Smart, clean Energy and Electric Vehicles 4 the City (CEEV4-City) (Advert Ref FAC16-R/MPE/PUTRUS)

The project “Smart, clean Energy and Electric Vehicles 4 the City (SEEV4-City)” is funded by by a grant from EU Interreg North Sea Region. The main aim of the project is to carry out research on electrical vehicles and their interaction with the power grid and the environment. This will lead to the development and demonstration of business models for electrical vehicles in order to promote electric transportation, increase use of renewable energy in city mobility and provide a new green energy infrastructure “vehicle-4-energy-services”.

This PhD student will conduct state-of-the-art research in smart control of electric vehicles and their use to provide “vehicle 4 energy services”. The research will include data analysis, development of modelling tools, experimental investigations on battery degradation and involvement in field trials on V2x in order to develop business models for electric vehicles and transport for energy services.

The candidate will make a significant contribution to the project, will play an active role within Northumbria team and will be required to liaise with the project partners in the UK and Europe.

Further information about the SEEV4 project can be found at: http://www.northsearegion.eu/seev4-city/about/

Eligibility and How to Apply:
Please note eligibility requirement:
• Academic excellence of the proposed student i.e. normally an Honours Degree: 1st or 2:1 (or equivalent) or possession of a Masters degree, with merit (or equivalent study at postgraduate level). Applicants may also be accepted on the basis of relevant and substantial practitioner/professional experience.
• Appropriate IELTS score, if required.

For further details of how to apply, entry requirements and the application form, see
https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/research/postgraduate-research-degrees/how-to-apply/

Please ensure you quote the advert reference above on your application form.
Deadline for applications: 7 October 2016