Research Project Manager # 015474

The mission of HYSTORE is to develop and validate an innovative set of TES concepts, based on the combination of cutting-edge technology components, namely, ALL-IN-ONE PCM solution, LOW-TEMP PCM HEATING&COOLING solution, PCM HEATING solution and TCM HEATING&COOLING solution. The four novel concepts –attain different but thorough applications on H/C, DHW configurations, and further enable the provision of hybrid – meaning energy and power- services. It follows the current European Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET-Plan) that promotes the implementation of thermal storage technologies, to increase the share of renewable energy systems (RES) or variable renewable energy (VRE). It also encourages TES as an enabler to improve the flexible and reliable operation of building both power and thermal systems as decentralized energy resources, exploiting the increasing share of renewables, context maximizing the exploitation and harnessing local RES generation and electrical grid peak load shedding and management. 4 use case applications in different climates both for District Heating/Cooling connected and non DHC-connected buildings with high-impact and replication potential. Regarding cost-effectiveness, the aim of HYSTORE is to achieve technological advancement of thermal energy storage (TES) with up to +150% energy density and -50% CAPEX compared to state-of-the-art.

Applications are invited from suitably experienced candidates for the post of HYSTORE Research Manager in the UCD School of Computer Science. Working with the UCD PI and the consortium partners, Research Manager will provide support in the development of the project. The administrator will have strong project management skills and will be required to manage the HYSTORE HORIZON project in addition to administrative duties. In the first instance project management duties will relate to everyday management of the activities within the UCD staff members and communications with the HYSTORE project coordinator and partners. This position will contribute to an interdisciplinary project funded by European Commission Horizon Europe under the call HORIZON-CL5-2022-D3-01 (Sustainable, secure and competitive energy supply), Type of action:IA, Proposal ID: 101096789

The role of the Research Project Manager offers a suitable candidate the opportunity to work in a European research-industry collaborative project, both internally with UCD researchers and externally with consortium partners, European Commission (as a funding agency) and industry companies, in relation to external engagement and reporting, as required. This is a part time role (25%). The ideal candidate will be highly organised, have a minimum of 5 years administrative expertise in EC funded projects and have a strong track record in meeting exacting deadlines under pressure.

Competition closes:  5th January 2023

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