THE PROJECTThe University of Essex in partnership with Push Energy offers an exciting opportunity to a candidate to lead and project manage the development of the soiling assessment system, which includes the design and specification of the methodology, the hardware, as well as the software required to meet the project brief.Please note this role is subject to funding approval.
Appointment will be made as Research Officer.DUTIES OF THE POSTThe duties of the post will include:* Plan a research approach to assess solar asset soiling - using appropriate technical methodology * Design and develop a testing roadmap to a working prototype to analyse how soiling can be remotely monitored and managed * Present findings to Push Energy stakeholders and liaise with university partners as and where required * Support the development of research publications with the Push Energy team and university stakeholders KEY REQUIREMENTSThe post holder must have:* BSc (Hons) Electrical Engineering * MSc Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering or a related discipline *Knowledge and experience of solar PV and quality assessment* Knowledge and experience of embedded system design* Knowledge and experience of MATLAB, Python or C++ Programming* Knowledge of sensors and signal processingThe role will be based at: Push Energy, 1 & 2 Tollgate Business Park, Tollgate West, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 8ABBENEFITS* The potential to study a part fee-waived qualification via the university. * Full access to university resources to complete the project. At the University of Essex internationalism is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally-oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries and a university where you can find the world in one place.Please see the further detail link below for a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please telephone the Resourcing Team (01206 874588/873521).*Further detail: Research Associate (UAV PV Researcher) jobpack*More information: Working at the University