Job Information
- Organisation/Company: City St George's, University of London
- Department: School of Science and Technology
- Research Field: Engineering
- Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Positions: PhD Positions
- Application Deadline: 1 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/London)
- Country: United Kingdom
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-time
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Offer Starting Date: 1 Apr 2027
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - MSCA
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
City St George’s, University of London is recruiting a Doctoral Candidate to join the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Industrial Doctoral Network HeatMinds, a Horizon Europe-funded project focused on industrial heat decarbonisation through innovative high-temperature heat pump technologies. The successful candidate will undertake a PhD project entitled “Expanding the Operating Envelope of Positive Displacement Compressors”, contributing to the development of efficient and reliable heat pump systems capable of upgrading low-grade waste heat for industrial applications.
The successful candidate will conduct high-quality doctoral research on positive displacement compressor technologies for industrial high-temperature heat pumps. Responsibilities include developing and validating compressor models, analysing performance and optimisation strategies, contributing to project deliverables and publications, presenting research at conferences, engaging in dissemination and outreach activities, collaborating with academic and industrial partners across Europe, participating in network-wide training events, and supporting the achievement of project milestones and objectives.
Remuneration: £50,508 inclusive of Marie Curie Fellowship allowances.
The appointment will be for 3 years from 1 April 2027.
For more information, please refer to our Careers site, job reference 100446.
Where to apply
https://jobs.citystgeorges.ac.uk/en/sites/CX_1001/job/100446/
Requirements
Research Field: Engineering » Mechanical engineering; Engineering » Thermal engineering
Education Level: Undergraduate
Applicants should hold a first degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Thermofluids, or a related discipline. Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics, with experience in modelling, simulation or data analysis desirable. Strong analytical, communication and teamwork skills are essential, together with the ability to work independently, engage with international collaborators, and contribute positively to a multidisciplinary research environment.
Languages: English
Years of Research Experience: None
Additional Information
Eligibility criteria
Please note that applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the United Kingdom for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before their date of recruitment.
Selection process
Applicants should include in their online application:
- A letter of motivation
- Curriculum vitae, maximum of three pages
- Copy of transcripts and of their degree, and a copy of a thesis or any other publication (if available). Please upload as one document if possible.
Website for additional job details: https://jobs.citystgeorges.ac.uk/en/sites/CX_1001/job/100446/
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: City St George's, University of London
Country: United Kingdom
City: London
Postal Code: EC1V 0HB
Street: Northhampton Square
Contact
City: London
Website: https://www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/
Street: Northhampton Square
Postal Code: EC1V 0HB
