Job Description

Please note, this opportunity is only available to Manchester Met 2023 graduates who will be based in the UK for the duration of this role. You must have graduated from an undergraduate course from Manchester Met in June 2023 to apply. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications from current or previous postgraduate students.

Background

The main purpose of this role is to support the development of the new Smart Infrastructure and Industry Research Lab within the new Dalton Building. Particularly, the intern will work on the elaborate real-time simulation platform of the laboratory, essentially developing documentation to support researchers wishing to utilise the equipment, as well as preparing demonstration simulation models of renewable energy system integration into power systems.

Key Responsibilities

To prepare documentation of the appropriate handling of the real-time simulation platform and demonstration simulation models.

Key Tasks

• Guidance document on using the real-time simulation platform
• Demonstration real-time simulation of RES integration into power systems
• Demonstration control hardware-in-the-loop simulation of RES integration into power systems

Details
Dates: Tuesday 27 August to Friday 1 November 2024

Hours: 35 hours per week full time, except for Bank Holiday Monday

Working pattern: Monday to Friday. Working hours are 08:45am-16:30pm or 09:00am-16:45pm with an unpaid 45-minute lunch break

Benefits to the Graduate

In this role, the graduate would be expected to improve/develop the following skills:

• Awareness of current challenges in the power systems sector
• Modelling of renewable energy resources for power system integration
• Laboratory simulation techniques for power systems

Person Specification

This role is only open to those who graduated from a Manchester Met undergraduate course in June 2023 and are not currently studying on a postgraduate course.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

Essential:

• A good first degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Willingness to work in laboratory environment

Desirable:

• Motivated towards renewable energy integration into power systems

How to Apply

Please apply via the Apply button, completing the application form on the next page and attaching your CV.

You will need to upload your CV as a .docx or .pdf document to your 'My CVs' area before you apply to be able to include this in your application. .docx is the preferred format for viewing compatibility.

The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on 14 August 2024.

Please note that all communications will be via an applicant's student e-mail address.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to onto campus on Monday 19 August 2024 for a compulsory assessment centre. There will be no capacity to offer an alternative date.

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