Project Assistant

Directorate: School of Engineering & Physical Sciences 
Grade: Grade 5 £26,707 - £31,236
Contract Type: Full Time (1.0 FTE), Fixed Term (4 Months) 

Detailed Description 

This role focuses on the design, development, and evaluation of a digital twin model for on-site, renewable-driven green hydrogen generation systems. The successful candidate will contribute to an industry-sponsored applied research project, involving advanced system modelling, data analytics, and process optimisation to support next-generation hydrogen technologies. 

The digital twin framework will incorporate real time electrolyzer performance which integration with renewable energy inputs (e.g., solar PV), real-time data interpretation, and techno-economic evaluation for system deployment and operational decision-making. 

The postholder will work closely with academic and industrial partners as part of the Research Centre for Carbon Solutions (RCCS), Heriot-Watt Univer...