Marie Curie Doctoral Candidate in Positive Displacement Compressors
Join the Horizon Europe MSCA HeatMinds network to advance industrial heat decarbonisation through innovative compressor technologies.
Best for:Best for recent graduates in mechanical or energy engineering with a strong foundation in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics, seeking a funded PhD opportunity in sustainable energy technologies.
Overview
City, University of London, in collaboration with St George’s, University of London, is recruiting a doctoral candidate for the Horizon Europe MSCA Industrial Doctoral Network HeatMinds. This project focuses on industrial heat decarbonisation via high-temperature heat pump technologies. The successful applicant will conduct research on expanding the operational envelope of positive displacement compressors, developing efficient and reliable systems for upgrading low-grade waste heat. The role involves modelling, simulation, performance analysis, and collaboration with European academic and industrial partners. The candidate will contribute to project deliverables, publications, and network-wide training while supporting project milestones.
What you'll do
- Develop and validate mathematical and computational models for positive displacement compressors.
- Analyse and optimise compressor performance under varying operational conditions.
- Contribute to project deliverables, including technical reports and academic publications.
- Present research findings at international conferences and workshops.
- Engage in dissemination and outreach activities to promote project outcomes.
- Collaborate with academic and industrial partners across Europe on network-wide research.
- Participate in training events and workshops organised by the MSCA HeatMinds network.
- Support the achievement of project milestones and objectives within the network.
Requirements
Degree required: First degree (Bachelor’s) in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Thermofluids, or a related discipline.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; proficiency sufficient for academic research and collaboration
Instruction: English
- Proven knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics principles.
- Experience with modelling, simulation, or data analysis (desirable but not mandatory).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Familiarity with international collaboration and project management.
- Applicant must not have resided or carried out their main activity in the United Kingdom for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before recruitment.
- No prior research experience required.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-25 (Europe/London)
Applicants must submit an online application through the university’s careers portal. The application should include a letter of motivation, a curriculum vitae (maximum three pages), copies of transcripts and degree certificates, and any available thesis or publication. All documents should be uploaded as a single file if possible.
- Letter of motivation
- Curriculum vitae (max 3 pages)
- Copies of transcripts and degree certificates
- Copy of thesis or any other publication (if available)
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