Department of Materials, Parks Road, Oxford This role is best suited to someone who would like to be a point of contact for information, analysis and support as part of the Royce Hydrogen Accelerator (RHA) team, leading on technical assessments to build a detailed picture of the technology challenge areas.
As a member of the RHA analysis team, the role will map out the key materials technology challenges within defined headline areas including liquid hydrogen, coatings.
This role is fixed-term, for a period of 12 months.
Full time; a minimum of 0.6FTE will be considered.
A successful applicant will need to demonstrate the following skills and attributes: a relevant science or engineering background to participate in technical discussions and capture key insights, with an ability to absorb complex information to reach reasoned and robust conclusionsa current or recent position at a business or research technology organisation active in hydrogena proactive approach and ability to deal with complex, multi-faceted problems and the translation of these into clear and practical next stepsstrong communication skills - written and oral - with the ability to adapt one's style to a wide range of audiences, including very senior stakeholder levelexcellent judgement and analytical ability to assimilate a range of perspectives and evidencethe capability to steer through challenges, carefully manage dynamics, build consensus and reach outcomes reflective of input from diverse contributionsability to listen actively with consultative skills and to refer to other perspectives where there is expertisepassion for creating an inclusive environment that fosters diversity by encouraging collaborationawareness of technological and societal challenges around fighting climate changeexpertise in environmental degradation and structural integrity of materials, as well as experience engaging with academiastrong interest in science policy and structural challenges in science funding This is a key opportunity in the Department of Materials at the University of Oxford, to support the Henry Royce Institute (Royce) Hydrogen Accelerator activities as a Hydrogen Technology Analyst.
This is a pivotal role in representing current understanding of the key technical challenges for materials used in hydrogen applications.
You will meet with a range of academics, spin-outs and other enterprises across the UK, and scrutinise proposed solutions.
This role will be integrated with the broader Royce Hydrogen Accelerator team.
You will support the strategic planning and development of Royce Hydrogen Accelerator activity, also working with researchers and investment in Oxford, Royce partners and beyond.
You will work in partnership with all levels of seniority within the Department, the University and UK community to help deliver this flagship project.
All applications must be made online using the Oxford University E-Recruitment system, no later than 12 noon on 27 January 2025.