Classification: Academic Level B
Salary package: $112,916- $128,026 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full time, Fixed term (up to 24 months)

The Thermal Energy Group within The School of Engineering works across multiple projects in partnership supported by Australian Renewable Energy Agency and the Heavy Industry Low-Carbon Transition Cooperative Research Centre (HILT CRC). This is an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in renewable energy systems and heavy industry decarbonisation.

About the Role

System Modeller

• Requires a mechanical / systems / chemical engineer with a strong numerical modelling background such as energy systems modelling, chemical process modelling, or system dynamics and control, with a strong interest in numerical methods, thermodynamics/heat transfer and applied renewable energy systems design. Experience in computer programming, preferably with a range of languages (especially Python, Modelica and C/C++) will be considered favourably.
• The first project supporting this role is the ARENA-funded project “Low-Cost Integration of On-Site Solar PV for Large-Scale Industrial Heat Supply” project: the project involves development of a novel direct electrical heating technology using on-site PV, integrated with a packed-bed thermal energy storage system, with case studies in integration with two industrial processes related to the iron ore and paper industries of industry partners Fortescue and Visy. Alongside modelling such energy systems, the role involves development of detailed component models, for example, electrical heating component and thermal storage component models, and use of reduced-order modelling methods to integrate such components into system-level annual performance simulations. Further, opportunities exist to contribute to the experimental program for such components, bridging between simulation and experimental results. This aspect of the role requires a research engineer with strong interest in numerical methods but also with a strong desire to work in a collaborative mode on a range of applied problems.
• The second project funding this role is the HILT CRC Energy Infrastructure & Supply project. It tackles the challenges associated with supply of energy (electricity, heat, hydrogen) to heavy industry as part of decarbonising heavy industry. From a system modelling perspective, this involves consideration of future regional supply hubs, energy storage options, utilisation of existing infrastructure (transmission lines, pipelines), requirements for new-build infrastructure (generation, storage, energy transport), and builds upon current models developed within the HILT CRC. Opportunities exist for multi-disciplinary research, in consideration of the many factors - technological, economic, social, etc - that are important in Australia’s energy system. This aspect of the role again requires a research engineer with skills in programming and numerical methods, along with the aptitude to work in a cross-disciplinary environment. GIS skills would be an additional benefit.

For further information please contact Associate Professor John Pye, E: john.pye@anu.edu.au. To find out more about our current research, please view our page Thermal Energy Group

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Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing relevant capabilities and experience for each selection criterion.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including current and previous supervisors). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate may be required to successfully complete a background check during the recruitment process.

Closing at: Nov 19 2024 at 23:55 AEDT