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Innovation Engagement agent (418344):Job description:Job location: Glasgow Faculty of Engineering FTE: 1 (35 hours per week) PNDC, part of the University of Strathclyde (Times Higher Education Awards University of the Year 2019 and Scottish University of the Year 2020), wishes to appoint an Innovation Engagement agent to support the development of new opportunities across power networks and integrated energy systems innovation within the delivery of; research; demonstration; and testing. The £12.5 million Centre - the first of its kind in Europe - has been founded by the University of Strathclyde and leading energy companies including Scottish Power Energy Networks and Scottish and Southern Energy Power Distribution, with support from Scottish Enterprise and the Scottish Funding Council. The PNDC provides: a purpose-built platform for showcasing state of the art electrical distribution, generation, storage and demand side innovation; a rapid technology pipeline accelerating the proving and deployment of integrated smart grid solutions with commercial partners; a realistic and controllable test bed from primary plant to state-of-the-art control room for the development of emerging smart grid technologies that will support the realisation of a de-carbonised grid. The PNDC is formally linked to the University through the Institute for Energy and Environment within the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering. The PNDC offers a dynamic and varied environment, providing the opportunity to be involved in leading edge work within the energy sector. As part of the University of Strathclyde, the PNDC can offer a wide variety of benefits to the post holder, including a generous holiday entitlement, pension scheme, and discounts to the state-of-the-art Strathclyde Sport gym and leisure facilities. The University also currently holds a Bronze Athena SWAN award, recognising our commitment to advancing women's careers in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM) employment in academia. The work will involve: » Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing PNDC clients, members and partners. » Establishing the technical and business needs and innovation opportunities for potential partner companies. » Matching partner needs with available solutions in the PNDC, and identifying opportunities for growth/change in PNDC. » Developing and engaging with consortia made up of companies, public bodies, and academia with a shared interest in common problem areas. » Defining project work content via detailed statements of work and requirements for bid submissions. » Secure new project opportunities either in the form of commercial work from companies, or public funds from competitive funding calls. » Work closely with PNDC research and technical colleagues to ensure project scope and requirements are understood and deliverables achievable. this function is aimed at proactive, bold, ambitious individuals, who can demonstrate an aptitude for turning technical and business issues into practical action plans which can be supported by commercial clients. There is a requirement to support the development of innovation concepts, which can be turned into deliverable project results. To be considered for this function you will have the expertise, expertise and practice normally connected with a Degree level qualification, most likely in an engineering, science, or business discipline and be expected to demonstrate an enthusiasm for innovation and an interest in the energy and low carbon technologies sector and be able to convey a level of credibility in discussing these subjects. Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Kathleen Goldie, Bids and Funding Proposals Manager, at k.goldie@strath.ac.uk. Click here for full details Skills:
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