1 Research Fellowship full time in UK | University of Leeds

This new research position is being funded by through the PEDCA (Pan European Data Centre Academy) European Commission FP7 Regions of Knowledge Scheme. You will work within the School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Leeds, and within a multidisciplinary consortium initially comprised of universities, private sector companies and regional authorities in the UK, Netherlands and Germany working on an exciting new project that will develop the strategy and plans for the development of a Pan European Data Centre Academy. Data Centres are extremely important since they support the backbone of the digital economy. They are however, growing rapidly throughout Europe and the world and consume vast quantities of energy. This project has identified the need for strategic cooperation between universities, companies and government to ensure the European data centre industry remains at the international forefront of this rapidly expanding industry. You will use your strong research background to work with project partners and supervisory staff at the University of Leeds to:

• Identify and analyse the technical areas in which research and development is needed and will have the greatest economic and sustainability benefits
• Contribute to a requirements analysis for training, education and skills programmes for the data centre industry
• Disseminate the goals of the programme throughout Europe
• Contribute to the identification of future R&D funding schemes within Europe
• Contribute to the final Joint Action Plan for the formation of the Pan European Data Centre Academy

You will have a PhD in an Engineering or related discipline with experience of analysing the energy efficiency of industrial systems and with a demonstrable knowledge of and interest in the Data Centre industry. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as is a willingness to work flexibly and travel to collaborating Partners throughout the UK and Europe

University Grade 7 (£30,424 – £36,298 p.a)

Job Reference: ENGME0108

Faculty of Engineering S

chool of Mechanical Engineering

Grade: University Grade7 (£30,424 – £36,298 p.a)

Hours of work: Full Time

Responsible to: Head of School

Reports to: Lecturer

Closing Date: 19 December 2013