Vessels) and HySOME (Hydrogen Safe Operations of Marine engines). VRIVEN develops concepts for next-generation methanol-fuelled ships whereas HySOME investigates hydrogen-fuelled ship operation. Both projects employ simulation tools to derive insights for these ships operations at typical conditions and emergencies. The simulation results will be used to develop innovative XR training solutions for the next-generation zero-emissions vessels. As a Research Associate/Assistant, you will play a key role as part of a team, working under the general supervision of more senior colleagues.



To be considered for the role, you should have a MEng degree (or equivalent) and a PhD in Maritime Engineering and Technology or pertinent disciplines (PhD is not required for the Research Assistant post). You should have adequate knowledge of modelling marine engines operations with alternative fuels (hydrogen, methanol, ammonia), simulation tools for marine engines and/or fires due to fuel leakages, data analysis methods and their applications for ships. You should have sufficient understanding of appropriate research methods within the pertinent systems engineering and science disciplines. You should have knowledge of programming languages skills either through work experience or from previous research. You will conduct literature reviews, develop models of various types (thermodynamics, data-driven) for predicting the systems performance, emissions, reliability and safety parameters, collect, collate and analyse pertinent measured or calculated parameters, conduct surveys and undertake and record the outcomes of physical and numerical tests.



You will work under general supervision, and you should have the ability to work within a team environment. You should have the ability to plan, manage, organise and prioritise your own workload and ensure that all activities are completed to deadlines. You will write up the results of your own research and contribute to the production of research reports and high-quality journal publications. You will input as a team member to administrative activities and assist, where required, with relevant teaching and knowledge exchange activities.


Your experience should demonstrate that you are capable of working independently on technically challenging projects and delivering results. You should have proven capability of writing high-quality journal publications and research reports, have knowledge of appropriate research methods and have skills on developing research proposals. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are very essential, with propensity to listen, engage and persuade, and to present complex information in an accessible way to a range of audiences. The appointee will join a multidisciplinary international team with industrial partners, which entails that you will be prepared to travel for project meetings or in undertaking specific research activity.


The position is offered initially on a 12-month contract with possibility for further extension dependent on funding.



Initial interviews have been scheduled for September 2025.



For informal enquiries, please contact, Prof Gerasimos Theotokatos, MSRC Director at gerasimos.theotokatos@strath.ac.uk.